CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Babak EbrahimiFeb, 2010

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• Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Waterloo– Finite element modeling of a new glass exciter technology with acoustic

application (in collaboration with Magna International)– Test bed preparation for a newly proposed pneumatic vehicle suspension

system• Research Associate, University of Waterloo

– Development of novel electromagnetic shock-absorbers– Conceptual design, modeling, and simulation– Prototyping, test-bed preparation, and testing

• Mechanical Design Engineer (co-op student)– Design and implementation of piping system in a dust-collecting network– Devised basic design of a roller crusher– Finite element analysis of various systems and components

Babak Ebrahimi

Career Highlights

Novel glass exciter project (in collaboration with Magna International)

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WaterlooUniversity of

Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Waterloo

Babak Ebrahimi

Stiffness measurement for different components

Accelerometers

Experimental Modal analysis on a Lexus RX350 windshield

FE modeling of the windshield including, static structural, modal , and harmonic analysis

Improving the design for the supporting structure

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WaterlooUniversity of

Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Waterloo

Babak Ebrahimi

Test bed preparation for a novel pneumatic vehicle suspension system

Pneumatic spring/damper

Career Highlights

Development of a new hybrid electromagnetic shock-absorber (Conceptual design, modeling, and simulation)

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WaterlooUniversity of

Research Associate, University of Waterloo

Babak Ebrahimi

Electromagnetic simulation Stress analysis Hear transfer analysis

Career Highlights

Development of novel electromagnetic shock-absorbers(Prototyping, test-bed preparation, and testing)

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WaterlooUniversity of

Research Associate, University of Waterloo

Babak Ebrahimi

Eddy current dampers

Stator

Mover

PoleMagnets

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Active electromagnetic damper

Career Highlights

Development of a new hybrid electromagnetic shock-absorber (Prototyping, test-bed preparation, and testing)

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WaterlooUniversity of

Research Associate, University of Waterloo

Babak Ebrahimi

Accelerometer

LVDT

Load cell

Shaker

Accelerometer

Electrodynamic Shaker LDS V722

LDC500C

LC703 (200lb)

Dytran3035

A/D DAQ Board

Controller

Power Amplifier

Shaker Controller

Career Highlights

Development of a new hybrid electromagnetic shock-absorber (Different test setups)

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WaterlooUniversity of

Research Associate, University of Waterloo

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Career Highlights

Development of a new hybrid electromagnetic shock-absorber (Interfacing)

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WaterlooUniversity of

Research Associate, University of Waterloo

Babak Ebrahimi

Career Highlights

Dust Collecting Network Project

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Mechanical Design Engineer (co-op student)

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Pre-designAuto-CAD draftingImplementation

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Spray Dryer Project

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Mechanical Design Engineer (co-op student)

Babak Ebrahimi

FE Analysis

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NODAL SOLUTION

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Roller Crusher Project

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Mechanical Design Engineer (co-op student)

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Component designFE AnalysisAuto CAD drafting

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Summary of Skills

Babak Ebrahimi

• Concept development and problem solving• Computer skills (ANSYS APDL & Workbench, Comsol, Matlab, Mathcad,

Solidworks, & AutoCAD)• Prototyping and machine shop skills• Data acquisition and signal processing• Presentation and documentation skills• Teamwork