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Ayon Shahed

I am a recent graduate of the Masters of Engineering program at Queen's University with four years of experience in the field of solar energy. My studies focused on primarily on solar thermal systems, solar PV systems, policy development, data acquisition and instrumentation devices, energy modeling and sustainability in business practice. I have also acquired experience with feasibility studies analyzing both technical and financial viability of projects.

Prior to university I attended schooling in both Canada and Bangladesh. I would like to eventually work in the field of international development and utilize my skills to provide education, engineering and aid to underprivileged societies. I am specifically interested in labour initiatives, use of technology for empowerment and appropriate design.

My personal blog: Snipers Shedding Camo

Highlighted University Courses

• MECH 831 Convective Heat Transfer
• MECH 864 Engineering Analysis
• MPA 877 Energy Policy
• SURP 855 Environmental Policy and Management
• MECH 425 Engineering for Sustainable Development
• MECH 455 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• MPA 831 Economics of National Security
• MECH 820 Solar Photovoltaic Materials, Cells and Systems Engineering
• COMM 375 International Business
• MECH 426 Manufacturing Business Strategy
• MECH 430 Thermal Systems Design

Areas of Interest

My interests are quite broad but it helps to keep things new and provides a greater sense of perspective

• Energy Infrastructure
• Robotics
• Urban and Rural Planning
• Environmental Conservation
• Micro Electro Mechanical Systems
• Cradle to Cradle Design
• Education and Literacy
• Writing and Poetry
• Renewable Technologies (spec. solar energy)
• Economics of Sustainable Development
• Project Management
• Conflict Resolution and Security Issues
• International Development
• Labour Issues

Material on Appropredia

• The Solar Resource

        Overview of solar resource fundamentals and calculations.

• Zeer pot refrigeration (design)

        Parametric Analysis of Pot-in-Pot Refrigeration System.

• Preliminary Review of Geothermal Solar Assisted Heat Pumps

         Published for the Canadian Solar Buildings Research Network 2009. Presentation and paper made available

• A Review of the Technology, Economics and Politics of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

         A brief overview of the various factors effecting the adaptation of CCS.

Other Highlighted Work

• Development of a Wireless Monitoring System for On-Board Battery Levels for the Queen's University Solar Car Team 2008

         The system utilized National Instrument's LabView to wirelessly interface a DAQ and netbook on board the solar car to a notebook in the strategy vehicle.

• Solar Conservation Strategy for Ontario

         Presentation for assessment in MPA 877 Energy Policy Course 2009.

Teaching Assistantships

I have been a teaching assistant at Queen's University for:

• MECH 212 Design Techniques taught by Dr. Tim Bryant
• MECH 330 Thermodynamics II taught by Dr. Andrew Pollard
• MECH 213 Manufacturing Methods taught by Dr. Jack Jeswiet
• MECH 399 Engineering Laboratories (Hot Plate Heat Transfer Lab T.A.)