Mehran G. - Researcher in Additive Manufacturing

Aveiro, Portugal

Experience

Nov 2022 - Feb 2023

4 months

Netherlands

Fabrication of Ti64 stochastic lattice structures via Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Designing modular gas caps to adjust shielding gas nozzle orifices
Fabrication of thin-walled structures via wire-based directed energy deposition (DED)
Conducting mechanical testing to assess performance
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate additive manufacturing solutions into existing production workflows
Conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Jun 2020 - Jul 2025

5 years 2 months

Portugal

Researcher on LASER4AMTT industry-led project on advanced additive manufacturing and localized heat treatment (Jun 2020 - Apr 2021)
Design, prepare, and characterize thin and thick-walled parts using additive manufacturing techniques including SEM, OM, EDS, and EBSD
Conduct multiphysics simulations via CAE to predict thermal, mechanical, and microstructural behavior during additive manufacturing processes
Optimize additive manufacturing processes using machine learning to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and material performance
Implement quality control protocols to ensure consistency
Develop and validate new processes and materials
Create documentation and reports on fabrication strategies and project planning
Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Investigate and mitigate residual stress and distortion in additive manufacturing components
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale additive manufacturing processes for industrial applications
Establish Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods for continuous process improvement

Jun 2013 - Sep 2019

6 years 4 months

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Teaching courses including Statics, Principles of Repair and Maintenance, Final Projects, CAD/CAM, Computer-Based Modeling, CNC, Industrial Drawing, and Finite Element Modeling (basic and advanced)
Supervising final projects and mentoring students in engineering disciplines

Feb 2009 - Feb 2018

9 years 1 month

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Senior mechanical 2D/3D designer
Designing and evaluating structures using CAD/CAE software
Developing and optimizing structural strength and durability via CAE
Designing, analyzing, and optimizing sheet and bulk metal forming dies
Creating mechanical processes tailored to customer demands for factories, industries, and university labs
Overseeing mechanical design via GD&T, fabrication, and prototyping using materials such as steel, copper, plastic, and aluminum
Conducting Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Evaluating feasibility and performance of manufacturing, assembly, and service processes
Introducing optimization techniques to improve efficiency and accuracy in manufacturing processes
Developing predictive models and simulations to support engineering design decisions
Presenting technical findings and management summaries