Ahmed Oshinibosi
Its an exciting time to work in the automotive industry, with the focus on green energy and electric cars. Weight is a big topic because if a car is too heavy it consumes more fuel and emits more carbon monoxide. I use mathematical modelling to make sure vehicles are designed in a more weight-efficient way.
Before my Masters I was already working in the car industry and with mathematical modelling, but I didnt have enough knowledge of the fundamentals. I wanted a course that would help me fill this gap and the course at Leeds offered this. I also received an International Excellence scholarship from the Faculty of Engineering, which was good news!
My course let me choose modules that related to automotive engineering, so I could tailor my studies. Two modules in particular really increased my technical knowledge, and a whole range of industry-standard software was available in my School, which was a massive plus.
Whats really exciting is Im now doing a part-time PhD with the University, funded and supported by Bentley. My PhD topic is on minimising noise and vibration from brake discs and Im working with the same expert academics I met studying my Masters. The quality of the lecturers is the thing I value most about my Masters at Leeds highly qualified and experienced teachers with close links with industry. You can tell theyre teaching about things theyve actually worked on. Theyre always conducting research with industry and their knowledge is very current.
Im now an alumni mentor for the University. I answer questions, mostly from Mechanical Engineering students, about my role or give advice on their job applications. The University played an important role in helping me get where I am today and I feel giving something back is the least I can do.
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