Danish Iqbal
Computational Engineer
45145, Essen

Professional Experience

Freelance & Skill Building

March 2024 — present

  • Automating and optimizing IT operational workflows for an e-commerce platform.
  • Pursuing self-directed study in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science.

Research Assistant | University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany

August 2017 — March 2024

  • Designed, developed, and implemented a novel numerical method in MATLAB for multi-physics simulation.
  • Utilized ANSYS, Abaqus, and FEAP for advanced simulations, including scripting for automation and customization.
  • Taught graduate courses in Structural Dynamics and programming with ANSYS, Fortran, C++, and Python.
  • Supervised three master's one bachelor's theses on diverse topics in computational mechanics.
  • Managed an e-learning project to digitize course content and develop tools like inverted classroom and virtual labs.

Visiting Researcher | Federation University, Ballarat, Australia

January 2020 — March 2020

  • Collaborated between the University of Duisburg-Essen and Federation University to advance joint research initiatives under the Australia-Germany Joint Research Cooperation (DAAD-PPP).
  • Implemented the extension of the Scaled Boundary Finite Element Method to model thermoelastic fracture in special-purpose engineering materials.

Student Assistant | University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany

January 2017 — March 2017

  • Developed a special-purpose polygon-based finite element (Scaled Boundary Finite Element) in FORTRAN.
  • Integrated the element subroutine into an open-source software FEAPpv.

Student Worker | Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Düsseldorf, Germany

June 2015 — October 2015

  • Executed spot welding with jigs and performed automotive assembly line tasks.

Student Worker | Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Rastatt, Germany

October 2014 — December 2014

  • Carried out production tasks on automotive assembly line.

Logistics Assistant | Amazon Deutschland Services GmbH, Rheinberg, Germany

December 2013 — December 2013

  • Scanned items and prepared them for packaging.

Internship | Karachi Tools, Dies & Moulds Center, Karachi, Pakistan

June 2011 — July 2011

  • Practical training in CAD/CAM and nitriding heat treatment.