Onshape, SimScale CFD
Liquid Distribution Plate
Redesigned a plate to spread liquid evenly across its surface while using as little of the plate's area as possible, testing each iteration in CFD.
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Mechanical engineering student at University College Dublin
Zaid S. Niaz
I design, simulate and build things, from CAD and CFD to 3D-printed, laser-cut prototypes.
About
I'm a third-year mechanical engineering student with hands-on experience in CAD, CFD and thermal simulation, programming and rapid prototyping. As Head of Hack Club at UCD ElecSoc, I run hackathons for 50 to 100 people and lead UCD teams in external competitions.
- Studying
- BE Mechanical Engineering, UCD, graduating 2029
- Award
- MetLife Scholarship recipient
- Role
- Head of Hack Club, UCD ElecSoc
Projects
100%of the liquid replaced within 45 seconds by my redesign
10%replaced by the original design
More work
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Modular Car Kits
Designed and produced 10 build-and-race car kits, each with a modular chassis housing all the components.
Onshape, laser cutting, 3D printing -
Modular Micromouse Maze
Designed and built a fully modular maze for the UCD Micromouse Competition, reconfigurable between runs.
Onshape, laser cutting, 3D printing -
Robotic Arm Lifting System
Designed the rotating ring and lifting mechanism for a sand-machine robotic arm.
Autodesk Fusion -
Robotic Spider
Designed the body shell for a personal robotics project, fitting all internal components while making assembly easier.
Autodesk Fusion, 3D printing
Leadership
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Head of Hack Club
UCD Electrical & Electronic Engineering Society
- Organise and run hackathons with 50 to 100 participants per event.
- Secured sponsorship from SUNLU, EBS and Analog Devices.
- Lead UCD teams in external hackathons such as CleanerGrid, currently running two competing teams.
- Organised a guest talk at UCD by EirGrid.
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Organiser, UCD Micromouse Competition
Designed and built the competition's reconfigurable maze.
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Organiser, Car Kit Build & Race
Designed and produced 10 modular car kits for participants to build and race.
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Substitute Teacher
Muslim National School, Dublin
Led groups of primary school children and taught science lessons.
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Chess Tutor
Taught chess to beginners, who went on to win competitive games.
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Events Team
UCD Islamic Society
Helped plan and run society events.
Skills
CAD
- Autodesk Fusion
- Onshape
- Multi-part assemblies
- Moving mechanisms
Simulation
- ANSYS
- SimScale
- CFD
- Airflow and thermal analysis
Programming
- Python and C, proficient
- C++, MATLAB and R, working knowledge
Fabrication
- 3D printing
- Laser cutting
- Soldering
- Qualified on UCD Makerspace machines