Mohammad H. Kurdi
Canton,USA
Summary
Versatile mechanical engineer with broad background in optimization, CAE modeling of structural systems and correlation to experiment. Passionate about decreasing cost of product development by utilizing CAE methods to replace expensive physical testing. Recently leading development of tools and methods to transform embedded software development using standard model based design tools, that are architected with automotive industry standards (AUTOSAR). Currently focusing on simplifying process of developing applications of control algorithms by applying standard architectures and out-of-box auto code tools enabled by MBD to build reliable software for vehicle control applications.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AUTOSAR MBD Engineer
Ford Motor Co
Dearborn, MI
06.2019 - Current
- Develop standards tools and method to simplify and reduce cost of developing embedded software
- Lead development of math and interpolation libraries for embedded software per AUTOSAR standard
- Lead diverse team of model-based design engineers in creating standard design tools for auto generated code
Advanced Lead Engineer
GE Oil & Gas
Wellsville, NY
11.2014 - Current
- Expand product line of Lufkin-RMT business to include bearings for electric submersible pumps and water pumps
- New materials and processes identified to handle extreme temperature and pressure
- Devise analytical and ANSYS Workbench computational tools to predict performance metrics for improvement of design and selection of fluid film bearings
- Support team effort to improve process quality through introduction of technical standards
CAE Analytical Engineer
Ford Motor Co
Dearborn, MI
12.2016 - 06.2019
- Develop CAE method for predicting dynamics of fuel tank with high correlation to experiment
- Develop CAE method for predicting nonlinear failure force for mirror cap clips
Assistant Professor
Pennsylvania State University
Altoona, PA
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Apply analytical sensitivity tools for the design of aeroelastic systems under thermal loads
- Led design team in increasing noise suppression of Helmholtz resonator (acoustic damper) by 70%, while reducing its size by 50%, applicable to automotive exhaust systems
Research Scientist
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
01.2010 - 08.2010
- Supervised graduate student in design of high-altitude aerospace vehicle with inflatable wings
- Developed gust load benchmark case in Nastran’s Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) tool to validate shape sensitivity of an aeroelastic system
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Universal Technology Corporation (UTC)
Dayton, OH
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Coded finite element programs to analyze nonlinear structural deformations subjected to aeroelastic (inertial, elastic, and aerodynamic forces) loads in flapping wing micro-air vehicles
- Developed cloud computing tools allowing for efficient design, analysis and collaboration among Air Force and university aerospace engineers from multiple discipline-specific programs
Research Associate
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Created low-order mathematical models to enable the propulsive design of aerodynamic systems
- Expedited the kinematic and structural design of hovering wings by developing an optimization formulation of nonlinear dynamic systems utilizing analytical sensitivity methods
- Developed high-order finite element method allowing two-fold decrease in computation cost by exploiting periodicity and spectral accuracy
Education
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLM.S. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLSkills
- STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION
- ROBUST DESIGN
- MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
- AEROSPACE
- MILITARY
- MANUFACTURING
- OIL & GAS
- R & D
- LABORATORY
- STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS
- Finite element modeling
- Nonlinear dynamic response
- High-order spectral methods
- Design criteria formulation
- Manufacturing variations sensitivity
- Productivity improvement
- Computational cost reduction
- Software tool development
- Machining tool stability
- Dynamics analysis
- Machining processes
- Tool cutting processes
- Metal testing
- Measurement in manufacturing
- Design optimization
- Experiment for efficiency
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- Engineering Mechanics
- Quality Control Inspection and Design
- Statistics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Manufacturing Materials and Processes
- Aeroelastic Analysis
- ZAERO
- Flutter Analysis
- ANSYS Workbench
- Fluent
- I-Sight
- Nastran
- Patran
- Matlab
- Optimization Toolbox in Matlab
- Maple
- SolidWorks
- Pro E
- TecPlot
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Word
- LaTex
- C
- Java
- Fortran
- ASME Pressure Vessel Code
- ASME B313
- API
- NFPA
Affiliations
- Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
- American Society for Engineering Education
Certification
- National Agency Check (NAC) – Security Clearance Eligible
- U.S. Citizen
Accomplishments
Selected by National Research Council for Postdoctoral Fellow ∙ Structural Design for Aerodynamic Stability
License
Professional Engineer (P.E.), Mechanical Systems and Materials, Ohio, #73650, 12/31/13
Technology Portfolio
Overcap, ZAERO, Flutter Analysis, ANSYS Workbench, Fluent, I-Sight, Nastran, Patran, Matlab, Optimization Toolbox in Matlab, Maple, SolidWorks, Pro E (Pro Engineer), TecPlot, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, LaTex, C, Java, Fortran, ASME Pressure Vessel Code, ASME B31.3, API, NFPA
Personal Information
Title: Ph.D., P.E.
Publications
10, 14, Complete detailed listing furnished as an addendum upon request.
Skills
Expert in constructing finite element models of structures for modeling and design (applicable to wind turbines, automotive, aerospace, and mechanical systems) by accounting for nonlinear dynamic response., Authority in formulating design criteria addressing sensitivities of manufacturing variations to performance, improving productivity, and accuracy while reducing computational cost., Subject matter expert (SME) in analyzing the dynamics specific to machining and tool cutting processes, metal, testing, and measurement in manufacturing with application to high speed milling., Taught college courses in: Advanced Manufacturing Processes – Engineering Mechanics – Quality Control Inspection and Design – Statistics – Mechanics of Materials – Manufacturing Materials and Processes.
Presentations
Columbus, OH, Gaithersburg, MD, Stockholm, Sweden, 2009 - Present, Aeroelasticity, Structural Dynamics, High-Speed Machining, Robust Design of Dynamic Systems
Timeline
AUTOSAR MBD Engineer
Ford Motor Co
06.2019 - Current
CAE Analytical Engineer
Ford Motor Co
12.2016 - 06.2019
Advanced Lead Engineer
GE Oil & Gas
11.2014 - Current
Assistant Professor
Pennsylvania State University
01.2010 - 01.2014
Research Scientist
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
01.2010 - 08.2010
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Universal Technology Corporation (UTC)
01.2009 - 01.2010
Research Associate
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
01.2006 - 01.2009
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Florida
M.S. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Florida