Mayvand Stanekzi

Graduate Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience in fluid dynamics, mechanical design, and simulation, developed through academic projects and national engineering competitions. Proficient in ANSYS Fluent, SolidWorks, and MATLAB, with a strong foundation in CFD, turbulence modelling, and experimental validation. Successfully led a final year dissertation on optimising butterfly valve performance using CFD, identifying key pressure loss and cavitation factors. Demonstrated practical engineering skills through IMechE challenges, including a spring-powered line launcher and a vertical pipe-climbing robot. Committed to delivering innovative, data-driven solutions and ready to contribute to real-world engineering projects with a focus on performance, efficiency, and design optimization.

• Final Year Project – CFD Analysis of Butterfly Valve Flow Characteristics
  Utilised ANSYS Fluent to analyse fluid flow structure, turbulence, and pressure drop across a butterfly valve at various opening angles (15°–90°). Designed 2D valve geometry, optimised mesh configurations, and applied the k-ε turbulence model to solve RANS equations. Key findings included vortex formation, cavitation risk zones, and exponential pressure loss relationships. Demonstrated ability to interpret complex CFD outputs and propose design optimisations to improve valve efficiency in industrial applications.
• CFD Simulation of Venturi Meter Flow (ANSYS Fluent)
  Modelled and simulated laminar water flow through a venturi meter using coarse, medium, and dense mesh resolutions. Investigated velocity distribution, entrance effects, and validated results against Poiseuille’s flow theory. Demonstrated accuracy in capturing flow development and pressure gradients under varying boundary conditions.
• Experimental Validation of Bernoulli’s Principle
  Conducted lab-based tests using manometers and Pitot tubes to observe pressure and velocity changes in a converging-diverging pipe. Applied continuity and Bernoulli equations to interpret empirical data and explained deviations due to real-world effects such as frictional loss.
• IMechE Design Challenges – Line Launcher (2022) & Internal Pipe Climber (2023)
  Participated in two national IMechE engineering design competitions.
  • Line Launcher (2022): Designed and built a spring-powered device to launch a squash ball 2–6m with angle adjustability. Used CAD, laser cutting, and 3D printing to fabricate parts; integrated a motor for resetting the spring mechanism. Delivered a cost-effective design within a £30 budget.
  • Internal Pipe Climber (2023): Developed a robotic device capable of ascending vertically inside a pipe while carrying increasing loads. Focused on weight balance, grip mechanics, and system reliability under varying load conditions. Applied iterative prototyping and testing to meet competition requirements.

• Football
• Formula 1