EDUCATION
Ph.D. Chemical and Biochemical Engineering [01/2006 – 04/2010]
Western University, London, Ontario, CA
• Developed successful drying models based on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methods and multiphase flow theory (Kinetic theory for granular flow) to study the drying mechanism of wet particles in large scale pneumatic dryers and cyclone dryers
• Implemented user defined subroutines using C++ and macro functions in CFD commercial package ANSYS/FLUENT to study the hydrodynamic and thermal response of multiphase flow systems with heat and mass transfer mechanisms
Master of Science in Mechanical and Material Engineering [01/1999 – 12/2000]
The University of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA
• Conducted an experimental study to evaluate the structural response of heavy duty engine components due to thermal loading under natural and forced cooling conditions
• Conducted a numerical study to assess the feasibility of Finite Element Methods (FEMs) in predicting changes in structural sizes and shapes due to thermal stresses
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Material Engineering [01/1996 – 12/1998]
Minor in Mathematics, The University of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA
PATENTS
Cooling Mechanism for an Electronic Device
US Patent # US006752201B2, Filing Date: 2002-11-27, Publication Date: 2004-06-22
Inventors: Cipolla, Thomas M., Jamal-Eddine, Tarek J., Mok, Lawrence S.
Method and Arrangement for Enhancing the Cooling Capacity of Portable Computers
US Patent # US006816371B2, Filing Date: 2002-12-16, Publication Date: 2004-11-09
Inventors: Agata, Hiroaki, Jamal-Eddine, Tarek J., Mok, Lawrence S.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND INTEREST
Heat and Mass Transfer, Multiphase Flow, Gas-Solid Flow, Solids Mixing, Fluid Coking Reactors, Thermal Cracking, Fluidized Bed Reactors, Drying and Evaporation, Renewable/Sustainable Energy, Bio-oil, Bitumen & Heavy oil Injection, Thermal Design, Electronic Cooling, Heat Sinks, Heat Pipes, Heat Spreaders, Experimental and Numerical Modeling, Pneumatic and Cyclone Dryers, Particle Attrition, Agglomerates Survival and Breakup, Attrition Nozzles, Spray Nozzles
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Institute for Chemicals and Fuels from Alternative Resources, CA [05/2010 - present]
R&D Process/Operation Engineer
• Prepared project proposals and participated in the review of new projects
• Researched, planned and executed industrial projects
• Designed, built, tested and operated large-scale fluid coking reactors, mechanically fluidized reactors, and fluidized bed systems
• Participated in the process design and optimization of pyrolysis units used for the thermal cracking of heavy oil and bituminous feed stocks
• Participated in the design and implementation of instrumentation and equipment
• Performed tests and monitored performance of processes throughout stages of production
• Performed engineering calculations, analyzed data, and delivered cost effective project solutions within very tight deadlines and challenging timescales both safely and successfully
• Monitored unit performance, identified limitations, and solved operational problems
• Developed test procedures and ensured that systems work properly and comply with safety regulations
• Improved operational quality and suggested modifications to improve unit operations
• Provided guidance and training to junior engineers on new and existing systems
• Advised of best practices in the projects and defined alternative solutions
• Planned, organized and prioritized individual tasks related to various projects
• Assisted management in improving product quality and reducing production cost
• Evaluated, assessed and oversaw the development and progress of junior colleagues
• Managed clients expectations and implemented project areas in accordance with assigned priorities, goals, and technical specifications
• Facilitated and supported the troubleshooting of equipment failure
The University of Arizona, Tucson, USA [08/2003 – 10/2004]
R&D Thermal Design Engineer
• Designed, installed, and tested water-cooled systems for electronic cooling applications
• Predicted and assessed numerically the heat transfer characteristics and temperature distribution of water-cooled multi-layered Silicon-Carbide micro-channel heat sinks
IBM Inc., T. J. Watson Research Center, New York, USA [04/2001 – 07/2003]
R&D Engineer/Scientist
• Studied, investigated, and predicted the air flow characteristics and temperature distribution inside the enclosure of Notebook computers both experimentally and numerically in response to thermal loading of electronic modules
• Designed, installed, assembled, and tested a system level cooling solution using dummy modules, electrical resistors, heat pipes, heat s...
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