Research, engineering, and technical communication

Selected projects

This page is a compact overview of the work that best reflects my profile as an engineer-researcher. It brings together composite materials, structural mechanics, aerospace-oriented design, computation, and teaching without splitting everything into separate project pages.

Composite materials Structural mechanics Aerospace structures FEA and CAD Python and Matlab Technical writing Teaching

Flagship work · Current research

PhD Research at Montanuniversitat Leoben

Research on the interaction of transverse cracks and delamination in cross-ply laminates, positioned at the intersection of composite materials, structural mechanics, and damage analysis.

Composite damage Structural analysis FEA Scientific writing

Context Current PhD research and teaching work in composite and polymer materials.

Problem [Add the main research question here]

What I did [Add your role in modelling, experiments, analysis, and teaching connection]

Outcome [Add papers, findings, methods, or current status]

Flagship work · Thesis research

Master's Thesis at INEGI: Curved Composite Joints

Research on curved single lap joints designed to reduce delamination in composite structures, with clear relevance to aeronautical applications.

Composite joints Delamination CAD Conference communication

Context Master's thesis research carried out at INEGI.

Problem [Add the design or failure problem addressed by the thesis]

What I did [Add your work in design, analysis, testing, and dissemination]

Outcome This thesis work received four awards and was presented in several conference formats. [Add the main technical outcome here]

Flagship work · Aerospace

ESA Structural and Configuration Work

Structural and configuration design for multi-spacecraft mission concepts developed through ESA programs, combining systems thinking with structural trade-offs and team-based mission design.

Space systems Configuration design Concurrent design Presentation

Context Combines ESA Alpbach Summer School and ESA Post Alpbach into one aerospace-focused project thread.

Problem [Add the mission or systems challenge here]

What I did [Add your role as lead structural/configuration engineer, trade-off work, and mission integration]

Outcome Presented mission concepts to ESA experts and professionals.

Supporting work

Medical Supply UAV in Composite Materials

Structural and kinematic development of wing and control-surface systems for a composite UAV intended for medical supply delivery in Nepal.

UAV design Composite structures CAD

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CAD Reconstruction of a De Havilland Goblin Engine

Reconstruction of internal mechanisms and sub-assemblies in CAD using a real engine as reference, resulting in a technically grounded digital model of a historic jet engine.

CAD modelling Mechanical systems Technical visualization

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Engineering Scripts and Computational Support

Space for Python or Matlab tools, automation scripts, post-processing workflows, and engineering utilities that support analysis or communication.

Python Matlab Automation

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COVID-19 3D-Printed Devices

Practical devices developed using CAD, structural simulation, and FDM 3D printing to reduce hand contact with shared surfaces.

3D printing Simulation Applied engineering

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Teaching and communication

Supporting work · Teaching

Teaching, resources, and technical communication

Teaching is part of my current work and complements my research by forcing clarity in how technical ideas are structured, explained, and shared.

Teaching Composite and polymer materials, with an emphasis on clear explanation and technically grounded examples.

Resources Tutorials, course material, and technical explanations that may be useful to students and engineers.

Where next Visit the teaching and resources page for the material that is already available publicly.

Additional work

WheelRoute

Interdisciplinary startup concept related to route planning for reduced mobility users.

Rufo project

Experimental interdisciplinary project involving silk, TPU, wood, and 3D printing, later shown in Kyoto.

Skills reflected across these projects

Composite materials Structural mechanics Aerospace structures FEA CAD Python Matlab Engineering problem-solving Technical writing Scientific communication Teaching

If one of these projects later needs more depth, I can expand it into a dedicated page. For now, I prefer to keep the portfolio compact and easy to scan.