Rafael Santos

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  • Timeline

    Dec 2016 - Jun 2019

    Research Associate

    KU Leuven
    Leuven, Belgium
    Jul 2019 - Aug 2020

    Principal Consultant

    Nalys
    Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

    Materials And Processes Engineer

    Sonaca
    Current Company
    Jan 2021 - now

    Researcher PHD Student

    KU Leuven Faculty of Engineering Technology - De Nayer Campus
  • About me

    PhD Student at KU Leuven | Engineering Technology

  • Education

    • Universidade da beira interior

      2010 - 2016
      Master's degree aeronautical engineering ects grade a

      -Design of an UAV based on given requirements;-Development of algorithms for finite element analysis;-Design and fabrication of mechanical parts;-Composites production and testing.

  • Experience

    • Ku leuven

      Dec 2016 - Jun 2019

      HYTHEC ProjectResearch on fibre hybrid composites and self-reinforced composites(carbon, glass, polymer fibers).Composites production (hot-pressing, autoclave, vacuum-assistedresin infusion).Composites testing (tensile, flexural, single fibre, impact, microdroplet,fragmentation, SEM). Research on the fracture toughness of carbon-PP composites(fragmentation, DIC, optical microscopy).

      • Research Associate

        Mar 2017 - Jun 2019
      • Research Assistant

        Dec 2016 - Mar 2017
    • Nalys

      Jul 2019 - Aug 2020
      Principal consultant

      In mission at SONACA.

    • Sonaca

      Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
      Materials and processes engineer

      -R&D of composite materials for use in spatial applications and aircrafts.-Following manufacturing of structures with integrated systems.-Development of analytical and numerical methods for analysis of material properties.-Optimization of composite materials for use in icing conditions.-Testing of structures and electrical systems.-M&P focal point: selection of materials and R&D (testing, characterization, budgeting, etc.).

    • Ku leuven faculty of engineering technology - de nayer campus

      Jan 2021 - now
      Researcher phd student

      PhD in Uncertainty Modelling for Reliable Fibre Reinforced Structures

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Microsoft office software

      Ipj
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rafael Santos
      Finalista TAP Creative Launch na categoria "Experiência a bordo - entretenimento" TAP Apr 2015 Foi um dos 10 finalistas da categoria "Experiência a bordo - entretenimento", tendo a sua ideia sido seleccionada para apresentação a um júri.
    • Awarded to Rafael Santos
      Quadro de Excelência 2007-2010 Escola Secundária de S. Lourenço Foi distinguido pelo seu aproveitamento escolar, tendo sido integrado no Quadro de Excelência no ano lectivo 2007/2008.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Tour Guide

      Issued by Design Museum Gent on Nov 2018
      Design Museum GentAssociated with Rafael Santos