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ME-EM Graduate Seminar Speaker Series

proudly presents

Kevin Howard, PhD

Aerodynamics Technical Expert
Ford Motor Company

Abstract

This presentation will cover the generic industrial design process with particular focus on implementation of aerodynamics into automotive development. Topics will include investigation of various tools available and how and when to use them during the design timeline. Additionally, the topic of tool correlation will be discussed, as there are many engineering tool options that can be used during development and the tool capabilities and assumptions need to be recognized and understood. Finally, a few slides will be presented on the topic of industry hiring not-so-secret secrets to provide students with a perspective on what industry hiring managers look for on resumes and applications.

Bio

Kevin Howard currently works as the aerodynamics technical expert and CFD supervisor for aero and aero-acoustics at Ford Motor Company where he leads the development of computational and experimental tools to push the boundaries of aerodynamics and help to create the most aerodynamically efficient vehicle designs possible. Kevin holds an undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering from Iowa State University, an automotive engineering master’s degree from Clemson University, and a PhD in fluid mechanics from the University of Minnesota. He has helped design aerodynamic components on vehicles ranging from tractor trailers to NASCAR Cup cars. Kevin grew up on a family farm in South Dakota and has a passion for all things mechanical - if flow moves through, into or around it, and you can ride / drive / fly it, chances are, it's an interest of his.

Invited by: Radheshyam Tewari