Senior Lecturer

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Mr. Spad Acharya is a highly qualified and experienced mechanical engineer with a passion for teaching. He has over 7 years of experience in the field of engineering education. Mr. Acharya holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Systems Design and Engineering from the Institute of Engineering (IOE), Pulchowk Campus, Lalitpur, which he completed in December 2022. His master’s thesis focused on the unsteady numerical analysis of transonic buffeting over a supercritical airfoil.

Prior to his master’s degree, Mr. Acharya obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from IOE, Pulchowk Campus in September 2016. During his undergraduate studies, he worked on a major project that involved developing a take-off and landing performance calculation tool for domestic aircrafts in Nepal. This project aimed to facilitate operators and aviation service providers with a means to estimate operational requirements and performance data for safe take-off and landing operations.

Mr. Acharya has gained valuable experience in academia, having worked as a Senior Lecturer at Sagarmatha Engineering College in Sanepa, Lalitpur from November 2019 to November 2022. He taught courses such as Engineering Drawing I & II, Thermodynamics, and Workshop Technology. Prior to that, he served as a Lecturer at the same college from May 2017 to November 2019, teaching similar courses. Before joining Sagarmatha Engineering College, Mr. Acharya worked as an Assistant Lecturer at Janakpur Engineering College in Tathali, Bhaktapur.

Mr. Acharya possesses strong computer skills, including proficiency in software such as Maple, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks. He also has basic knowledge in programming languages such as C, MATLAB, and Python. His research work involved using computational methods and tools such as MATLAB, Python, OpenFOAM and XFLR5.

Education:

• Masters of Science in Mechanical Systems Design and Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Lalitpur

• Bachelors of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, Lalitpur

Professional Experience

• Senior Lecturer, Sagarmatha Engineering College (2019-Present)

• Assistant Lecturer, Janakpur Engineering College (2017-2019)

Professional Memberships

• Registered Engineer, Nepal Engineering Council
  Regd. Number: 3055 “Mechanical” “A”

Teaching Interests:

• Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

• Engineering Drawing

• Workshop Technology

• Numerical Methods

• Finite Element Methods

Research Interests:

• Computational Fluid Dynamics

• Vibration

Publications:

• Conference Paper on “Unsteady Numerical Analysis of Transonic Buffeting over a Supercritical Airfoil”
  Accepted paper on VETOMAC 2022

Expertise/Skills:

• OpenFOAM

I have developed strong skills in utilizing OpenFOAM, a renowned computational tool, for solving complex flow problems. I am proficient in setting up the flow conditions, solving the governing equations, and studying the characteristics of different types of flows. My experience in OpenFOAM enables me to conduct accurate numerical simulations and gain insights into aerodynamic behavior.

• MATLAB & MAPLE

I have acquired proficiency in both MATLAB and Maple, two powerful software tools commonly used in engineering and scientific applications. With MATLAB, I am adept at performing numerical computations, data analysis, and data visualization. I can efficiently write scripts and develop algorithms for various engineering problems. In addition, my expertise in Maple allows me to tackle symbolic computations, mathematical modeling, and advanced mathematical analysis. These skills enable me to effectively solve complex engineering problems and enhance my research and analytical capabilities.