zak-ahmed

Experience

• Mechanical Design Engineer Near East University · Full-time Mar 2021 – Present 4 yrs Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus •Designed and modified a scaled prototype of an electrically powered tilt-wing unmanned air vehicle (UAV) using SolidWorks.
  
  •Developed a fixed-wing agricultural UAV, applying DFM and FEA to ensure structural integrity and manufacturability, to improve aerial efficiency in precision farming.
  
  •Developed a specialized test bench for assessing roll control in a tilt-wing UAV and conducted experiments employing a PID controller to stabilize the motors. The results demonstrated robust roll stability, leading to the successful integration of this system into the tilt-wing UAV, yielding positive outcomes during testing and operation.
  
  •Performed FEA (Finite Element Analysis) in Ansys to analyze the structural rigidity and safety of airframe components before integration, while optimizing their weight for improved efficiency.
  
  •Built mechanical prototype fixtures using 3D printing for rapid testing and delivering tangible, early-stage proof-of-concepts.
  
  •Optimized motor mount pylon design using Fusion 360, reducing weight by 15% while maintaining structural efficiency.
  
  •Led the creation and development of a wide range of engineering reports and documents, including schematics, designs, and more. Created detailed engineering reports, schematics and technical documentation for project deliverables.