Hello! I’m Adrien Simon, a mechanical engineer with a strong inclination for computational design and hands-on prototyping. I enjoy turning complex, non-standard challenges into elegant solutions using parametric design and prototyping.

Adrien Simon

Hello! I’m Adrien Simon, a mechanical engineer with a strong inclination for computational design and hands-on prototyping. I enjoy turning complex, non-standard challenges into elegant solutions using parametric design and prototyping.

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Hello! I’m Adrien Simon, a mechanical engineer with a strong inclination for computational design and hands-on prototyping. I enjoy turning complex, non-standard challenges into elegant solutions using parametric design and prototyping.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner

Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Innovation & Technology Transfer Engineer at BIONICS
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Designed and fabricated a proof-of-concept prototype of a solar tracker actuated by bio-inspired, temperature-responsive materials produced through 4D printing. Developed parametric models in Rhino/Grasshopper and custom 3D-printing toolpaths for an in-house 4D printer. Advanced laboratory research concepts along the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) scale through functional prototyping.
Computational Design Engineer – Environmental Analysis at ATELIER FRANK BOUTTÉ
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Conducted environmental studies (solar, radiation, view, annual daylight, wind comfort, dynamic thermal simulations, life cycle assessments) to optimise the design of buildings and urban projects using Rhino/Grasshopper/Ladybug Tools, DesignBuilder, UrbaWind. Devised a script aggregating results from multiple numerical simulations to automatically generate pedestrian thermal comfort maps for urban projects. Evaluated and adopted tools enabling the translation of architectural 3D models into simulation-ready models, replacing manual model reconstruction.
R&D Engineering Intern at DRONISOS - DRONE LIGHT SHOWS
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Studied and prototyped technical solutions for carrying pyrotechnic devices on Parrot drones for aerial choreographies involving autonomous drone swarms.

Education

BSc + MSc Mechanical Engineering at EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2021
Biomimicry Training (5-Day Biomimicry Innovation Training Program) at INSTITUT DES FUTURS SOUHAITABLES X CEEBIOS, Paris, France
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Biomimicry Training (5-Day Biomimicry Innovation Training Program)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner