Resume

• 2004

  Doctor of philosophy

  Developed computational tool to design structurally optimized aircraft wing subject to strength

  twist and deflection constraints; developed a computational tool to construct hypersonic vehicles such as Ramjet and Scramjet using axisymmetric and plane shock waves.\n\nCreated a novel numerical algorithm

  codenamed Mean Value Finite Volume Method

  with the capability of solving the conservation equation in Fluid dynamics. The algorithm

  programed in FORTRAN 90

  is amendable to solving any set of partial differential equation cast in strong conservation form. \n\nUsed McCormack’s technique to solve a number of 2D and 3D flow problems such as flow over a Rearward Facing Step

  Hypersonic Shock Interaction on a flat plate

  Shock train etc.\n\nDeveloped Graphical User Interfaces in Visual Basic for CFD Solvers for Air Force Research Laboratory

  AFRL-VAAI-WP.

  Mechanical Engineering

  North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

• 2002

  Master of Science

  Used McCormack’s technique to solve a number of 2D and 3D flow problems such as flow over a Rearward Facing Step

  Hypersonic Shock Interaction on a flat plate

  Shock train etc.

  Mechanical Engineering

  North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  Bachelor of science

  mechanical engineering

  University of science and technology\tKumasi

• Thermodynamics

  Fluid Dynamics

  Finite Element Analysis

  ANSYS

  Simulations

  Heat Transfer

  COMSOL

  Engineering

  Propulsion

  Tecplot

  Fluid Mechanics

  CFD

  Aerodynamics

  Solidworks

  Fortran

  Matlab

  Numerical Simulation

  Akwaboa

  SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS\nPh.D. in Mechanical Engineering with dissertation topic: The design of aircraft wing for minimum weight subject to strength constraints. MS in Mechanical Engineering with thesis topic: Navier-Stokes solver for a flow over a rearward-facing step. BS in Mechanical Engineering with thesis topic: Design and construction of a manually operated ferry for three passengers.\nResearch experience includes CFD

  hypersonic vehicle design

  and heat transfer and fluid-structure interaction. \nTechnical expertise in heat transfer

  applied thermodynamics

  aerodynamics

  mechanics (statics and dynamics) of fluids and machines

  hypersonic and propulsion

  vibration

  instrumentation and machine design.\nEffectively able to communicate complicated concepts in an understandable manner

  matching the message to the audience. Adept and experienced in problem solving and providing solutions. Excellent qualifications in leadership and interpersonal communications. Strong background in mathematics. \nComputer skills include FORTRAN 90

  Visual Basic

  Matlab

  VISSIM

  MS Office (very proficient in Excel)

  Solid Works

  ANSYS FLUENT

  Gambit

  TECPLOT

  and MINITAB\nStrong analytic prowess; ability to solve problems using limited resources. Ability to see beyond the obvious and provide alternative solutions for the enhancement of processes and procedures. \nSuperb time management skills; approach customer-employer problem solving process with a win-win attitude.\n\nSpecialties: Thermal Fluids; Characterization of Thermal Barrier Coatings for Gas turbine applications

  Stephen

  Akwaboa

  Wahome Steel Limited

  Tractor and Equipment Ghana limited

  ABOSSO GOLDFIELD LIMITED

  GHANA RAILWAY CORPORATION

  Southern University

  North Carolina A&T State University

  Managed installation of new oxygen plant in factory. Use vibration modules to balance the base of the oxygen plant to ensure noise and vibration due to unbalance mass in the prime movers were reduced to the barest minimum. \nFacilitated translation of operations manuals into more readable and understandable local language. \nScheduled and supervised preventive maintenance for Electric arc furnace and recommended multi-field training for technicians and operators

  resulting in money saved through man hour reduction.

  Wahome Steel Limited

  ENGINEER/PRODUCT SUPPORT SALES REP

  TRACTOR AND EQUiPMENT GHANA LTD\tKumasi

  Ghana\nProvided engineering expertise to support sales efforts

  develop business and ensure client satisfaction for group of 200 clients with Caterpillar earth moving equipment. Served mining

  construction and timber industries.\nMade visits onsite to resolve customer problems. Provided excellent after-sales support

  assisted in marketing Caterpillar filters. Assisted sales manager with forecasting

  sales analysis and monthly report writing on sales activities which were used to assess the performance of Parts Department.

  Tractor and Equipment Ghana limited

  North Carolina A&T State University

  Greensboro

  North Carolina

  Developed computational tool to design structurally optimized aircraft wing subject to strength

  twist and deflection constraints; and a computational tool to construct hypersonic vehicles such as Ramjet and Scramjet using axisymmetric and plane shock waves.\nSolved a variety of interesting 3D fluid flow problems such as shock train

  boundary layer shock interaction; developed cutting edge computational fluid dynamics (CFD) algorithm capable of solving general Navier Stokes Equations

  utilizing FORTRAN 90 OOP.

  Graduate Research Student

  Generated and released all work orders for Corrective and Preventative Maintenance using MAINPAC

  an asset and plant maintenance software.\nLed the Planning/Scheduling meetings concerning work order status

  effectiveness of schedule

  internal customer needs

  time management and material availability.\nLed and established annual shutdown schedule

  developed detailed execution plan in accordance with MAINPAC procedures

  and collaborated with Maintenance and Production personnel on all shutdown activities.\nDeveloped and published Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and identified actions necessary to sustain and improve performance and efficiency.

  ABOSSO GOLDFIELD LIMITED

  Southern University

  baton rouge

  louisiana

  Manage lab work for the determination of thermophysical properties of plasma sprayed (APS) and electron beam physical vapor deposition (EBPVD) processed thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) used to protect hot gas path (HGP) components such as gas turbine blade

  combustors and vanes. The properties measured are used as inputs in a thermal modeling of a TBC-coated gas turbine blade using Ansys Fluent Commercial Package to determine the temperature distribution in the TBC system. \n\nPerform low Mach number wind tunnel experimental work of external forced convection over finite NACA wing sections for the determination of Nusselt number correlations coefficients. \n\nSupervised graduate and undergraduate students working on various projects and other education programs. Supervised Undergraduate Senior design group to design and construct a hyperbaric pressure to measure the thermal properties of insulation materials (e.g. Zircal 18) conditions subject to ASTM c177 standard.

  Assistant Professor

  •Taught Machine Design

  a level 400 class. Assigned and graded all homeworks

  quizzes and tests.\n•Taught Engineering Numerical Methods at the junior and senior levels. Assigned and graded all homeworks

  quizzes and tests.\n•Taught Engineering Vibration

  a graduate level class. Assigned and graded all homeworks

  quizzes and tests.

  North Carolina A&T State University

  GHANA RAILWAY CORPORATION

  Takoradi

  Ghana

  Tasked with plant

  production and planning duties; directed workshop personnel

  orchestrated maintenance of all plants and equipment in mechanical workshop.\nInstalled overhead crane used for the repairs of high horsepower diesel-electric locomotive engines. Managed workshop external jobs proceeds and declared record breaking profits for the company.

  Senior Mechanical Engineer