Ali Almater

1105 WA St Moscow, ID 83843 (208)-310-2143 alma3451@vandals.uidaho.edu

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of Idaho: Moscow, ID

Expected Graduation Fall 2014

GPA: 3.51/4.0

RELEVANT SKILLS:

Solid Modeling: SolidWorks

Programming: MATLAB, Excel, Python(scripting) and TK Solver

Finite Element Analysis: ABAQUS

Personal Skills: Problem Solving, working both in groups and independently

RELEVANT COURSE WORK:
Thermal Energy System,
Mechanical Systems Modeling
Electrical Circuits,

Computer Aided Design (CAD),

Mechanics of Materials,
Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer

Advanced Fluid Mechanics,

Gas Dynamics
Linear Differential Equations

PROJECTS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

University of Idaho South Campus Chiller Plant System: Map the states and efficiencies of the plant
itself using knowledge I have gathered from classes like Fluids, Thermo energy system, heat transfer, and
Economics.
3-D Modelling of Car Engine: Designed a 3-D modeled of an old car engine as part of a team project.
Utilized Solid works program to perform FEA analysis to verify that our model was correct.
Design of Laser Arm: Designed a laser arm that wrote numbers from 1-10 with a team of five students.
Developed a device that would engrave internal production codes onto a part such that they are removed by
the final finishing process in Boeing's Skin and Spar manufacturing facility. Mastered the ability to control
the depth of the engraving with a high degree of precision. Completion of this project was done by a three
part process of Designing, Manufacturing, assembling and Safety.
Heated Driveway Thermal System: Designed a thermal energy system that heated a driveway during
winter months. Selected, modelled, and determined the layout of the heating tubes, heat transfer fluid, and
mechanics as part of a team. Some considerations included working with pump(s), heat exchanger(s), and
energy source(s) of the system and reasonable estimate of initial cost of the system.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Welding
Arduino
Simple Metal Fabrication
Lean Manufacture

LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVMENT

University of Idaho International Programs Office (IPO) coordinator
Pick up new international students, give campus tours, and organize networking events for freshmen
Engineering Student Teacher
Mentored lower classmen students and assisted in homework and projects in Calculus I-III, Statics, Dynamics and
Thermodynamics.
Moscow Community Volunteer
Led a team of students, restored and cleaned the Paradise Creek, participate in Paint the Palouse by painting homes
for people in need, volunteer to serve food at the Food Shelter
American Society of Mechanical Engineers- Member
Languages-English, Arabic, Urdu and beginner Spanish