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PhD candidate in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology, specializing in thermal management, two-phase heat transfer, and high-heat-flux electronics cooling. Co-inventor on US Patent 12,349,313 B2 with peer-reviewed publications through ASME. I help clients solve complex thermal and fluid problems with rigorous engineering analysis — the same standards I apply to my own published research and patent work. My core areas: • Thermal & CFD Analysis — ANSYS Fluent, conjugate heat transfer, conduction/convection/radiation modeling, electronics cooling, heat sink design, two-phase flow and boiling • Numerical Modeling & Simulation — Python and MATLAB thermal models, Simulink/Simscape system simulation, transient bioheat transfer, parameter sweeps, optimization • Experimental Design & Data Analysis — DAQ systems (LabVIEW), uncertainty analysis, regression modeling in R, test rig design, instrumentation • Technical Writing — Journal manuscripts, conference papers, patent documentation, technical reports written to publication standards Prior industry experience as a Mechanical Engineering Co-op at Simutech Group supporting clients including GE and Andritz on data acquisition systems. My academic research focuses on subcooled pool boiling at subatmospheric pressures for data center cooling applications, achieving CHF values up to 195 W/cm² on copper substrates. I take on projects where precision matters. If you need someone who treats your problem the way a peer reviewer would treat a journal submission, let's talk.

Mechanical Engineer specializing in Thermal Fluids and expert in CFD with more than 15 years of professional experience. Specialist in CFD software development, CFD solution architecture, and applications with High-Performance Computing (HPC). My experience varies from computer science to numerical analysis, numerical methods, and applied math. I am experienced in computational solutions based on Design of Experiments (DoE) and surrogate modeling to accelerate engineering designs using Machine Learning (ML/AI). As a professional CFD Engineer, I have worked on multiphase flows (multicomponent gas with multiphase interaction), HVAC, thermal analysis, heat transfer, heat exchangers, fluid flows, turbulence modeling (LES, DNS, RANS), corrosion modeling, supersonic/hypersonics flows, aerodynamics, combustion, optimization applications, uncertainty quantification, sensitivity study, and quality assurance through V&V. I am an active member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). I actively collaborate with academia in scientific publications and as a technical reviewer. I am familiar with International Standards such as ASHRAE, ASME, ANSI, API, and ASCE. I am proficient with Python for projects requiring AI/ML, e.g., sensitivities studies or for optimization purposes; and compiled languages such as Fortran, C, and C++ for CFD development projects, as well as Java, bash scripting, and Linux environment for HPC applications and cloud computing. I am an expert in different CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent, StarCCM+, OpenFOAM, ANSYS CFD, Cadence Suite (including Pointiwse), SimScale, and many more. I am an expert on Solidworks, Salome, OnShape, and Inventor for CAE modeling.

I have 25 years of experience in applying physics-based methods (such as CFD, FEA, heat transfer, turbulence, mass transfer, bio-reactions, and chemistry), hand calculations, testing techniques, and statistical analysis across diverse industries, including aerospace, medical, semiconductor, apparel, footwear, gloves, automotive, and chemical processing. My expertise spans from concept development to prototype creation and commercial launch, with a focus on scaling processes and equipment from prototype to commercial scale. Many of these product developments are supported and validated by tests conducted in a cost-effective, technically balanced manner. I address significant uncertainties by making well-considered assumptions and approximations, often solving simplified 0D, 1D, 2D, or simplified 3D models with enough physics to guide product development, rather than solving the most complex real 3D geometries. I have worked with tools such as ANSYS Fluent, CFX, STAR-CCM+, CFD-ACE+, TAITherm, OpenFOAM, and ANSYS Mechanical for various applications. Key Contributions: • Collaborated with test and design engineers in developing next-generation engines for launch vehicles and spacecraft, including systems such as thrust chamber cooling, fuel/oxidizer pressurization, fuel tank filling and emptying, manifolds, injectors, diffusers, flow straighteners, and cavity purge analysis, using STAR-CCM+ and ANSYS Fluent. • Supported test campaigns, integrating CFD analysis with hotfire test data and ensuring the digital twin remained up to date. • Led component, subsystem, and product-level simulations to support design, development, verification, and validation efforts, ensuring performance in intended environments and conditions. • Developed thermal analysis models using ANSYS, STAR-CCM+, ACE+, and MSC Patran at various levels, including components, multichip modules, circuit card assemblies, subsystems, and systems, resulting in low thermal-risk hardware. • Created test plans and procedures that led to successful execution and results. • Identified and tested advanced thermal interface materials (TIMs). • Performed thermal analysis model correlations to refine predictions based on test data, enhancing understanding and accuracy. • Worked closely with customers and engineering teams to define the necessary testing to validate thermal analyses and ensure compliance with requirements. • Applied hand calculations and ANSYS Fluent thermal analysis to guide the design of evaporators and cooling plates. • Optimized advanced IC designs to ensure optimal thermal performance. • Utilized aerogel-based insulation composites to mitigate hotspots and meet touch safety requirements. • Conducted thermal analysis for fire testing of building construction and materials.

I bridge the gap between rigorous engineering physics and fast-paced product development. As a PhD Mechanical Engineer and startup founder, I offer a rare combination of deep theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on building experience. I don't just design parts in CAD. I engineer complete systems by handling the mechanical design, optical integration, thermal analysis, and the Python code that makes it all run. Whether you need to design a rugged sensor enclosure, automate a testing setup, or model a complex physical system, I bring the "Founder’s Mindset" to your project. I prioritize robust, manufacturable solutions that fit your timeline and budget. My Multi-Disciplinary Expertise: 1. Mechanical Engineering & DFM I take concepts from napkin sketches to mass production. My designs are built for the real world, not just the computer screen. Tools: Expert in SolidWorks and Fusion 360. Capabilities: Design for Manufacturing (CNC, Injection Molding, 3D Printing), GD&T, and complex assembly management. Experience: Engineered high-pressure sensor housings (10,000 psi / 250°C) and solar concentrator modules that survive outdoor elements for 20+ years. 2. Optomechanics & Precision Instrumentation: If your product involves light, lasers, or sensors, I am the specialist you need. I understand how mechanical stress affects optical performance. Experience: Designed and built a sub-micron alignment workstation for fiber-to-chip attachment using high-power CO2 lasers. R&D: Developed novel photonic sensors (published in Seismological Research Letters and Applied Optics), proving my ability to develop and handle extremely sensitive instrumentation. 3. Engineering Computation (Python & FEA) I use code and simulations to validate hardware. I rely on calculation rather than guesswork. Simulation: Advanced Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS/COMSOL) for thermal, structural, ray/wave optics and multiphysics problems. Python: Proficient in NumPy, SciPy, and Pandas for data analysis and physics-based modeling. Automation: I build custom GUIs (Tkinter) to interface with hardware and automate data acquisition. Why Clients Trust Me: I have built my own company: As a founder in the renewable energy sector, I treat your capital with the same respect I treat my own. I focus on viable, scalable engineering. I solve the "Hard" problems: I specialize in projects where standard engineering isn't enough, such as those involving extreme temperatures, high pressures, and sub-micron tolerances. If you need a partner who can see the whole picture, from the mechanical system to the physics inside, click "Invite to Job" and let’s discuss your project.

After nearly two decades working at the University of Virginia as a research scientist (with projects involving DARPA, ONR and Boeing) and as an award winning engineering teacher, Don Jordan left the public sector in 2015 to found Dojo Research & Consulting to help companies tackle their engineering challenges and to pursue a number of internal engineering research projects. Primary engineering services include flow and thermal analysis and simulation (CFD) using COMSOL Multiphysics.

Hello, Let me introduce myself. I am a physics engineer, materials science, and I have more than 15 years of experience as a design engineer. I have extensive experience in detailed design and modeling of tools and equipment, tolerance, and dimensional analysis. Very proficient in CAD, specifically in SolidWorks (owner of a Premium and Simulation Pro), Fusion 360 experience as well. Selection of materials, production processes, and suppliers. Calculation of cost and production time. I have experience designing finished products and tools/molds for the mold injection process, systems for high vacuum/ high pressure, inert, and dangerous gases, reverse engineering, CFD, and FEA analysis. Customer-oriented - I try to be neutral and objective, I fully listen to the person's comments and reflect on my work at the same time, with this fresh new perspective coming from this person's viewpoint. I respect they took the time to give me feedback and value their opinion. My job as a designer is to identify and find valuable solutions that will better serve customers. Sincerely, Vitaly