Ahmad Adil | Summary

Education

2025 – 2026

MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Grade: Distinction (expected)

Imperial College London · London, United Kingdom

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Activities and Societies

2020 – 2024

BS Mechanical Engineering
Grade: 3.88 / 4.00

Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology · Swabi, Pakistan

Electives

Activities and Societies

2018 – 2020

A-Level Education
Grade: 3A*s + AS Level Distinction across two provinces

Karachi Grammar School · Karachi, Pakistan

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Activities and Societies

Jul 2024 – May 2025

Graduate Trainee Engineer

Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited · Sadiqabad, Pakistan

Applied CFD and FEA in ANSYS to investigate a waste heat boiler design, identifying improvement opportunities with projected annual savings of £20,000.
Reverse-engineered 3 heat exchanger and mixing tank assemblies in SolidWorks from OEM drawings.
Produced manufacturing drawings and photorealistic renders to support design modifications and interdepartmental review.
Reviewed 12+ piping isometrics and P&IDs, performing flexibility analysis using CAESAR-II to ensure compliance with ASME and API standards.
Investigated 15 weld defects in piping and heat exchangers, documenting findings and supporting corrective actions.
Built a thermal movement tracker in Microsoft Excel for the reforming reaction furnace at the ammonia plant.
Performed 3 management safety audits under DuPont PSM during the annual plant turnaround.

Jun 2023 – Jul 2023

Mechanical Maintenance Intern

Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) · Karachi, Pakistan

Supported on-site inspections identifying 14+ structural defects in pipelines and storage tanks.
Applied NDE techniques including ultrasonic thickness gauging and dye-penetrant testing across 0.8 km of pipework.
Diagnosed pump failures across 2 facilities using root cause analysis.
Processed 10+ purchase and material requisitions for maintenance projects using SAP S/4 HANA.

Oct 2025 – Present

Chassis Engineer

Imperial Formula Racing · London, United Kingdom

Designed a load-bearing headrest to sustain 890 N, validated through ANSYS FEA.
Independently redesigned the steering wheel in SolidWorks, achieving an 18% weight reduction while meeting structural targets.
Produced manufacturing drawings for 3 components; fabricated using waterjet cutting and FDM 3D printing.

Dec 2020 – May 2024

Mechanical Design and Technical Documentation Lead

Team Foxtrot · Swabi, Pakistan

Led end-to-end UAV design and fabrication within a cross-functional team of 25+ peers.
Fabricated and tested 5+ UAVs using carbon fibre composites, glass fibre, and Styrofoam.
Represented the team at the 2024 RoboNation SUAS Competition in Maryland, achieving a Top 5 rank among 70 international teams.
Negotiated and secured a £1,500 sponsorship; contributed to the team's four-time award-winning performance at the IMechE UAS Challenge, United Kingdom.
Led 15+ SolidWorks workshops, training 200+ junior peers in CAD modelling.

Oct 2023 – May 2024

Executive Committee Member

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) · Swabi, Pakistan

Led a team of 15 instructors to conduct SolidWorks workshops, training 200+ students.
Raised over £160 in STEM donations through university events.

May 2023 – Dec 2023

Technical Team Member

IMechE UAS Challenge Pakistan · Islamabad, Pakistan

Reviewed CAD and CFD analysis submissions for authenticity across 18+ competing teams nationwide.
Led the compilation and release of the competition rulebook, incorporating feedback and lessons learned from previous challenge cycles.
Scrutineered UAVs from 4 teams against airworthiness and structural criteria ahead of competition.
Provided technical support and rules clarification to participating teams throughout the challenge.