“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.”

– Nikola Tesla

About me

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Greetings! I'm Arash Naseri, a R&D Engineer with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta. My expertise spans chemical and thermofluidic systems, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and Mechatronic System Design. Proficient in Python for data analysis, I'm committed to reducing emissions and advancing sustainable energy, particularly in methane-to-hydrogen conversion. My role as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Alberta and lead experimentalist at Innova focused on catalytic reactor design for enhanced hydrogen production.

My academic excellence has been recognized through prestigious scholarships, including the Alberta Innovates Graduate Scholarship (AIGS), which acknowledged my pioneering work in Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies, as well as the Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES), recognizing my exceptional academic performance and contributions to graduate studies in Alberta.Furthermore, I am honored to be a distinguished finalist for the 2023 Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) Gold Medal Award. This recognition highlights my outstanding achievements in the field of Mechanical Engineering, both academically and professionally.

Beyond my technical skills, I'm a mentor and collaborator dedicated to fostering future talent and achieving sustainable solutions.

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Experience

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Research and Development

  • Ongoing Project: Methane Decarbonization (link):
    • Hydrogen Production (link)
    • Carbon Synthesis (link)
  • Developing a Novel Black-Carbon Mixing-State Measurement System (Web application, Doctoral thesis)
  • Measurement of the Centrifugal Particle Mass Analyzer Transfer Function/Performance (Web application, Publication)
  • Effect of Maxillary Sinus Surgery on Post-Surgery Nasal Cavity Functionality (Publication)
  • Probability of Inhalability in Humans Exposed to Indoor and Outdoor Conditions (Link)
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Applied Machine Learning Engineer

    Omdena-Breaking Down Language Barriers: Using AI and NLP to Automate Dubbing Process for Improved Accessibility and Inclusivity (Link)
    • Collaborated on automating dubbing through AI and NLP, covering video loading, translation, speech recognition, and more.
    • Designed user interface module for streamlined interaction and control.
    • Provided insights on language selection, voice synchronization, and model performance.
    • Integrated modules for seamless application functionality.

    Omdena-Nairobi Chapter: Urban Growth project (Link)
    • Contributed to ML-based urban planning solution for African cities.
    • Employed Python, Pandas, NumPy for data preprocessing.
    • Enhanced ML model with feature engineering and tuning.
    • Visualized findings on Power BI for stakeholder presentation.
    • Achieved project goals within the timeline, offering valuable insights.

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Petrochemical and Oil and Gas industries

    Rotating Equipmment Package Engineer - Design Engineer
    • Led a multidisciplinary team of 10 engineers in EPC projects, coordinating efforts among diverse engineering disciplines as a Rotating Equipment Package Engineer.
    • Vendor Management: Reviewed technical offers, addressed Technical Queries (TQ), and conducted Technical Bid Analysis (TBA) for equipment procurement.
    • Engineered the design and procurement of heavy-duty reciprocating compresors and Boiler Feed Water Pumps for the gas and petrochemical industries,ensuring compliance with API standards and project specifications.
    • Reviewed and prepared accurate mechanical data sheets, ensuring compliance.

    Piping Stress Engineer-Intern
    • Contributed to design by creating precise piping layouts and isometric drawings using AutoCAD.
    • Conducted stress analysis with SolidWorks and Abaqus finite element solver, ensuring structural integrity and adhering to industry standards.
    • Automated advanced pipeline stress analysis using Python, reducing analysis time by 40% while maintaining the same level of accuracy.

Skills

Modeling Skills

  • Thermal Fluid Dynamics modeling using CFD (Link)
  • Mechanical and Thermal Stress modeling using FEM (Link)
  • Reacting Flows Modeling (Link)
  • Electrochemical Fuel Cell Modeling (Link)

Experimental Skills

  • Chemical and Thermofluidic Experimental Systems
  • Material Characterization and Analysis (Link)
  • Aerosol and Particle Measurement Techniques (Link)
  • Experimental Design and Process Engineering
  • Mechatronic System Design and Integration
  • Advanced Data Analysis and Scripting Techniques

Programming Skills

  • Python (Skilled)
  • MATLAB (Skilled)
  • SQL (Proficient)
  • JavaScript, HTML, CSS (Skilled)
  • R (Experienced)
  • C++ (Experienced)

Publications

Certificates

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  • Hydrogen Fuel Cells - From Chemistry to Engineering (Link)
  • Data Analyst Associate (Link)
  • Data Scientist Associate (Link)
  • Natural Language Processing with Python (Link)
  • The Complete SQL Bootcamp: Go from Zero to Hero (Link)
  • Python Data Structures and Algorithms(Link)
  • Python Fundamentals (Link)
  • Data Analyst with Python (Link)
  • Machine Learning Fundamentals with Python (Link)
  • Image Processing with Python (In progress)
  • TensorFlow Developer Certificate in 2023: Zero to Mastery (In Progress)