Dr. Cormac Eason

Thermal and mechanical design of packaging for experimental electronic and photonic modules. Creation of 3D CAD models using Solidworks. Thermal and mechanical analysis with COMSOL Multiphysics. Design of surgical, diagnostic and implantable devices, high speed transceivers and various micro-optical systems. Design of novel packaging for next generation photonic prototypes. Management of clients, machine shops, suppliers and internal team members on various projects.

Designed next generation gearbox prototype for a wave energy harvesting device using ProEngineer. Performed manual Stress analysis and lifetime calculations for the gears and bearings, consulted on all areas of overall design for seaworthiness.

Mechanical design and testing of next generation sef-weighing suitcase handle using ProEngineer. Design for manufacture, mechanical and structural design. Collaboration with the electronic designer to integrate the electronics and battery with mechanical parts. Mechanical testing of design.

Lecturer in 3D CAD, Engineering Science (3 Modules, Newton's Laws, Solid Mechanics, Engineering Design Calculations, Linkages), Thermodynamics (Steam cycles, refrigeration, internal combustion engines, turbines), Design and Manufacturing Technology, Sustainable Energy, Presentation Skills, Study Skills. Supervised 15 Final Year Engineering Projects, Acted as second marker for Approximately 30 projects and one Masters Thesis.

Feasibility Study on experimental pulsating heat pipe system.

Post-doctoral researcher in the area of heat transfer and fluid flow in microchannels. Studied superhydrophobic surfaces.

PhD student. Studying manufacture methods for microchannels, followed by fluid flow and heat transfer in manufactured channels. Awarded PhD title for this work.

Bike Shop Mechanic and sales assistant.

Summer Internship in Arup Civil Engineering Consultancy, Limerick. Performed HVAC and piping design calculations, surveyed buildings, prepared tender documents.

Intern Engineer - performed structural design calculations on products, maintained ISO documentation, designed tooling, communicated with customers regarding suitability of parts being ordered, troubleshooting of parts in service based on communication from workers on site.

Project Management, PMBOK

Microchannel fluid flow and heat transfer, experimental and theoretical analysis.

Material Science, Mechanical Design, Failure Analysis, 3D CAD, Finite Element Analysis, Final year project was a study of precision timekeeping in a temperature compensated pendulum.