Zulqarnain Ali
Nantes
Summary
Student of EMSHIP+ and experienced engineer with almost 03 years in shipyard operations, focusing on 3D modeling, 2D design, and structural analysis (FEM). Demonstrated success in contributing to complex vessel design projects, ensuring functional designs for hull construction. Dedicated to advancing sustainable maritime solutions through teamwork and ongoing skill enhancement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainee, DuraBond Project (MS Thesis Internship)
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore
Nantes
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Working on numerical simulations of composite and bonded patches to repair ships.
- Receiving training on FEMAP and ComposeIT software tools
Assistant Manager (Technical) Shipbuilding
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd
Karachi
10.2020 - 06.2023
- Led design team for FEA analysis, fabrication, testing of fixed supports, & cradles for docking.
- Developed & reviewed 3D models, lines plans, GA, block lifting, & launching plans.
- Performed inclining tests, sea trials, & welding inspections as per BV class rules.
- Upgraded ship launching system by utilization of air bags & performed launching calculations.
- Monitored, controlled, and planned contractual activities among stakeholders for Mooring boats.
- Documented structural strength calculation results and prepared detailed technical reports.
- Organized project review meetings to evaluate project progress and address critical issues
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Technology
University of Rostock
Rostock, Germany08-2025
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Ship Design
University of Liege
Liege, Belgium06-2024
Master of Science - Naval Architecture
National University of Sciences & Technology
Karachi, Pakistan09-2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University Of Engineering & Technology, Lahore
Lahore, Pakistan08-2017
Skills
- Well-Oriented
- Team player
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
- Adaptable
- AutoCAD
- Ansys (Workbench)
- FEMAP
- Rhino
- Python
Languages
Urdu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Projects
- Design of a crew transfer vessel (catamaran) for Belgian offshore wind turbines
- Design of a fully electric ferry for 300 passengers for inland waterways
- Design of semi-submersible foundations for 15 MW wind turbines
- Design optimization and finite element analysis of pipeline wall support
- FEM convergence study for deflection in beam, and buckling of hinged shell
- Predictive modeling of ship parameters using a machine learning-driven regression model
Timeline
Trainee, DuraBond Project (MS Thesis Internship)
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore
03.2025 - 09.2025
Assistant Manager (Technical) Shipbuilding
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd
10.2020 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Engineering Technology
University of Rostock
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Ship Design
University of Liege
Master of Science - Naval Architecture
National University of Sciences & Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University Of Engineering & Technology, Lahore
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