Cheolhee Shin

Mechanical Engineering Professional with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of experience in thermal-fluid analysis, heat transfer, CFD modelling, and experimental validation. Skilled in evaluating flow, temperature response, and cooling performance using ANSYS Fluent, engineering calculations, and test data. Known for practical problem solving, clear documentation, and hands-on system validation.

Graduate Researcher - University of Waterloo - Waterloo, ON

(2019-01 - 2026-01)

• Performed CFD-based thermal-fluid analysis and experimental validation of custom thermal and combustion test systems to evaluate flow behavior, temperature response, heat transfer, cooling performance, and system behavior under controlled operating conditions.
• Designed and commissioned a burner cooling subsystem by calculating thermal load and target flow requirements, selecting pump/components, and verifying cooling performance during operation.
• Developed SolidWorks/CATIA design packages for custom test hardware and mechanical subsystems, including 3D assemblies, detailed drawings, BOMs, and revision-controlled updates for prototype builds.
• Compared ANSYS Fluent predictions with experimental temperature and diagnostic data to assess model accuracy, refine assumptions and boundary conditions, and support design/test decisions.
• Troubleshot fit-up, flow delivery, instrumentation, and measurement issues during setup and commissioning; captured findings in reports, review materials, and drawing updates.
• Automated post-processing workflows in MATLAB and Excel VBA for 300+ simulation cases and 40,000+ high-speed image frames, improving consistency, traceability, and review efficiency.

Research Intern - Mitacs Accelerate (Partners: CUTRIC, NRC)

(2020-01 - 2022-01)

• Supported an industry–government–academic research program by planning and executing controlled thermal-fluid and fuel-combustion tests, translating project goals into test conditions, measurement requirements, and reporting formats.
• Analyzed test results from thermal diagnostics, engineering calculations, and CFD/model comparisons to identify operating trends, performance limitations, and practical implications for system evaluation.
• Prepared technical reports, review materials, and stakeholder updates that summarized test methods, assumptions, results, risks, and recommended next steps for multidisciplinary partners.

Research Assistant - Chonbuk National University - South Korea

(2016-01 - 2018-01)

• Designed CATIA test hardware and burner/nozzle components for thermal-fluid experiments, converting simulation-informed layouts into manufacturable drawings for fabrication and bench testing.
• Used ANSYS Fluent to evaluate flow behavior and temperature characteristics in test configurations, supporting design iteration and experimental planning.
• Set up and validated NI-DAQ/LabVIEW data acquisition workflows using channel checks and verification routines, improving consistency during experimental setup and troubleshooting.

Teaching Assistant, Combustion I - University of Waterloo - Waterloo, ON

(2020-01 - 2024-01)

• Supported a senior-level combustion course by explaining combustion, thermodynamics, flame behavior, and emissions concepts through tutorials, office hours, and technical feedback.
• Evaluated assignments and project reports against rubrics, providing clear feedback on calculations, physical interpretation, and technical communication.

Hybrid Team Lead - KSAE Formula Team, Chonbuk National University

(2009-01 - 2015-01)

• Designed the space-frame chassis and key structural components in CATIA V5, creating 3D assemblies and fabrication drawings with dimensional tolerances and basic GD&T while considering manufacturability.
• Machined and fabricated chassis/mounting components using milling and lathe equipment; resolved fit-up and integration issues during assembly and shakedown testing with FEA-informed design checks.

Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering - University of Waterloo (2019-01 - 2026-01)

Master of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering - Chonbuk National University (2016-01 - 2018-01)

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering - Chonbuk National University (2012-01 - 2016-01)