Najmul H. Abid​

​[Sept. 2015 - Dec. 2019]  Research Assistant

                                            Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Bioinspiration, McGill University, Canada

• Computational modeling of fracture in advanced composites, including bioinspired composites,
  architectured material and topologically interlocked material.

• Developed highly efficient, novel computational tools based on nonlinear finite element and discrete
  element methods (FEM/DEM).

• Analyzed data and presented results as reports and presentations to industries and various inter-
  national research groups.

• Attracted more than CAD 100,000 in fellowships, scholarships and awards.

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[Sept. 2015 - Dec. 2019]   Teaching Assistant

                                             McGill University, Canada​

• Conducted several lab sessions for the Statistical and Measurement Laboratory. 

• Mentored undergraduate students and trained them on various experimental setups.

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​[Sept. 2013 - June 2015]   Research Assistant

                                             Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, UAE

• Developed nonlinear multiscale models of advanced high strength steels through ABAQUS with
  UMAT.

• Preformed several parametric studies on particle size, aspect ratio and distribution, interface 
  properties, 3rd phase reinforcement, and grain boundary size and geometry.

• Developed several microstructural design guidelines for optimum performance.

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[Sept. 2013 - June. 2015]   Teaching Assistant

                                              Masdar institute of Science and Technology, UAE​

• I was assigned master level courses including Differential Equations and Linear Algebra and Advanced Engineering Mathematics.  

• Conducted several class tutorials, trained students on Matlab and MS Excel and marked homework, midterms and exams. 

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[July ​2011 - Sept. 2011]    Co-op Trainee

                                             National Petrochemical Industrial Company, Saudi Arabia

• Assessed periodically field equipment that required mechanical maintenance.

• Preformed preventive maintenance on rotatory and static equipment and read manuals for technical comprehension.

• Attended daily meetings and help prepare reports and document activities.