Alireza Vali

About Alireza Vali

PhD in Mechanical Engineering specialized in Heat Transfer, Fluid dynamics, CFD/FEA, testing, mechanical and thermal analysis• Extensive experience in all aspect of R&D and design including design concept, engineering calculation, analytical modeling, prototyping, design optimization, data collection and processing, simulations and modeling, and technical documentation• Proficient in CAD modeling and creating engineering drawings using SolidWorks• Extensive experience in applying computational modeling using CFD and FEA tools (ANSYS, Fluent, Icepak, COMSOL)• Proficient in statistical data processing, DOE, verification and validation, reliability analysis, evidence-based decision making, design optimization, reduced order modeling, and analysis-based product design• Strong knowledge of programming with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, VBA, SQL, and LabVIEW• Experienced in system level simulation using Simulink and Ansys Twin Builder (Simplorer)• Expert in developing and utilizing first-principle or computational models for flow, thermal, and structural analysis• Knowledge of cooling strategies and thermal management solutions • Experience in design, analysis, and testing of thermal, flow and mechanical components/systems (heat sink, heat pipe, heat exchanger, fan, pump, cool plates, refrigeration, heat pump, HVAC, and fluidic systems)• Hands-on experience in developing and programming automated data acquisition systems using LabVIEW• Experience in using, calibrating, and troubleshooting lab equipment and sensors• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working within multidisciplinary teams which require effective and sustained coordination and collaboration with others• Authored and co-authored 20+ peer-reviewed articles in the fields of Thermal Engineering and Biomedical Engineering

Experience

1. Staff Engineer

   高通

   Sep 2021 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

Education

• University of Saskatchewan

  Master of Science - MS

• University of Tehran

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• University of Alberta

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD