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.
