Himel Barua
About Himel Barua
Himel Barua is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, with a strong background in mechanical engineering and computational fluid dynamics. He has extensive experience in academia and industry, including roles at The University of Akron and various engineering firms.
Current Position at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Himel Barua currently serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he engages in advanced research initiatives, contributing to the laboratory's mission of scientific discovery and innovation. His work involves applying his expertise in mechanical engineering and computational fluid dynamics to various projects.
Previous Experience at The University of Akron
Prior to his current role, Himel Barua worked at The University of Akron from 2014 to 2021. During this time, he held multiple positions, including Graduate Researcher and Graduate Teaching Assistant. His research focused on mechanical engineering, and he contributed to the academic community through teaching and mentoring students.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Himel Barua has a solid educational foundation in mechanical engineering. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology from 2006 to 2011. He then pursued further studies at The University of Akron, where he achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computational Fluid Dynamics from 2016 to 2020, and a Master's in Mechanical Engineering starting in 2014.
Professional Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics
Himel Barua has extensive experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) through various roles. He worked as a CFD-Thermal Engineer at Halla Mechatronics in 2020 and contributed to CFD modeling of chemical vapor deposition reactors at MEGGITT Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation from 2014 to 2015. His expertise includes using advanced simulation tools such as ANSYS-FLUENT, CFX, and COMSOL.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Himel Barua possesses a diverse skill set in mechanical engineering and computational modeling. He is proficient in 3D CAD modeling using software like SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, and CATIA. He has implemented Design of Experiment (DOE) methodologies to optimize polymer extrusion processes and developed multiphysics models for chemical vapor deposition. His programming skills include languages such as C, Fortran, MATLAB, and Python.