Jianming Zhou has extensive experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on computer-aided design, finite element analysis, high performance computing, and computational fluid dynamics. He has a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico State University and Bachelor's degrees from NMSU and the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. His graduate research involved collaborating with NASA and the Air Force Research Laboratory to simulate aerodynamics using supercomputing resources. He also has internship experience in refugee resettlement programs, commercializing intellectual property, and unmanned aerial vehicle design competitions.
1. Jianming Zhou
Dallas, TX jackryan@nmsu.edu (575)-405-8277
Summary: Mechanical Engineering skillsets concentrated on Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA),
Message Passing Interface (MPI), High Performance Computing (HPC), and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
Education:
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Graduation Date: July 2016
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Thesis: Numerical Investigation of Effect of Structural Motion on the Aerodynamics of a Wing Section
Study abroad in Russian Language May 2015 to July 2015
Saint Petersburg Christian University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering Graduation Date: May 2014
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM Final GPA: 3.42
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering Graduation Date: January 2014
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan Final GPA: 2.78
Experience:
Graduate Research Assistant at Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering August 2014 to present
• Collaborated with NASA and Air Fore Research Laboratory (AFRL) for the joint research effort and utilized Department of
Defense (DoD)’s supercomputer “Copper” with Parallel Programming via Fortran 90 and Computational Fluid Dynamics
(CFD) codes to simulate the aerodynamics of Lockheed Martin’s X-56A
• Visualized vortices and iso-surfaces of 2D and 3D flows over MUTT X-56A and NACA wing sections using Tecplot
• Plotted graphs of Aerodynamic coefficients, Cl, Cd, Cp, and Cf of wing sections in unsteady motions with Xmgrace and
compared results from XFoil and Wind Tunnel experiments
• Instructed fellow graduate research assistants on Supercomputing, Linux Shell Script, and graphic generation
• Constructed research paper “Numerical Simulation of Circular Cylinder and Wing Sections in Unsteady Motion”
Intern at Denver Rescue Mission June 2014 to August 2014
• Initiated contact with church leaders, promoted the refugee mentorship program and recruited mentors from local
congregations on behalf of refugee families resettled in Colorado
• Mentored refugee families to help them become self-sufficient citizens through fellowship activities such as English tutoring,
community orientations, job search, and household projects
Design Build Fly (DBF) competition for AIAA August 2012 to May 2014
• Improved performances of wing sections with X-foil and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) codes
• Analyzed and compared performances of different electronic propulsion systems
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Student Design Competition (SDC) for ASME August 2013 to May 2014
• CAD-designed (NX 8.5) of motor mount / motor modifications for the designated Quad-rotor
Small-scale Biogas Digestion Capstone Design June 2013 to August 2013
• Improved project progress and communication within the team as the team lead and the liaison for external contacts
• Generated and analyzed ideas on constituents to be used to produce methane and offered solutions to emerging issues
Intern at NMSU Arrowhead Center June 2013 to August 2013
• Developed methods for commercializing NMSU intellectual property
• Performed market analysis for regional innovations such as the drought ring and UAV project
Skills and Qualifications:
• Computer skills: Linux Shell Script, Matlab, AutoCAD, Solidworks, MS office, MSC Marc Mentat, Python, R, C
• Language skills: English, Chinese, and Russian
Extracurricular Activities:
2. Jianming Zhou
Dallas, TX jackryan@nmsu.edu (575)-405-8277
• Gamma Beta Phi National Honors Society (GBP): community services
• Star 88 FM: sharing personal experience on radio station