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 🌬️🔥. Holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal-Fluid Science) from Iran University of Science and Technology 🎓. Passionate about renewable energy systems, numerical modeling, and fluid mechanics. Active researcher, guest editor, and journal reviewer 📖. Expertise in CFD simulations, wind turbine optimization, and thermal management 🏗️. Dedicated educator and workshop presenter for university and high school students 📚.

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Education 📚

Iran University of Science and Technology – Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal-Fluid Science) (2018–2021) 🎓 | Thesis: Simulation & validation of Gorlov wind turbine 🌀 | GPA: 3.3/4 📊 Islamic Azad University South Tehran Branch – Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (2013–2018) 🏗️ | GPA: 3.3/4 📈

Experience 🛠️

Independent Researcher (2021–Present) 🔬 | Published ISI research papers on CFD & wind energy 🌍 Teaching Assistant – Iran University of Science & Technology (2020–2021) 🎓 | Assisted in Fluid Mechanics I & II 💧 Workshop Presenter (2021–Present) 🎤 | Taught fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and CFD to undergraduates ⚡ High School Educator (2014–Present) 📖 | Conducted lessons in math, geometry, and physics 📏

Awards & Honors 🏆

Guest Editor – Next Energy Journal (Elsevier) (2024–Present) 📚 | Leading special issue on renewable energy modeling 🌿 Journal Reviewer (2024–Present) 📝 | Reviewer for Physics of Fluids, Energy, and Ocean Engineering journals 🏗️

Research Focus 🔍

Expert in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), wind energy, and heat transfer ⚙️ | Specializes in 2D & 3D simulations of wind turbines (Darrieus, Savonius, Gorlov) 🌪️ | Works on heat transfer enhancement using porous media, phase change materials (PCM), nanofluids, and VOF simulation 🔥 | Dedicated to improving efficiency in renewable energy systems through numerical modeling 📊

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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.

Assist Prof Dr. Amit Kumar | Fluid Dynamics | Excellence in Research

Assist Prof Dr. Amit Kumar, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India

Assist Prof Dr. Amit Kumar is distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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Career Objective 🚀

My aim is to work innovatively for the enhancement and betterment in teaching and research. I aspire to work for an institution that offers me career growth and opportunities for professional development.

Educational Qualifications 🎓

Ph.D. (Fluid Dynamics), National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jamshedpur, India M.Sc. (Mathematics), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, India B.Sc. (PCM), L.R.P.G. College Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, CCS University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India

Research Experience 🧪

Project Scientist

Project: “Development of an efficient numerical method for solving stochastic Partial differential equation and its application to turbulent flow analysis” Sponsored by SERB (DST) Investigator: Dr. Rajendra Kumar Ray, IIT Mandi

Teaching Experience 📚

Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun Assistant Professor, Centre for Data Science, Institute of Technical Education and Research, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar Teaching Assistant, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur Courses: Numerical Methods and Computational Techniques (NMCT), Probability and Numerical Methods

Teaching and Research Interest 📖

Partial Differential Equations Ordinary Differential Equations Fluid Dynamics

Published Articles 📄

“Synergistic impacts of radiative flow of Maxwell fluid past a rotating disk with reactive conditions: an Arrhenius model Analysis” “Investigating the effect of Magnetic induction on the flow of self-rewetting fluid: Onset of Marangoni convection” “Study of bubble motion inside a peristaltic tube” “Flow of hybrid nanomaterial over a wedge: Shape factor of nanoparticles impact” “Mixed convection magnetohydrodynamic flow of hybrid nanofluid over a spinning sphere with nonlinear thermal radiation: Keller box approach”