Mechanical Engineer · Researcher · M.Sc. Renewable Energy
8+ years designing and simulating critical mechanical systems — from gas turbine compressors to renewable energy infrastructure. Based in Ingolstadt, Bayern.
01 — Profile
I am a Mechanical Engineer with deep specialisation in structural and thermal simulation, rotating machinery analysis, and R&D engineering. My career spans the complete engineering cycle — from conceptual design and 3D modelling through to FEA, CFD simulation, and field-level troubleshooting of industrial-scale gas turbines.
At TUGA Co. (Mapna Turbine), I worked on the SGT5-2000E platform — proposing engineering solutions to non-conformance reports, redesigning critical bearing components, and conducting FSI and CFD analyses on rotating assemblies under real operational conditions.
My academic output — 5 peer-reviewed Q1 journal publications — focuses on transformer thermal behaviour, nanofluid cooling systems, and fluid-thermal modelling. Currently expanding into Renewable Energy at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI).
02 — Academic Background
M.Sc. — In Progress
Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
Ingolstadt, Bayern, Germany
Apr 2025 — Present
Expanding into sustainable energy systems, off-grid solutions, and applied renewable technology research.
M.Sc. — Completed
Tarbiat Modares University
Tehran, Iran
Sep 2011 — Jan 2014
Thesis: Thermoelastic analysis of FGM circular plates resting on an elastic foundation. Supervisor: Dr. Akbar Alibeigloo
B.Sc. — Completed
Bu Ali Sina University
Hamedan, Iran
Sep 2006 — May 2011
Thesis: Simulation of TIG welding and contour method for obtaining residual stress. Supervisor: Dr. Amirhossein Mahmoudi
03 — Career History
Jan 2022 — Feb 2025
TUGA Co.
Mapna Turbine
Karaj, Iran
R&D department on the SGT5-2000E (MGT-70) gas turbine platform. Engineering solutions for NCRs across production and onsite operations.
Aug 2018 — Jan 2022
Faraz Sanat Sharif Co.
Tehran, Iran
Under Sharif University of Technology R&D supervision. Structural simulation of communication infrastructure and electromechanical systems.
Aug 2016 — Aug 2018
Kooshkan Transformers Co.
Tehran, Iran
Dec 2015 — Mar 2016
Monenco Co.
Tehran, Iran
Sep 2011 — Jan 2014
Tarbiat Modares University
Tehran, Iran
04 — Publications
International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation
Applied Thermal Engineering
IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
Environmental and Climate Technologies Journal, 24(1), 72–87
05 — Analysis Work
ANSYS Fluent — CFD
Labyrinth Seal Velocity Field — Gap K17
Velocity magnitude vectors in the balanced piston zone of the SGT5-2000E compressor. Gap reduction from 0.9 mm to 0.6 mm cut mass flow from 1.077 to 0.654 kg/s, resolving vibration and sensor cable fatigue failures at site.
ANSYS — Static Structural
Maximum Shear Stress — Intermediate Coupling Shaft
26NiCrMoV11-5 shaft, max shear: 183.49 MPa under normal operation. Fatigue life assessed across SOP, line-to-line, and 3-phase fault scenarios.
MATLAB — Image Processing
Vortex Shedding Frequency — Circular Column
Frame-by-frame tip tracking of circular mast columns under wind loading. FFT spectrum identifies natural frequency at 4.28 Hz — enabling non-contact frequency determination without physical sensors or modal analysis equipment.
ANSYS Fluent — CFD & Thermal
Transformer Hotspot — CFD vs Experimental
500 kVA corrugated wall distribution transformer simulated in ANSYS Fluent and validated against optical fibre sensor (OFS) measurements. CFD hotspot: 90.7°C vs measured 91.4°C — error of only 0.76%, outperforming IEC 60076-7 and IEEE C57.91 standards.
ANSYS — FSI Transient Structural
Squirrel Cage FSI — Oil Damping Factor
Two-way FSI analysis of gas turbine squirrel cage bearing in ANSYS. Max Y-axis deformation: −0.00657 mm. Time-history displacement response used to extract oil film damping factor critical for bearing stability and rotor dynamics validation.
06 — Simulation
Buoyancy-driven natural convection simulation of a 50 kVA oil-immersed distribution transformer. Mineral oil flow is induced by heat generated in the copper windings, modelled using the Boussinesq approximation.
The simulation captures the full thermal-fluid coupling: copper coil heat sources drive temperature gradients in the surrounding mineral oil, generating natural convective circulation that governs hotspot formation and thermal performance.
07 — Competencies
08 — Contact
Open to collaborations in mechanical simulation, turbomachinery, and renewable energy research. Feel free to reach out directly.
aliabedi@outlook.com
Phone
(+49) 177 230 9974
linkedin.com/in/aliabediy
Location
Ingolstadt, Bayern, Germany
Ingolstadt (85055) · Open to remote & relocation