Nikolay K.
About Nikolay K.
Nikolay K. is a Senior Aero Thermal Engineer at QuEST Global in Cincinnati, Ohio, with over 9 years of experience in thermal, mechanical, and CFD analysis of turbine hardware.
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Nikolay K. holds the position of Senior Aero-Thermal Engineer at QuEST Global in Cincinnati, Ohio. He brings extensive experience and specialized knowledge to his role, focusing on thermal and flow analysis of turbine components.
Current Position at QuEST Global
As a Senior Aero-Thermal Engineer at QuEST Global, Nikolay K. performs flow and thermal analysis on high-pressure turbine components for both aviation and power generation engines. He works in a team-based environment along with clients to ensure changing project objectives are met, bringing over nine years of expertise specifically in thermal, mechanical, and CFD analysis of turbine hardware.
Previous Experience at Belcan Engineering
Prior to his current role, Nikolay K. worked at Belcan Engineering as a Heat Transfer Engineer from 2010 to 2016 in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. During his six-year tenure, he gained valuable experience in thermal analysis and worked on various engineering projects that further refined his skills.
Background and Early Career at Standard Aero
Nikolay K. began his career as an Engineering Intern at Standard Aero, where he worked from 2008 to 2009 in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. This early role provided him with foundational experience in the aerospace engineering field, preparing him for his subsequent positions in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Nikolay K. studied Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati, earning his Bachelor's Degree from 2005 to 2010. His education has equipped him with robust expertise in building and meshing complex CFD and FEA models, generating geometric models using 3D CAD software, and performing 1D thermal hand calculations. His proficiency includes post-processing, preparing, and presenting technical data and results.