MOHAMED ZAMZAM
Salt Lake City ,US
Summary
Graduate Research Assistant with experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Environmental Fluid Dynamics (EFD). My skills lie in modeling and analyzing fluid flows, and I have a strong interest in contributing to research projects focused on engineering flow systems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Developed advanced workflows for analyzing high-frequency environmental flow data, enhancing turbulent structure characterization in lower atmosphere.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, USA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Utilized ANSYS Fluent to simulate flow dynamics in coal-fired boilers, enhancing understanding of recirculation and temperature distributions.
- Predicted ash deposition rates on boiler walls through CFD-based particle tracking, aligning closely with experimental data.
- Established mechanistic insights into ash deposition behavior near walls, refining predictions for boiler fouling.
- Applied skills to environmental CFD tasks, including pollutant transport and particulate dispersion analysis.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, USA
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Worked as a Teaching Assistant for three courses in the Chemical Engineering department; CHE 315 (Engineering Statistics and Design of Experiments), CHE 301 (Introduction to Transport Phenomena) and CHE 103 (Computing Tools for Chemical Engineers).
UND Training Program
Microbeam Technologies, Inc. (MTI)
Grand Forks, USA
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Trained by MTI team on coal sampling, boiler observations and deposition probe sampling at the Coyote Station, ND.
- Explored coal characteristics to ash behavior indices using the Coal Quality Management System (CQMS) software.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Qatar University
Doha, Qatar
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Executed controlled laboratory experiments to assess performance of various adsorbent materials for organic contaminant removal from water.
- Analyzed dosage, contaminant concentration, and contact time to identify optimal treatment conditions.
- Presented comprehensive research findings at a prominent academic forum.
- Authored peer-reviewed conference paper detailing experimental design and statistical analysis.
Research Intern
Merseburg University of Applied Science
Merseburg, Germany
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Completed a research internship conducting mechanical characterization experiments on a range of polymeric materials to evaluate their strength and structural behavior.
- Delivered a technical presentation to the Mechanical Engineering Department summarizing experimental methods, findings, and analysis.
- Collaborated with a research team on a comprehensive literature review examining the mechanical performance and failure behavior of various engineering polymers.
Education
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, USA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Qatar University
Doha, Qatar05-2020
Skills
- Programming languages: Python, MATLAB, C, C
- CFD tools: ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS SpaceClaim, OpenFOAM
- Process simulation software: Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus
- Data science techniques: Numerical methods, time-series analysis, machine learning (basic)
- Engineering expertise: Environmental fluid mechanics, particle transport, surface-atmosphere exchange
- Technical tools: Linux, Git, HPC environments, LaTeX, Jupyter
Publications
Zamzam, M., Holmes, H., & Oldroyd, H. J. (2025). Improving Turbulent Flux Estimates and Similarity Theory Performance for Stable Atmospheric Boundary Layers. AGU Fall Meeting 2025.
Zamzam, M., & Krishnamoorthy, G. Factors Influencing Outer Ash Deposition Rates During Combustion of a High Alkali Earth Metal (PRB) Coal. In progress.
Zamzam, M., Alsaba, W. H. et al. Using Synthetic Resins for Removal of Emulsified Oil from Produced Water. QSpace, Qatar University. (2020).
Awards And Scholarships
- E.B. Christiansen Endowed Fellowship, University of Utah, 08/15/24
- Chemical Engineering Department Fellowship, University of North Dakota, 08/15/21
- Dean's List honoree, Qatar University, 09/01/16 - 05/01/20
- Ranked 2nd in Chemical Engineering cohort, Qatar University, 05/01/20
- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarship Recipient, 08/15/19
Affiliations
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Student Member
- Rocketry Club (UND), Student Member
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Utah
08.2024 - Current
UND Training Program
Microbeam Technologies, Inc. (MTI)
09.2022 - 09.2022
Graduate Research Assistant
University of North Dakota
08.2022 - 05.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of North Dakota
08.2021 - 12.2023
Research Intern
Merseburg University of Applied Science
06.2019 - 08.2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Qatar University
05.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Qatar University