Usman Niaz
About Usman Niaz
Usman Niaz is a Project Engineer at Glencore in Canada, where he has worked since 2020. He has a strong background in engineering, having previously served as a Teaching Assistant at McGill University and as a Quality Engineer at Peoples Steel Mills Ltd in Pakistan.
Work at Glencore
Usman Niaz has been employed as a Project Engineer at Glencore since 2020. In this role, he has contributed to various engineering projects in Canada for a duration of four years. His responsibilities include overseeing project development and ensuring that engineering processes meet industry standards.
Education and Expertise
Usman Niaz holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Materials & Process Engineering from NED University of Engineering & Technology. He furthered his education at McGill University, where he studied Materials Engineering. His expertise includes modeling industrial processes using software tools such as Ansys Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics, FactSage, and MATLAB.
Background
Prior to his current position, Usman Niaz worked as a Teaching Assistant at McGill University from 2016 to 2020. He also served as a Graduate Student Researcher & Supervisor during the same period. His earlier career includes roles as a Quality Engineer at Peoples Steel Mills Ltd from 2012 to 2015 and as an Internee Engineer at Pakistan Machine Tool Factory (Pvt) Ltd. and SGS in 2010 and 2011, respectively.
Research and Projects
At McGill University, Usman Niaz led research projects focused on developing a novel metal continuous casting process. He has hands-on experience in conducting sample characterization studies, which support the development and optimization of industrial processes. His work has involved providing consultation across mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineering fields to enhance production operations.
Professional Experience
Usman Niaz has a diverse professional background that includes supervising engineering and technical personnel on various projects. He has developed numerical models to analyze process performance and has authored comprehensive reports on failure investigations during his tenure as a Quality Engineer. His experience spans multiple engineering disciplines, showcasing his versatility in the field.