Kwasi Hyiah
@kwasihyiah
Mechanical engineer and researcher specializing in fluid dynamics and renewable energy solutions.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a motivated Mechanical Engineer and current PhD candidate at the University of Manitoba with research experience in fluid turbulence and renewable energy. I have published in the International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow and presented at THMT-23, demonstrating strong research, experimental, and analytical capabilities.
I have teaching and mentoring experience as a teaching assistant, hands-on industry internships in machining and welding, and proficiency in CAD, MATLAB, Python, and technical tools. I collaborate well in teams, contribute to academic and community initiatives, and seek roles where I can apply engineering skills to impactful energy and fluid-mechanics challenges.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UMTeaching Assistant
University of Manitoba
Dec 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Assisted instructors during lab sessions, resulting in a 20% increase in student grades in MECH 2150.
UMResearch Assistant
University of Manitoba
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Conducted renewable-energy research and experimental studies on fluid turbulence around bluff bodies, contributing to peer-reviewed journal and conference publications and supporting faculty research projects.
Teaching Assistant
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 (11 months)
Conducted tutorials, assisted lecturers, and graded assignments for Dynamics of Solid Mechanics and Dynamics of Machinery courses, improving student performance and engagement.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Alabama Castings (TCC, KNUST)
Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 (2 months)
Performed machining and welding to manufacture grinding plates and fabricated classroom tables, applying hands-on fabrication and quality-control practices in a production setting.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Global Health Design Initiative
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 (2 months)
Supported data collection at a teaching hospital for healthcare equipment design projects, collaborating with international students to identify department needs for future interventions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UMUniversity of Manitoba
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
2024 -
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering focused on renewable energy research beginning in September 2024.
UMUniversity of Manitoba
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
2022 - 2024
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with research on fluid turbulence around bluff bodies completed October 2024.
KTKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
2016 - 2020
Activities and societies: Mechanical engineering internships; student leadership roles including Music Director and Head of Welfare Committee.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering covering machining, welding, and core mechanical engineering coursework completed October 2020.
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