Qianyan Tan-CFD Engineer & CAE Engineer
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Experience
CFD Engineer
Freelance Work
- Conducting CFD simulations for technical systems
- Developing simulation-based analysis and optimization models
- Technical data analysis and visualization
Research Associate
Max Planck Institute Magdeburg
- Conducting numerical simulations of complex flow and transport processes
- Analyzing heat and mass transfer in technical systems
- Developing numerical models and algorithms in C++
- Evaluating and visualizing simulation results
Research Associate
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
- Developing a custom C++ simulation code for multiphase flows
- Numerical modeling using the Lattice Boltzmann Method
- Simulating thermal transport processes and flow phenomena
- Documenting and presenting technical results
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Experienced in Education and Manufacturing.
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Experienced in Research and Development and Product Development.
Summary
Engineer with a PhD (Dr.-Ing.) in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and experience in numerical simulation of flow and system processes.
Strong knowledge in using CFD tools like ANSYS Fluent and Star-CCM+ as well as programming in Python and C++.
Available for engineering and simulation projects in thermal systems, energy systems, and process engineering.
Skills
- Simulation: Cfd, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Multiphase Flows
- Software: Ansys Fluent, Star-Ccm+, Tecplot, Autocad
- Programming: Python, C++
- Methods: Finite Element Method (Fem), Finite Difference Method (Fdm), Lbm
Languages
Education
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Doctor of Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) · Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics · Magdeburg, Germany
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
M.Sc. · Chemical and Energy Engineering · Magdeburg, Germany
Jiangsu University
M.E. · Fluid Machinery and Technology · Zhenjiang, China
Certifications & licenses
Class B Driver's License
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
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Qualifications
Profile
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Qianyan is based in Münster, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Qianyan speaks the following languages: Chinese (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).
Qianyan has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Qianyan has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Qianyan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Qianyan would be well-suited for roles such as: CFD Engineer, Research Associate.
Qianyan's most recent position is CFD Engineer at Freelance Work.
In recent years, Qianyan has worked for Freelance Work, Max Planck Institute Magdeburg, and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg.
Qianyan is most experienced in industries like Education and Manufacturing.
Qianyan is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development and Product Development.
Qianyan has recently worked in industries like Education and Manufacturing.
Qianyan has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development and Product Development.
Qianyan holds a Doctorate in Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics from Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, a Master in Chemical and Energy Engineering from Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, a Master in Fluid Machinery and Technology from Jiangsu University and a Bachelor in Energy and Power Engineering from Jiangsu University.
Qianyan has 1 certificate: Class B Driver's License.
The availability of Qianyan needs to be confirmed.
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