Michael Coe
Assistant EResearch Consultant at University of Canterbury
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Top SchoolMichael Coe is an Assistant eResearch Consultant and PhD-trained mechanical engineer with 11 years of experience applying computational modelling, software development and experimental methods to fluid dynamics and biomechatronics. He builds and extends OpenFOAM solvers in C++ for complex mesh-motion and heat-transfer problems, and translates research code into reproducible workflows and training for university HPC users. His background spans postdoctoral research on 3D‑printed heat exchangers and autonomous underwater vehicle energetics, plus industry roles automating CFD pipelines and test systems with Python, Matlab and LabVIEW. Beyond code and simulations, he communicates technical concepts through tutorials and contributes to campus life via yoga and SPCA volunteering—an unusual blend of rigorous engineering and community engagement.
11 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Physics, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Physics at University of California, BerkeleySan José State UniversityDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechanical Engineering / Robotics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechanical Engineering / Robotics at University of Canterbury
Github Skills (2)
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Github contributions (5)
michaelcoe/Ika-Flow
Nov 2020 - Feb 2025
Contributions:15 pushes in 4 years 3 months
michaelcoe/Ika-Fit
Nov 2020 - Sep 2022
Contributions:7 pushes, 1 branch in 1 year 9 months
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