Paul Lehner
Madison
Summary
Innovative researcher with Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and COMSOL Multiphysics, specializing in 3D modeling for rapid prototyping of PEM water electrolyzers. Enhanced collaboration within diverse teams, driving advancements in T6 fusion reactor technology.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Project: researcher
UW Madison
Madison
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Conducted literature reviews to gather research materials on two-phase flow phenomena in PEM water electrolyzers.
- Analyzed influence of two-phase flow phenomena on cell performance to deepen understanding of system dynamics.
- Identified dominating parameters and developed action plan to guide future experiments.
PEM electrolyzer Research
UW-Madison
Madison
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy tests on PEM electrolyzers to identify and diagnose cell design issues.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Senior Capstone Project
UW-Madison
Madison
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted research to optimize electrolyzer components and neutron radiography techniques.
- Designed modular electrolyzer enhancing neutron radiography applications.
- Utilized COMSOL Multiphysics to simulate and analyze fluid dynamics in electrolyzer.
- Performed finite element analysis in SolidWorks to validate design integrity.
- Developed code to calculate neutron attenuation for various materials.
Researcher
Graduate School of Frontier Science, University of Tokyo
Tokyo
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted research on T6 fusion reactor within Advanced Energy Department.
- Analyzed parameters affecting magnetic field reconnection through simulation to inform experimental design and improve reactor performance.
- Utilized probe technology to analyze and visualize magnetic field lines within reactor, enhancing understanding of reactor dynamics.
- Collaborated with diverse team to advance magnetic field probe research, contributing to overall project goals.
- Developed and implemented code for 3D representation of magnetic field lines.
- Provided weekly research updates to laboratory team.
Education
M.S. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI06-2027
Minor - Energy Analysis And Policy
University of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI05-2027
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI12-2024
Skills
- Comsol Multiphysics
- Python and MATLAB
- Data analysis
- 3D modeling
- Microsoft Excel
- Machining
- Microsoft 365
- Flexible thinking
- Communication and collaboration
Academic Engineering Experience
- Research Project, Researcher, Research material properties for Heat Shields for Reentry Vehicles., Collaboration and team management.
- Senior Capstone Project, Designer, Researched the electrolyzer components and neutron radiography., Wrote code to calculate neutron attenuation of different materials., Designed a modular electrolyzer and ran FEA analysis in SolidWorks., Ran COMSOL multiphysics software to simulate fluid dynamics in the electrolyzer.
- PEM electrolyzer Research, Researcher, Run Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy tests on PEM electrolyzers to diagnose issues with cell designs.
Course Work
- Thermodynamics
- Heat transfer
- Fluid dynamics
- Two-phase flow heat transfer
- Mechanics of Materials
- Material Science
Timeline
Research Project: researcher
UW Madison
01.2026 - 05.2026
PEM electrolyzer Research
UW-Madison
05.2024 - 12.2024
Senior Capstone Project
UW-Madison
09.2023 - 05.2024
Researcher
Graduate School of Frontier Science, University of Tokyo
05.2023 - 08.2023
M.S. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Minor - Energy Analysis And Policy
University of Wisconsin Madison
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison