Nikta Attati
Calgary,AB
Summary
I am currently a master’s student in mechanical engineering, focusing on heat transfer simulation, optimization, and enhanced oil recovery. I have also focused on designing immersive applications using the Unity engine, aligned with Industry 5.0. I have experience in teaching and mentoring, and I enjoy helping others understand complex technical concepts. I am eager to apply my engineering skills to contribute to practical and innovative solutions in energy and industrial applications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant, Engineering Communication
University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus
05.2025 - Current
- Academic Writing, Technical Communication, Assignment Marking.
Research Assistant Intern
Mitacs Accelerate - Lululemon
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Applied plastination techniques to transform PMMA waste and cotton textile waste into functionality-enhanced fabric composites.
- Designed and conducted experiments and tests, including tensile testing, DSC, TGA, vacuum plastination, and SEM imaging. Analyzed experimental data and performed hands-on laboratory work in compliance with safety protocols.
Exam Invigilator
University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Disability Resource Center (DRC)
- Administered and supervised exams for students with disability-related accommodations, ensuring accessibility, and adherence to academic integrity guidelines.
- Created a quiet and supportive environment, monitored timing, and addressed individual needs in compliance with institutional policies.
Teaching Assistant, Matter and Energy II
University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Chemical equilibrium: reactions in the gas phase and in aqueous solutions, acid-base and redox reactions, kinetics of chemical reactions, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, laboratory safety protocols (PPE, chemical handling, waste disposal)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Fundamentals of Immersive Technologies
University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus
09.2024 - 12.2024
- VR/AR development, game design, C# programming, problem solving, and class management.
Teaching Assistant, Enhancing Oil Recovery
University of Tehran
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Institute of Petroleum Engineering.
- Fluid Mechanics, Optimization Algorithms, Reservoir Characterization, and EOR Method Evaluation.
Research Assistant
Institute of Petroleum Engineering (IPE), University of Tehran, Iran
01.2021 - 01.2023
- A comprehensive study of capillary pressure and relative permeability models in CO2-Brine system using curve fitting and data analysis
Research Assistant
Institute of Petroleum Engineering (IPE), University of Tehran, Iran
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Enhancing the Oil Recovery (EOR) optimization using the Sparrow Search Algorithm (SSA) and comparing the results with Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN).
Volunteer
Tarannom Charity
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Performed live music for children in hospitals to engage and support the community.
Course Project of Reservoir Engineering
Institute of Petroleum Engineering (IPE), University of Tehran, Iran
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Basics of material balance calculation in unconventional reservoirs (shale gas).
Piano Instructor
"Added Fourth" music academy
Tehran, Iran
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Piano, music theory, communication, live performance and accompaniment
Research Assistant
University of Tehran, Iran
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Simulation and Optimization Lab of Industrial Engineering.
- Introduction to Vensim Software, Dynamic Systems, and Optimization.
Teaching Assistant
University of Tehran
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Institute of Petroleum Engineering
- Covered fundamental organic chemistry topics, including molecular structure and bonding, nomenclature, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms (SN1, SN2, E1, E2), acid-base chemistry, basic spectroscopy (IR, NMR), and radical reactions.
- Marking TA
Research Assistant Intern
National Elite Foundation of Iran: Ahmadi Roshan Program
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Drilling bit penetration prediction using the Artificial Neural Network (ANN).
Education
M.A.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus
Kelowna, BC09-2025
B.Sc. - Petroleum Engineering
University of Tehran
01-2023
High school Diploma - Mathematics and Phyisics
Farzanegan Gifted High School
01-2018
Skills
- Python
- MATLAB
- C
- C#
- Unity
- XR development
- MBAL
- Ecrin
- CurveExpert
- Vensim
- Eclipse
- Photoshop
- Blender
- LATEX
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- GetData
Certification
- Use Canva to Design Digital Course Collateral, Coursera, 2024
- Create a Project Charter with Google Docs, Coursera, 2024
- Theories and Practices: Graduate Students, Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning, 2023
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning, 2023
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Accomplishments
- EOR screening using optimized artificial neural network by sparrow search algorithm (2023), Geoenergy Science and Engineering Journal
- Saturation-functions models in CO2-brine system: A comparative study (2025), Capillarity Journal
Timeline
Teaching Assistant, Engineering Communication
University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus
05.2025 - Current
Research Assistant Intern
Mitacs Accelerate - Lululemon
04.2025 - 07.2025
Exam Invigilator
University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus
01.2025 - 04.2025
Teaching Assistant, Matter and Energy II
University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus
01.2025 - 04.2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Fundamentals of Immersive Technologies
University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus
09.2024 - 12.2024
Teaching Assistant, Enhancing Oil Recovery
University of Tehran
01.2022 - 01.2023
Course Project of Reservoir Engineering
Institute of Petroleum Engineering (IPE), University of Tehran, Iran
09.2021 - 12.2021
Research Assistant
Institute of Petroleum Engineering (IPE), University of Tehran, Iran
01.2021 - 01.2023
Research Assistant
Institute of Petroleum Engineering (IPE), University of Tehran, Iran
01.2021 - 01.2022
Research Assistant
University of Tehran, Iran
06.2020 - 09.2020
Volunteer
Tarannom Charity
01.2019 - 01.2022
Teaching Assistant
University of Tehran
01.2019 - 01.2020
Research Assistant Intern
National Elite Foundation of Iran: Ahmadi Roshan Program
01.2019 - 01.2020
Piano Instructor
"Added Fourth" music academy
01.2018 - 01.2021
M.A.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus
B.Sc. - Petroleum Engineering
University of Tehran
High school Diploma - Mathematics and Phyisics
Farzanegan Gifted High School
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