Shafiul Azam Mintu
Naval Architect, M.Eng., E.I.T.
119A, Elizabeth Avenue, St. John’s, NL A1B 1R6, Canada
1(709) 351-0867, [email protected], http://shafiulmintu.weebly.com
1(709) 351-0867, [email protected], http://shafiulmintu.weebly.com
Summary of Qualifications
- Experienced in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation and calculations of marine propeller for steady and unsteady cases
- Experienced in detailed designs and drawings, 3-D modelling, material take-offs and weight calculations for ship design
- Experienced in project management including yard safety, detail design process, steel fabrication, pipe fabrication, processing and installation, outfitting fabrication and installation, hull painting, quality control and commissioning
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of stability calculation, structural design and load line calculation gained through industrial attachment and earlier work experience
- Creative and enthusiastic approach to research, design, development, and testing
- Masters of Engineering in Ocean & Naval Architectural Engineering
- Quick learner, self motivated, adaptable and team playing skills honed through teaching and research experience
- Solid communication, presentation and organizational skills developed through work experience
- Experienced with ANSYS CFX, AutoCAD 2-D/3-D, Fortran, Matlab, TecPlot, Design Expert, GnuPlot, Inventor, Minitab, Windows & Linux operating system, Latex
Employment History
Research & Teaching Assistant May 2009 to October 2011
Advanced Marine Hydrodynamics Laboratory
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL, Canada
Naval Architect February 2008 to April 2009
Western Marine Shipyard Ltd., Chittagong, Bangladesh
Project Engineer Intern October 2008 to January 2009
Jurong Shipyard Pte. Ltd., Tanjong Kling, Singapore
Research & Teaching Assistant May 2009 to October 2011
Advanced Marine Hydrodynamics Laboratory
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL, Canada
- Designed, modelled and simulated unsteady flow of marine propeller using ANSYS CFX
- Compiled and analysed research results and prepared journal papers
- Corrected student assignments and course project reports
- Appreciated by associate dean for excellent performance as a teaching assistant
Naval Architect February 2008 to April 2009
Western Marine Shipyard Ltd., Chittagong, Bangladesh
- Developed structural drawings of ship hull from the general arrangements using AutoCAD
- Made drawing of Tank Top Manhole cover (D600x450) following the standards and GL rules which is approved by the classification society (Germanischer LIyod)
- Made production drawing of side block having crane foundation of a 4100 DWT iced class MPP vessel using Auto CAD
- Made production drawing of fore peak block consisting of bow thruster for the same vessel
- Made NDT plan for the same vessel following GL rules
- Made Lifting Lug drawing (Type: T-15 & A-10) following the yard standards and capacity.
- Made Lifting Lug arrangement on the blocks by considering its structural formation.
- Participated in an inclining test of a local vessel (oil tanker)
- Participated and monitoring results of a sea trial test of an oil tanker
- Made list for material estimation by preparing nesting drawings
- Worked with weight calculation for particular block
- Worked closely with inclining test, sea trial test, and commissioning
Project Engineer Intern October 2008 to January 2009
Jurong Shipyard Pte. Ltd., Tanjong Kling, Singapore
- Developed knowledge of project management including yard safety, detail design process, steel fabrication, pipe fabrication, processing and installation, outfitting fabrication and installation, hull painting, quality control and commissioning
- Worked with marine and offshore piping system, Pipe thickness calculation, Valve selection, P & ID, Arrangement drawing, Pipe piece drawing etc.
- Developed knowledge of Cantilever Skidding System, Jacking System, Fixation System, Structure of Cantilever, Drill floor, Legs, Spudcan etc. using in Jack up rig.
- Inspected construction work regarding quality e.g. block fabrication, erection, equipment installation, dimension control, levelling, erection of outfitting, lifting work etc.
Education
Masters of Engineering May 2009 to October 2011
Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL, Canada
Bachelor of Science in Engineering February 2003 to January 2008
Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Masters of Engineering May 2009 to October 2011
Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL, Canada
- Thesis : “RANS Computation of Propeller Tip Vortex Flow for Steady and Unsteady Cases”
- Supervisor : Dr. Wei Qiu
- Major Courses : Marine Hydrodynamics,
Fundamentals of Numerical Marine Hydrodynamics,
Ocean Engineering Hydrodynamics,
Ocean Engineering Structures,
Similitude, Modeling, and Data Analysis - Average : 81.2%
Bachelor of Science in Engineering February 2003 to January 2008
Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Thesis : A Comparative Study on the Application Of Hydrography In Inland Water Transportation System In Bangladesh And Some Other Countries.
- Major Courses : Ship Design, Stability of Marine Vehicles, Resistance of Ships, Propulsion Engineering, Ship Hull Vibration, Marine Dynamics, Ship Design Economics etc., Strength of Materials, Shipbuilding Materials, Shipbuilding Technology, Theory of Machines, Marine Engines and Fuels, Basic Naval Architecture, Computer Programming in Ship Design, Engineering Management.
- Merit Position : 1 (Class size 14)
Publications
- Wei Qiu, Heather Peng, Lei Liu, Shafiul Mintu, David Hally and Chao-Tsung Hsiao, “Effect Of Turbulence Modeling On RANS Computation of Propeller Tip Vortex Flow” The Proceedings of the Twentieth International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Beijing, China, June 20-25, 2010
- Qiu, W., Peng, H., Liu, L. Mintu, S., Hally, D. and Hsiao, C.T., “RANS Computation of Propeller Tip Vortex Flow”, International Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering, March 2010
Memberships and Accomplishments
- Registered E.I.T. with Professional Engineers of Newfoundland (PEGNL), 2011
- Associate Member, the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), UK, 2009-Present
- Member, Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers (SNAME), 2009-Present
- Member, Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (Singapore branch), 2009-Present
- Recipient of financial support from DND/NSERC, 2009- 2011
- Graduate studies fellowship from Memorial University, 2009- 2011
- Selected MITACS intern (did not avail), 2009
- Recipient of Dean’s list Award at BUET, Bangladesh, 2005-2008
- Recipient of Technical Scholarship from Bangladesh Govt. 2003-2008
References
Available upon request
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