Dr. Farzad Ghafoorian | Fluid Mechanic | Best Researcher Award
Research Assistant, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, United States
A highly skilled mechanical engineer specializing in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), wind energy, and heat transfer π¬οΈπ₯. Holds a Masterβs in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal-Fluid Science) from Iran University of Science and Technology π. Passionate about renewable energy systems, numerical modeling, and fluid mechanics. Active researcher, guest editor, and journal reviewer π. Expertise in CFD simulations, wind turbine optimization, and thermal management ποΈ. Dedicated educator and workshop presenter for university and high school students π.
Profile
Education π
Iran University of Science and Technology β Masterβs in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal-Fluid Science) (2018β2021) π | Thesis: Simulation & validation of Gorlov wind turbine π | GPA: 3.3/4 π Islamic Azad University South Tehran Branch β Bachelorβs in Mechanical Engineering (2013β2018) ποΈ | GPA: 3.3/4 π
Experience π οΈ
Independent Researcher (2021βPresent) π¬ | Published ISI research papers on CFD & wind energy π Teaching Assistant β Iran University of Science & Technology (2020β2021) π | Assisted in Fluid Mechanics I & II π§ Workshop Presenter (2021βPresent) π€ | Taught fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and CFD to undergraduates β‘ High School Educator (2014βPresent) π | Conducted lessons in math, geometry, and physics π
Awards & Honors π
Guest Editor β Next Energy Journal (Elsevier) (2024βPresent) π | Leading special issue on renewable energy modeling πΏ Journal Reviewer (2024βPresent) π | Reviewer for Physics of Fluids, Energy, and Ocean Engineering journals ποΈ
Research Focus π
Expert in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), wind energy, and heat transfer βοΈ | Specializes in 2D & 3D simulations of wind turbines (Darrieus, Savonius, Gorlov) πͺοΈ | Works on heat transfer enhancement using porous media, phase change materials (PCM), nanofluids, and VOF simulation π₯ | Dedicated to improving efficiency in renewable energy systems through numerical modeling π
Publications
Effective parameters optimization of a small scale Gorlov wind turbine, using CFD method
Conclusion
The researcher has an impressive portfolio in CFD-based wind energy research, with numerous impactful publications, editorial contributions, and technical expertise. Their work on Darrieus-Savonius hybrid wind turbines and heat transfer modeling demonstrates innovation and scientific rigor. While the research contributions are strong, securing a Ph.D., increasing international collaborations, and engaging in global conferences would further solidify their candidacy for the Best Researcher Award.