NASA-Boeing

Related Research Areas
Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, Diagnostics, Human Factors, Mitigation, Prognostics, Verification and Validation
Project Description
• Designed custom tooling for new product development of Boeing-NASA ISS (International Space Station) solar panel structure. • Developed new global optimization techniques for designing new airplanes. • Conceptualized advanced methodology for project development of solar panel structures. • Authored ten publications with topics covering de...Moresign and global, structural optimization. • Presented paper on “New Shape Optimization Method” at Boeing Structural Dynamics Conference in 2009. • Recipient of National Science Foundation Design Award in 2006. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE BOEING, Renton, Washington 2008-Present Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion Optimization (2010-Present) • Minimize 737 Max airplane weight and increase the efficiency in Propulsion Optimization Group through development new design of structure and optimal shape. • Devise design and analysis methods with innovative shape and optimization of trust reverser. • Develop technology to build rapid geometry and Finite Element Method for structural optimization. • Validate and test optimization results with other engine companies through joint efforts with customers. Mechanical Engineer, Stress Analyst, Service Engineering Group, Everett, Washington (2010) • Consulted with airline company representatives as Engineering Team member concerning aircraft servicing. • Partnered with airline companies to define research issues/potential problems and increase flight time. • Created simulations/models/testing protocols, damage tolerance; conducted fatigue analysis. Mechanical Engineer, Houston, Texas (2008-2010) • Performed complex analysis for Boeing-NASA projects; created simulations, models, and test protocols to root cause design issues. • Collaborated with team on NASTRAN modeling performance and results accuracy for appropriate response during space missions. • Conducted low-cycle and high-cycle fatigue analysis of Solar Array Rotary Joint. • Analyzed solar panel buckling and load ratio using NASTRAN and MATLAB; correlated to empirical data....Less
Project Administrator(s):
Omid Nakhjavani

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