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Rafael Santos

Rafael Santos

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  • Timeline

  • 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