Senior Multiphysics Simulation Engineer CFD Turbomachinery AI-Driven Engineering
Open to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Europe, USA
[email protected] +923475432010 linkedin.com/in/anasghaffar
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior Multiphysics Simulation Engineer with 10+ years of experience in CFD, multiphase flow,
turbomachinery and AI-driven modeling (aerospace & energy). Proven track record of reducing
computational cost by 28% using ML surrogates, solving coupled physics
(CFD+FSI+combustion), and delivering end-to-end simulation studies. Proficient in ANSYS
Fluent/CFX, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, and Python automation. Experienced in applications
relevant to oil & gas, renewable energy, and aerospace propulsion industries.
CORE SKILLS
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation (ANSYS Fluent, CFX, ICEM CFD,
STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM)
• Multiphase Flow (Oil & Gas Pipelines, Flow Regimes, Pressure Drop)
• Turbomachinery (Compressors, Turbines, Rotating Flows)
• Multiphysics Simulation (CFD + FSI + Combustion)
• Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) & Aeroelasticity
• Combustion Modeling (Gas Generators, Ramjet Systems)
• Python Automation (NumPy, TensorFlow, Post-Processing)
• AI/ML for Engineering (Surrogate Models, Design Optimization)
• Heat Transfer & Turbulence Modeling
• CAD modeling (Solidworks, CATIA, Creo)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior CFD, AI & Systems Engineer - Islamabad, Pakistan 2023 to Present
• Led high-fidelity CFD simulations (ANSYS Fluent/CFX) for turbojet and turbofan
engines, including CAD modeling, aerodynamic design, and performance analysis, in
some projects improving flow efficiency by 7% and reducing manual effort via Python
automation.
• Modeled turbomachinery (compressors/turbines)- analyzed pressure fields, flow
separation, efficiency maps, and off-design performance.
• Performed multiphase flow simulations for oil & gas pipelines (flow regimes, pressure
drop).
• Developed AI surrogate models (TensorFlow) that reduced computational cost by 28%.
• Executed systems engineering (URD, SRD, TEMP) and requirement traceability for
aerospace subsystems.
Simulation Engineer - Harvbridge Technologies 2015 to 2023
• Delivered CFD and multiphysics simulation solutions in aerospace and energy
applications
• Performed high-fidelity simulations involving complex geometries, multiphysics
coupling, and large computational datasets
• Conducted FSI-based wind turbine blade simulations to analyze deformation effects on
aerodynamic performance
• Performed combustion modeling of gas generators, turbojets, Turbofans and ramjet
propulsion systems
• Simulated multiphase flow behavior in petroleum pipelines for flow optimization
• Designed UAVs, gas generators, turbojet, turbofans and aerodynamic systems using
CAD and CFD tools
• Developed Python-based tools for simulation automation, optimization, and data-driven
modeling.
Research & Teaching Assistant - Xi'an Jiaotong University 2019 to 2022
• Performed 3D unsteady CFD of flapping wings (FORTRAN solver), published in
international journals.
• Taught CFD concepts and Tecplot post-processing.
KEY PROJECTS
AI-Accelerated Multiphase Pipeline Simulation - ANSYS Fluent (VOF/Eulerian) + ML
(TensorFlow) to predict flow regimes; 28% time reduction.
FSI-Based Wind Turbine Blade Optimization - Coupled CFD & structural FSI; improved
efficiency and reduced stress.
Combustion Modeling of Gas Generator & Ramjet System - Reacting flow simulations;
achieved better thrust performance.
CFD Analysis of Axial Compressor / Turbine - ANSYS CFX multi-stage compressor
analysis, optimized pressure ratio & efficiency.
Flapping Wing Aerodynamics - Unsteady CFD (FORTRAN), Reynolds number & ground
effect study (peer-reviewed).
EDUCATION
PhD Aerospace Engineering (Ongoing) - IST 2022 to 2026
MEng in Computational Fluid Dynamics - Xi'an Jiaotong University 2019 to 2022
BSc Aerospace Engineering - IST 2015 to 2019
AWARDS
3 Academic Gold Medalist
