Mir Tareq
About Mir Tareq
Mir Tareq is a Graduate Research Assistant at The George Washington University, specializing in fluid mechanics and experimental research. He has extensive experience in designing experiments and improving imaging methods, having previously worked at various institutions including Baylor University and Chevron Bangladesh.
Work at The George Washington University
Mir Tareq has been serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at The George Washington University since 2020. In this role, he has led the first experimental campaign in an anechoic flow facility, utilizing a modified NACA 0019-94 airfoil across various wind speeds. He has also conducted initial simulating experiments in the GW Thermo-Fluid Lab and designed experiments to analyze fluid flow using Hydroxyl Tagging Velocimetry (HTV). His current work focuses on processing experimental data and comparing it with existing RANS simulations of the NACA profile.
Education and Expertise
Mir Tareq holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, which he completed from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education at Jeonbuk National University, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical System Engineering with a thesis from 2017 to 2019. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research in fluid mechanics and experimental methodologies.
Background in Research and Engineering
Prior to his current position, Mir Tareq worked at several institutions and companies. He was a Graduate Research Assistant at Baylor University for seven months in 2020 and at Jeonbuk National University from 2017 to 2019. His engineering experience includes a role as a Mechanical Engineer at Total CAD Solution from 2016 to 2017 and Western Marine Shipyard Limited from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he served as an OE/HES Specialist at Chevron Bangladesh from 2013 to 2016.
Research Contributions and Innovations
Mir Tareq has made significant contributions to experimental fluid mechanics. He developed an optical viewport for beam delivery in research and created a cage system to automate the control of optics in experimental setups. His aim is to improve imaging methods to enhance the MTV technique for better experimental results. He has also calibrated Nd:YAG, tunable dye, and excimer lasers to meet specific research requirements.