
Timeline
About me
PhD Student at KU Leuven | Engineering Technology
Education

Universidade da beira interior
2010 - 2016Master'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 2019HYTHEC 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 2019Research Assistant
Dec 2016 - Mar 2017

Nalys
Jul 2019 - Aug 2020Principal consultantIn mission at SONACA.

Sonaca
Jul 2019 - Mar 2020Materials 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 - nowResearcher phd studentPhD in Uncertainty Modelling for Reliable Fibre Reinforced Structures
Licenses & Certifications

Microsoft office software
Ipj
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Rafael SantosFinalista 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 SantosQuadro 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
Associated with Rafael Santos
Languages
- poPortuguese
- enEnglish
- spSpanish
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