Duane Baker
About Duane Baker
Duane Baker is a Flow and Heat Transfer Specialist with extensive experience in engineering analysis and simulation, particularly in the mining, metals, and energy sectors. He has held various roles in prominent companies and educational institutions, demonstrating advanced skills in Computational Fluid Dynamics and mentoring junior engineers.
Work at Hatch
Duane Baker has been employed at Hatch as a Flow and Heat Transfer Specialist since 2011. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge in engineering analysis and simulation to solve complex problems in various sectors, including mining, metals, and energy. His responsibilities include overseeing projects that require advanced skills in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and numerical simulation. Baker's tenure at Hatch has allowed him to contribute to significant engineering projects and mentor junior engineers in their professional development.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Hatch, Duane Baker held several positions in the engineering field. He worked at AECL as a CFD Analyst from 2006 to 2011, where he focused on computational fluid dynamics. Prior to that, he was a Consulting Engineer at Fluent Inc. from 2004 to 2006 and a CFD Application Specialist at ANSYS, Inc. from 2001 to 2004. His earlier experience includes a role as a Contact Engineer at Esso from 1991 to 1993. Baker also served as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Alberta Mechanical Engineering Club in 2000.
Education and Expertise
Duane Baker holds multiple degrees in engineering. He earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 1996 to 1997. He also completed a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering at the same university from 1993 to 1995. Additionally, Baker studied as an Austauschstudent at Hamburg University of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from 1995 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Numerical Simulation, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and Finite Element Analysis.
Specialization in Engineering Training
Duane Baker specializes in training and mentoring junior engineers in engineering analysis and simulation. His role at Hatch includes guiding less experienced engineers through complex engineering problems, leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience in the field. This focus on mentorship helps to develop the next generation of engineers and ensures the continued advancement of skills within the industry.