CV

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Basics

Name Faiq Shahbaz
Label CFD Engineer | Turbulence Modeling | HPC | Scientific ML
Email faiqshahbaz726@outlook.com
Phone +92-3324793085
Url https://github.com/FaiqShahbaz
Summary CFD engineer specializing in turbulence modeling, HPC workflows, and scientific machine learning, with benchmark-driven studies and large parametric simulation campaigns.

Work

  • 2025.05 - Present

    Islamabad, Pakistan

    CFD Support Engineer
    BetaCodes (Formerly Forbmax)
    Provide CFD and HPC support for users and workflows at the KAUST Supercomputing Laboratory.
    • Support CFD research and engineering users by diagnosing simulation issues, improving modeling workflows, and advising on best practices.
    • Design and deliver hands-on training sessions, including development of instructional materials for CFD and HPC workflows.
    • Assist with administration and performance optimization of a dedicated CFD cluster, including environment setup, troubleshooting, and resource management.
  • 2024.07 - 2025.05

    Islamabad, Pakistan

    Research Associate
    Computational Aeronautics Lab (CAL), NUST
    Led design and development of a small-scale ducted wind turbine, from CFD-based optimization to experimental validation.
    • Performed CFD-driven design and optimization for low wind-speed operating conditions.
    • Supported fabrication and experimental testing of the optimized prototype and compared results with simulation predictions.
    • Developed repeatable pre/post-processing and automation workflows to accelerate design iterations.
  • 2024.07 - 2024.10

    Islamabad, Pakistan

    Intern
    Dense Fusion
    Worked on numerical solver development and HPC workflows using PETSc and OpenFOAM.
    • Implemented transport-equation solvers in Python with MPI for parallel execution.
    • Customized OpenFOAM solvers and conducted performance and scalability experiments.
    • Collaborated on computational methods workshop materials with KAUST faculty.
  • 2021.11 - 2022.01

    Islamabad, Pakistan

    Intern
    Aviation Training Hub
    Assisted in mechanical diagnostics and maintenance operations of aircraft systems.
    • Troubleshot aircraft systems and improved operational workflows.
    • Coordinated with engineering teams to support maintenance tasks.
  • 2021.08 - 2021.09

    Kamra, Pakistan

    Intern
    Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
    Explored the complete process of aircraft manufacturing, system installation, and interdepartmental coordination.
    • Observed aircraft component assembly and system integration.
    • Gained experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Education

  • 2023.09 - 2025.07

    Islamabad, Pakistan

    Master of Science
    National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
    Computational Science & Engineering
    • Advanced Fluid Mechanics
    • CFD-I
    • CFD-II
    • 3D Geometric Modeling and Reconstruction
    • Computational Linear Algebra & Optimization
    • Applied Mathematics
    • Data Analysis & Statistics
    • High Performance Computing for Computational Engineering
  • 2018.09 - 2022.07

    Islamabad, Pakistan

    Bachelor of Science
    Institute of Space Technology (IST)
    Aerospace Engineering
    • Aerodynamics
    • Computational Methods
    • Aircraft Design

Certificates

Unsupervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning
Stanford/DeepLearning.AI 2024-12
PyCATIA Module
Udemy 2024-11
Advanced Learning Algorithms
Stanford/DeepLearning.AI 2024-11
Optimization Onramp
MathWorks 2024-05

Skills

Programming Languages
Python
MATLAB
C++
C
CFD & Simulation Tools
OpenFOAM
DAFoam
ANSYS Fluent
STAR-CCM+
ICEM CFD
Pointwise
Scientific Computing & HPC
MPI
PETSc
Linux
Bash
Parallel computing
Performance profiling
Machine Learning
PyTorch
PyTorch Geometric
scikit-learn
NumPy
Pandas
Jupyter
Developer Tools
Git
Docker
LaTeX
Visual Studio Code
PyCharm
CAD & Modeling
CATIA
OpenVSP
Blender
Simulink
Professional Skills
Technical documentation
Training & mentoring
Problem-solving
Team collaboration

References

Dr. Rooh Khurram
Computational Scientist, Senior Member AIAA KAUST Supercomputing Laboratory, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Shahzad Rasool
Associate Professor & Head of Department School of Interdisciplinary Engineering & Sciences (SINES), NUST
Dr. Ammar Mushtaq
Associate Professor School of Interdisciplinary Engineering & Sciences (SINES), NUST

Volunteer

  • 2020.01 - 2022.04

    Islamabad, Pakistan

    Director
    Space Society IST
    Led student technical society organizing aerospace-related academic and outreach events.
    • Directed planning and execution of campus-wide technical and space outreach events.
    • Collaborated with faculty and external organizations to host guest lectures and exhibitions.
  • 2020 - 2020

    Islamabad, Pakistan

    Manager
    IST Youth Carnival (IYC)
    Oversaw organization and planning of cultural and academic events for IST Youth Carnival.
  • 2020 - 2020

    Islamabad, Pakistan

    Manager
    International Conference on Aerospace Science and Engineering (ICASE)
    Managed event coordination for one of IST's major aerospace conferences.
    • Coordinated logistics, speaker sessions, and academic paper submissions.
    • Worked with multi-functional teams to ensure smooth event operations.
  • 2019 - 2019

    Islamabad, Pakistan

    Manager
    World Space Week
    Organized educational and outreach activities for World Space Week at IST.

Languages

English
IELTS 7.5 (CEFR C1)
Urdu
Native

Interests

Hobbies
Reading
Hiking
Badminton
Travel