Navid Tavakoulnia, EIT, MSME
Graduate Student Researcher at The University of Alabama Graduate School- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Engineering Drawings for Manufacturing
LinkedInMay, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Operational Excellence Foundations
LinkedInMay, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) - Mechanical Design
Dassault SystèmesJan, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) - Mechanical Design
Dassault SystèmesOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Revit Fundamentals Certification
California State University, Long BeachDec, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Engineer In Training
NCEESMay, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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The University of Alabama Graduate School
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Student Researcher
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Aug 2022 - Present
• Provided solutions into the effective transport and dynamics of microplastic fibers in complex structured subsurface porous systems. • Extensive numerical simulations were performed to simulate these results to study fluid-solid interaction using the immersed boundary method (IBM). • Finalist in the Alabama Water Institute (AWI) Research Competition at the University of Alabama. • Provided solutions into the effective transport and dynamics of microplastic fibers in complex structured subsurface porous systems. • Extensive numerical simulations were performed to simulate these results to study fluid-solid interaction using the immersed boundary method (IBM). • Finalist in the Alabama Water Institute (AWI) Research Competition at the University of Alabama.
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VentriMend, Inc
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United States
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Medical Device
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research And Development Engineer
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Oct 2021 - Dec 2022
● Research and Development of structural heart medical devices ● Connect with peers to develop prototypes by creating models for components and assemblies using SolidWorks ● Conduct tests to verify product integrity in the design phase ● Provide support for the design and development of new products ● Oversee the design and manufacturing process of new devices ● Supervise documentation regarding SOP’s, drawings, manufacturing procedures etc. ● Responsible for writing and revising documents into the quality management system as a change coordinator Show less
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California State University, Fullerton
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Student Researcher
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Aug 2019 - May 2021
● Provided solutions for Congenital Heart Disease using SimVascular software and F.E.A. analysis for my thesis to implement stents for opening narrow arteries to allow blood to flow more easily into the heart. ● Became a State Finalist for the Student Research Competition (SRC) on stent placement at the California State University Fullerton for patients with Congenital Heart Deflects because of this thesis ● Provided solutions for Congenital Heart Disease using SimVascular software and F.E.A. analysis for my thesis to implement stents for opening narrow arteries to allow blood to flow more easily into the heart. ● Became a State Finalist for the Student Research Competition (SRC) on stent placement at the California State University Fullerton for patients with Congenital Heart Deflects because of this thesis
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Westgate Homes Inc
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Engineer
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Jun 2019 - Sep 2019
● Participated in biweekly meetings between Engineers, Architects, and Contractors to record action items and project delivery deadlines. ● Updated daily activities for management review. ● Processed submittals and shop drawings. ● Participated in biweekly meetings between Engineers, Architects, and Contractors to record action items and project delivery deadlines. ● Updated daily activities for management review. ● Processed submittals and shop drawings.
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University of California, Riverside
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Student Researcher/Senior Design Project
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Jul 2017 - Apr 2018
● Assisted my team in designing and assembling a drone delivery device able to obtain and distribute a package for the consumer as my Senior Project. ● Allowed companies such as Amazon and UPS to innovate their current use of drone technology for delivering packages. ● Assisted my team in designing and assembling a drone delivery device able to obtain and distribute a package for the consumer as my Senior Project. ● Allowed companies such as Amazon and UPS to innovate their current use of drone technology for delivering packages.
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Saddleback College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Tutor
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Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
● Assisted students attending Saddleback College in the subjects of chemistry, physics, and calculus. ● Created study guides for students that summarized key concepts from their professors’ lectures to allow them to break down difficult concepts into simpler ones. ● Assisted students attending Saddleback College in the subjects of chemistry, physics, and calculus. ● Created study guides for students that summarized key concepts from their professors’ lectures to allow them to break down difficult concepts into simpler ones.
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Education
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2022 - 2025
The University of Alabama Graduate School
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechanical Engineering -
2019 - 2021
California State University, Fullerton
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering -
2015 - 2018
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
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