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Ayon Shahed
In 2008 I completed my undergraduate studies at Queen's University and proceeded to enroll in their graduate program. During my graduate studies I dedicated much of my time to studying solar thermal systems, solar PV systems, policy development, data acquisition and instrumentation devices, energy modeling and sustainability in business practice. In October 2010 I received my M.Eng in mechanical engineering.
Prior to university I attended schooling in both Canada and Bangladesh. I would like to 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.
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
- Renewable Technologies (spec. solar energy)
- Economics of Sustainable Development
- Project Management
- Conflict Resolution and Security Issues
- International Development
Material on Appropredia
Overview of solar resource fundamentals and calculations.
Parametric Analysis of Pot-in-Pot Refrigeration System.
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.)