Self-introduction for getting to know me

1. Self-Introduction
Chao Lu
Master of Science
Mechanical Engineering
Columbia University
Jan 5th 2011

2. Brief Talk
1. Self-disciplined
3. Result driven
5. Rigid
7. Fast learner and eager to learn

3. Table of contents
1. Education Background
Undergrad Tongji University Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Columbia University Mechanical Engineering
2. Project Experience
1.Laser Scribing for TFPV
2.Thermal-structure coupled analysis for plastic helical gear and steel worm pair
3.Transmission and motion analysis of an electric car in Solidworks
4.Design a water distributor for waste water treatment with new mechanism verified in
ANSYS CFD
3. Industrial Experience
4. Technical Skills
5. Miscellaneous

4. Education Background
Tongji University
Concentrated on Manufacturing and Design with
focus on automotive engineering.
Sheetmetal theory and fabrication, such as
drawing, stretch-forming, stamping and etc. A
class project of designing a stamping mold is
shown below.

5. Education Background
Columbia University
Concentrated on non-traditional Manufacturing and
FEA with focus on laser for different application.
Numerical method on modeling laser material
interaction.

6. Project Experience
1. Laser scribing for TFPV
3. Thermal-structure coupled analysis for plastic helical gear and steel
worm pair
5. Transmission and motion analysis of an electric car in Solidworks
7. Design a water distributor for waste water treatment with new
mechanism verified in ANSYS CFD

7. Laser scribing for TFPV
J. Bovatesk et al./ Thin Solid Films 518 (2010) 2897-2904

8. Thermal-structure coupled analysis for
plastic helical gear and steel worm pair
∂T W C p − Cε 1 ∂e
− α∇ T =
2
−
∂t ρ Cε Cε 3α ∂t

9. Transmission and motion analysis of
an electric car in Solidworks

10. Design a water distributor for waste water
treatment with new mechanism verified in
ANSYS CFD

11. Industrial Experience
Lord Corporation Shanghai, China
Lab Assistant Summer 2008
-Setup MTS test system for fatigue and dynamic stiffness test, mount test specimens
(elastomer shock absorbers), data
recording (fatigue cycle, temperature) and analysis (curve fitting)
Alcatel Lucent Shanghai, China
NPI Intern Summer 2009
-Enclosure sheetmetal design for telecom equipment in Pro/E, produced AutoCAD
drawings from Pro/E solid models
-Sheetmetal fabrication including bending, punching, stamping and laser cutting
-Apply DFM concepts into work and cooperate with manufacturing engineer
Briggs & Stratton Shanghai, China
Design Intern Spring 2010
-Adapt US products to local market for performance, appearance and marketing
purposes
-Modify AutoCAD drawings from suppliers according to company standards

12. Technical skills
FEA Patran, Nastran, ANSYS, COMSOL
CAD/CAM Pro/Engineer, Solidworks, AutoCAD,
Mastercam
Manufacturing Laser, CNC machining, Turning, Milling,
Grinding, Drilling, sheetmetal fabrication
Process Six sigma, Statistical Process Control,
Process integration and improvement
Computer/Programming Matlab, C/C++, Labview, MS office

13. Hobbies & Activities
My hobbies fall into a wide variety especially Aquarium and
fishing
and other outdoor activities including golf and swimming.

14. Thank you!