Nima Zamani, PhD
About Nima Zamani, PhD
Nima Zamani, PhD, is a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in Dynamics and Multi-Physics Simulation at Nikola Motor Company. He has extensive experience in mechanical engineering, having worked in various roles at companies like Volvo Trucks and West Virginia University.
Company
Nima Zamani, PhD is currently working at Nikola Motor Company as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, specializing in Dynamics and Multi-Physics Simulation. At Nikola Motor Company, he contributes to engineering solutions that enhance performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness of complex multi-physics systems. His role involves leveraging advanced tools like ANSYS for Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
Previous Employment
Nima Zamani, PhD has an extensive work history in the field of mechanical engineering. Prior to his current role, he worked at Volvo Trucks in Hagerstown, MD as a Mechanical/Systems Engineer from 2019 to 2020. He also served as an Instructor and Graduate Research Assistant at West Virginia University, where he was involved in various research and teaching responsibilities in the Electromechanical Systems Lab. Additional roles included positions in Tehran, Iran at Shouran Salt Company and Turbotec, as well as a Project Manager role at Steel Pey Sanat Company in Mashhad, Iran. Early in his career, he completed an internship at Iran Hydraulic Industries.
Education and Expertise
Nima Zamani, PhD received his education in Mechanical Engineering from several prestigious institutions. He earned his Ph.D. from West Virginia University, specializing in Mechanical Engineering. His Master's Degree in Fluid Dynamics was obtained from Tarbiat Modares University, and he achieved a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Shahroud University of Technology. Throughout his academic career, he developed expertise in utilizing ANSYS for FEA and CFD, as well as GT-Power and MATLAB for modeling and simulation.
Research and Development Projects
Nima Zamani, PhD has contributed to numerous research and development projects across the automotive, power/energy, and aerospace industries. His work has focused on delivering advanced engineering solutions designed to optimize the performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness of complex multi-physics systems. His research activities during his tenure at West Virginia University and other engagements have provided him with a robust foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of mechanical design engineering.
Background and Early Career
Nima Zamani, PhD started his engineering career with an internship at Iran Hydraulic Industries. He further honed his skills working as a Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager in various companies in Iran, including Steel Pey Sanat Company in Mashhad, Shouran Salt Company, and Turbotec in Tehran. These roles allowed him to gain significant experience and foundational expertise in mechanical engineering that later facilitated his advanced studies and higher-level professional engagements in the United States.