About Me
I am a dedicated and skilled Graduate Research Assistant with a strong background in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. My expertise lies in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), with hands-on experience using tools like ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, and SolidWorks. I am passionate about solving complex problems in fluid dynamics and heat transfer, and I am always eager to learn and apply new technologies.
Professional Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Missouri-Columbia | Jan 2025 - Present
- Conducting two-phase flow visualization using ANSYS Fluent.
- Analyzing flow visualization of electric motor cooling channels.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Missouri-Columbia | Aug 2025 - Present
- Instructed and evaluated around 120 students in MAE 2300: Thermodynamics.
Design Engineer
Precise Hydro Engineering & Construction Pvt. Ltd. | Nov 2022 - June 2024
- Performed detailed hydromechanical design, drafting, and analysis of various hydropower components.
- Conducted site visits and prepared inspection documentation for multiple hydropower projects in Nepal.
Mechanical Engineer
Mega Hydro and Engineering Pvt. Ltd. | Sep 2021 - Oct 2022
- Supervised fabrication of various hydromechanical components.
- Prepared, scheduled, coordinated, and monitored hydropower projects.
Education
PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
University of Missouri-Columbia | 2025 - Present
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
Kathmandu University, Nepal | CGPA: 3.40 | 2017 - 2022
Technical Skills
- Designing Tools: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SpaceClaim
- CFD Tools: FLUENT Meshing, ICEM CFD, FLUENT Solver, CFX, CFD-Post, OpenFOAM, ParaView
- Programming: MATLAB, Python, C++
- Other: Scientific Writing, Literature Review, Microsoft Office
Research Projects
External Flow
- Aerodynamic analysis of Ahmed body using ANSYS Fluent.
- Flow over a Circular Cylinder: comparison between steady and unsteady state using ANSYS.
Internal Flow
- Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in a Mixing Elbow using ANSYS.
- Study of flow performance of a globe valve in ANSYS Fluent.
Multiphase Flow
- Flow Analysis inside an Orifice: Cavitation Problem.
- Analysis of Flush Tank: Volume of Fluid (VOF) Approach.
Publications
Aryal, B., Paudel, S., et al. (2022). Development of Condition Monitoring of Hydropower System Using Vibration Sensor. XVII Vibration Engineering & Technology of Machinery, VETOMAC 2022. [Under Review]
Aryal, B., Gurung, P., et al. (2019). Design, Fabrication and Testing of Hydrocyclone Separator as Sediment Separation System. The Second International Conference on Engineering & Technology, Kantipur Engineering College, Nepal.