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Research Publication in AIAA Journal Reno Nevada 2008
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Azhar Abbas

Aerospace Engineer
Islamabad,Pakistan
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Summary

Individual with constant drive for Excellence on and off the field. An innate drive to understand, model/recreate, analyze, and improve natural (although nature delivers best) and man made processes. Extensive background in designing linear feedback control systems with focus on correct modeling of the physical phenomenon. A relentless researcher and avid learner!

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Professor

Pakistan Air Force
Islamabad, Pakistan
10.2019 - Current

Tutored undergraduate students

  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process on the subject of Aircraft Performance with primary focus on development of mathematical models for aircraft using Computational, Experimental, and Test Flight data

Technologist

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
Kamra, Pakistan
08.2011 - 09.2019

. Performed a role of technical team leader with diverse tasks ranging from development of Automated systems to augment production and Assembly of Aircraft to management and upkeep of Aircraft configuration.

. Excelled in Technical investigation of accidents by building data models and analyzing for lingering trends

. Designed and developed production processes for aircraft parts under the Indigenous Part Development program

Design Consultant Mechanical

Chengdu Aircraft Design Institute 611
Chengdu, China
05.2010 - 08.2011

. Worked on re-design of aircraft nose wheel steering system to assign variable gains for take off and taxi configurations

. Authored technical reports on Aircraft Spin Analysis using mathematical modeling, Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System (FRACAS), and Power Supply System analysis for load shedding in emergency situations

. Worked in collaboration with Chinese experts on recalibration of Aircraft Fuel system pressurization feedback mechanism to ensure inflight restart of the engine.

Studied aircraft design and proposed improvements particularly in Environmental Control System, Power Supply System, and Flight Control System

Maintenance Engineer

Pakistan Air Force
Kamra, Pakistan
08.2007 - 04.2010

. Supervised and scheduled Maintenance of Aircraft inventory

. Conducted Technical investigations into aircraft and equipment accidents

. Lead a team of technicians performing O and I level maintenance on aircraft

. Developed 3D model of fighter aircraft using Photo-modeling technique for computational study in case of barrier engagement

Education

Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering

College Of Aeronautical Engineering, Risalpur
09.2018 - Current

After completion of my Course work, I am currently awaiting Final thesis defense. My research work encompasses mathematical modeling of slip stream effects on a flying wing configuration Micro Air Vehicle with respect to its effects on Stability and Control. I have used MATLAB to program a quasi steady state Vortex lattice Method with added propeller slip stream effects to correctly model the airflow over a flying wing. The results have been validated using flight test results for Cessna 172

I have been assigned teaching duties while awaiting final thesis defense

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering

United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs
06.2003 - 06.2007
  • Member of [Sigma Gamma Tau]
  • Dean's List [All 4 years Except 5th Semester]
  • Graduated magna cum laude
  • Majored in [Stability and Control of Aerospace Vehicles]
  • Member of [AIAA (student)]
  • Thesis: [Active Flow Control Using Dielectric Barrier Plasma Actuators]
  • Graduated with [3.43] GPA

Skills

Data Analysis

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Accomplishments

. Research Publication in AIAA Journal 2008 on 'Active Flow Control Using Dielectric Barrier Plasma Actuators'

. Poster Presentation in ICASE conference 2019 Islamabad Pakistan Titled 'Survey on active flow control using DBD Plasma Actuators'

. Thesis in hand titled 'Implementation of Stability Augmentation System on fixed wing Micro Aerial Vehicle under propeller effects in flying wing configuration'

. Conducted a technical investigation into a fighter aircraft accident (had been happening with recurring frequency for last 20 years) leading to highlighting of a common pilot error/design limitation of the aircraft. The accident of similar nature has not happened since Dec 2016

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Research Publication in AIAA Journal Reno Nevada 2008

The research article covered detailed experimental work related to spatial distribution of added momentum using variable electrode geometry

Timeline

Assistant Professor - Pakistan Air Force
10.2019 - Current
College Of Aeronautical Engineering - Master of Science, Aerospace Engineering
09.2018 - Current
Technologist - Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
08.2011 - 09.2019
Design Consultant Mechanical - Chengdu Aircraft Design Institute 611
05.2010 - 08.2011
Maintenance Engineer - Pakistan Air Force
08.2007 - 04.2010
United States Air Force Academy - Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Engineering
06.2003 - 06.2007
Azhar AbbasAerospace Engineer