Marvin Mena

Engineering Laboratory Assistant at UCLA

oContributed in ongoing research at the Boiling Heat Transfer Lab at UCLA. Contributed by assembling thermocouples and attaching them to the experimental device. oImproved the accuracy of the temperature readings for the experimental device. oPerformed independent research under the auspices of Professor Vijay Dhir, the dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences involving energy harvesting through the usage of thermoelectric material co-polymer P (VDF-TrFE) by using frictional force.

Systems Integration and Analysis - AeroPhysics Intern at United Launch Alliance (ULA)

Thermodynamics and Combustion Laboratory Assistant at Syracuse University

oPerform thermodynamic analysis of energy systems. oDeveloped a program in Fortran modeling the isentropic flow in an internal combustion engine. Related crank angle to the displacement volume and applied thermodynamic knowledge to calculate the changing temperature and pressure gradient. oCurrently working with KIVA, a code that analyzes and simulates the reacting flows in processes that occur in an internal combustion engine. Code developed in Los Alamos National Lab. oRun General Mesh Viewer, a software that receives and interprets mesh(grid) data and transforms it into a visual representation of the processes at different time steps of the flow simulation.

Academic Excellence Workshop (AEW) Facilitator at Syracuse University

Facilitate a weekly workshop of engineering students that guide participants in mathematics and engineering courses. Mastery of material, communication skills, and teaching skills required.

Syracuse University