Mechanical Engineer
Syed
Najafi
Thermal management. Structural dynamics. Multi-physics simulation. Turning complex engineering challenges into validated, data-driven solutions — every project anchored by a quantified outcome.
M.S. Mechanical Engineering · Michigan Tech · 4.00 GPA · Available for 6–12 month co-op
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01 / Projects
Engineering
Impact
AI Chip Cooling
Advanced AI processors generate extreme heat fluxes that jeopardize reliability. Conventional single-phase liquid cooling is approaching its thermal ceiling.
18–20 °C
Junction temp ↓
Shock Tube TVD
High-fidelity simulation of unsteady compressible flows requires numerical schemes that capture shock discontinuities without introducing spurious oscillations.
2nd order
Spatial accuracy achieved
Engine Pressure DAQ
Understanding intake manifold pressure dynamics in a DOE-funded NG/H₂ engine requires high-fidelity dynamic measurements paired with simulation validation.
1.5 orders
Resonance @ 37.5 Hz
Winter Braking DOE
Quantifying the effects of speed, surface type, and traction control on winter braking distance requires rigorous statistical design under field conditions.
p=0.006
Speed effect significance
Marine Shaftline
Marine propulsion shaft systems require comprehensive vibration analysis and bearing design to ensure reliability under extreme dynamic loading.
15 %
Failure probability ↓
GE LM2500 Enclosure
A GE LM2500 gas turbine generator package requires a fully integrated base structure and acoustic enclosure meeting strict GE safety, noise, and structural compliance.
−20 dB
Sound power reduction
02 / Experience
Where I've
Worked
May 2025 – Jul 2025
Graduate Research Assistant
CFAM Lab, Michigan Technological University
Jul 2022 – Jan 2024
Design Engineer
Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd.
Jul 2019 – Aug 2019
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Automotive Axles Ltd. (Cummins Inc.)
Let's build something
rigorous
Available for a 6–12 month full-time co-op. Currently in Houghton, MI.