Tom Yunus
About Tom Yunus
Tom Yunus is a Lead Aerothermal Engineer at QuEST Global and a Senior Engineer at Pratt & Whitney, specializing in Computational Fluid Dynamics and aerodynamic analysis.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Tom Yunus currently serves as a Senior Engineer at Pratt & Whitney and as a Lead Aerothermal Engineer at QuEST Global in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. In these roles, he is actively involved in projects related to aerospace and defense. He engages in various aspects of engineering analysis and simulation, mechanical product engineering, and digital technology solutions.
Educational Background
Tom Yunus holds a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University, which he completed in 2010. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, finishing the program in 2007. His education has equipped him with substantial knowledge and expertise in the fields essential to his professional focus, particularly in aerothermal and mechanical engineering disciplines.
Professional Experience in Gas Turbine Industry
With over seven years of experience in the gas turbine industry, Tom Yunus has developed specialized skills in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and aerodynamic analysis. He has been involved in thermal analysis and gas turbines for both aviation and energy sectors. His proficiency includes structured, unstructured, and hybrid grid generation as well as steady, unsteady, multi-domain, and conjugate CFD. He utilizes CFD with RANS turbulence modeling in various engineering projects.
Team Leadership and Mentoring
Tom Yunus has led and mentored teams of 1-3 engineers to accomplish engineering tasks under strict schedule and budget constraints. His leadership skills and technical expertise have enabled him to guide teams effectively, ensuring the successful completion of complex engineering projects.
Specialization in Aerothermal Engineering
Specializing in aerothermal engineering, Tom Yunus brings extensive expertise to his roles. His work involves advanced engineering analysis, simulation techniques, and product lifecycle management. This specialization is critical to his contributions in the aerospace and defense sectors, providing valuable insights and innovative solutions to engineering challenges.