Pedram Tazraei, PhD
About Pedram Tazraei, PhD
Pedram Tazraei, PhD, is a Senior CFD Engineer at Convergent Science with extensive experience in computational fluid dynamics and mechanical engineering. He holds a PhD from Texas A&M University and has worked at various prestigious institutions, contributing to research and development in fast transient flows and turbulence simulations.
Work at Convergent Science
Pedram Tazraei has been employed at Convergent Science as a Senior CFD Engineer since 2020. In this role, he applies his expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to various projects, contributing to the development and validation of simulation tools. His responsibilities include conducting simulations, analyzing results, and collaborating with team members to enhance the performance of CFD applications.
Education and Expertise
Pedram Tazraei holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, where he studied from 2014 to 2019. He also earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tehran between 2010 and 2013, and a Bachelor's degree from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and advanced CFD techniques.
Background
Before joining Convergent Science, Pedram Tazraei accumulated extensive experience in the field of mechanical engineering. He worked as a Research Engineer at the University of Tehran from 2010 to 2013 and served as a CFD Researcher at Texas A&M University from 2014 to 2019. He also held a position as a Physics Validation Engineer at Dassault Systèmes for five months in 2019. His diverse work experience spans both academic and industry settings.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Pedram Tazraei is proficient in various CFD software packages, including OpenFOAM, convergecfd, ANSYS Fluent, PowerFLOW, Tecplot, Paraview, and Powerviz. He has expertise in mesh generation tools such as blockMesh, snappyHexMesh, Gambit, and Pointwise. Additionally, he is skilled in programming languages including FORTRAN, MATLAB, and Python, which he utilizes for data analysis and simulation tasks.
Research and Development Experience
Throughout his career, Pedram Tazraei has gained experience in lab testing and data analysis of fast transient flows. He has performed large eddy simulations (LES), partially-averaged Navier-Stokes (PANS), and hybrid Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes/LES simulations of turbulent flows on high-performance computing systems. His research contributions include preparing technical articles and progress reports, showcasing his ability to communicate complex technical information effectively.