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I am a computational mechanics researcher and engineering leader with a track record in wind energy, materials testing and numerical modeling. I lead international R&D teams, orchestrate material characterization, certification activities, and technical due diligence for large wind projects across Europe. I thrive on delivering certification-ready analyses and technology optimization for multi-disciplinary programs while aligning with site, HSE, and installation constraints. I am passionate about applying advanced simulation, data analytics and probabilistic design to improve reliability and reduce levelized cost of energy, and I enjoy collaborating with international partners to align technical agreements, safety and environmental requirements, ensuring robust solutions across diverse markets.…I am a computational mechanics researcher and engineering leader with a track record in wind energy, materials testing and numerical modeling. I lead international R&D teams, orchestrate material characterization, certification activities, and technical due diligence for large wind projects across Europe. I thrive on delivering certification-ready analyses and technology optimization for multi-disciplinary programs while aligning with site, HSE, and installation constraints. I am passionate about applying advanced simulation, data analytics and probabilistic design to improve reliability and reduce levelized cost of energy, and I enjoy collaborating with international partners to align technical agreements, safety and environmental requirements, ensuring robust solutions across diverse markets.

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I am a computational mechanics researcher and engineering leader with a track record in wind energy, materials testing and numerical modeling. I lead international R&D teams, orchestrate material characterization, certification activities, and technical due diligence for large wind projects across Europe. I thrive on delivering certification-ready analyses and technology optimization for multi-disciplinary programs while aligning with site, HSE, and installation constraints. I am passionate about applying advanced simulation, data analytics and probabilistic design to improve reliability and reduce levelized cost of energy, and I enjoy collaborating with international partners to align technical agreements, safety and environmental requirements, ensuring robust solutions across diverse markets.…I am a computational mechanics researcher and engineering leader with a track record in wind energy, materials testing and numerical modeling. I lead international R&D teams, orchestrate material characterization, certification activities, and technical due diligence for large wind projects across Europe. I thrive on delivering certification-ready analyses and technology optimization for multi-disciplinary programs while aligning with site, HSE, and installation constraints. I am passionate about applying advanced simulation, data analytics and probabilistic design to improve reliability and reduce levelized cost of energy, and I enjoy collaborating with international partners to align technical agreements, safety and environmental requirements, ensuring robust solutions across diverse markets.

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I am a computational mechanics researcher and engineering leader with a track record in wind energy, materials testing and numerical modeling. I lead international R&D teams, orchestrate material characterization, certification activities, and technical due diligence for large wind projects across Europe. I thrive on delivering certification-ready analyses and technology optimization for multi-disciplinary programs while aligning with site, HSE, and installation constraints.

I am passionate about applying advanced simulation, data analytics and probabilistic design to improve reliability and reduce levelized cost of energy, and I enjoy collaborating with international partners to align technical agreements, safety and environmental requirements, ensuring robust solutions across diverse markets.

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Senior Mechanical Simulation & Modelling Engineer at SANY Heavy Energy Europe Innovation Center

October 1, 2022 - September 16, 2025

Wind Turbine Blade–Nacelle Non-Metallic Composite characterization and material model definition for FE analysis certification and optimization; NDT procedure for non-metallic materials integrity; Python–Abaqus tool for fracture mechanics verification; data analytics for loading reduction on principal components by online fatigue assessment; cast iron characterization and testing per EN/ISO/ASTM standards; reliability evaluation and SHM of wind turbine main shaft and bearings; manage technical agreements with European suppliers; develop advanced guidelines for numerical FE analyses and stress assessments in nacelle-hub structures for certification (IEC 61400-1, EC-3, DNV RP-C208, C203, IIW Fatigue).

International Team Leader for R&D Mechanical - Structures - Material Optimization at SANY Heavy Energy Europe Innovation Center

October 1, 2022 - Present

Lead a multinational R&D team focusing on mechanical-structures-material optimization for wind turbine platforms (6-10 MW). Responsible for material characterization and certification of cast iron and carbon-fiber composites; perform technical due diligence for EU clients on 20+ MW wind farms; tailor technical solutions to project specifics (transportation, HSE, installation); oversee technology monitoring and external consultancy alignment; certification liaison for DN V & UL plans and activities; evaluate mechanical aspects of European suppliers' technologies; present R&D activity at congresses and fairs.

Senior Mechanical Simulation & Modelling Engineer at SANY Heavy Energy Europe Innovation Center

October 1, 2022 - September 16, 2025

Characterization of wind turbine blade-nacelle non-metallic composites and material model definition for FE certification and optimization; NDT procedures for non-metallic materials; Python-Abaqus tool development for fracture mechanics verification; data analytics for online fatigue assessment; cast iron characterization for static, fatigue and fracture properties; reliability evaluation and structural health monitoring of wind turbine main shaft and bearings; responsible for evaluating mechanical components with European suppliers; development of advanced guidelines for numerical structural analyses and stress assessments for nacelle-hub structures.

International Team Leader for R&D Mechanical-Structures-Material Optimization at SANY Heavy Energy Europe Innovation Center

October 1, 2022 - Present

Lead a European R&D team focusing on mechanical-structures-material optimization for wind turbine platforms (6-10 MW). Responsibilities include material characterization and certification (cast iron and carbon composites), technical due diligence with EU clients, site-specific solutions (transport, HSE, installation), technology monitoring and external consultancy coordination, certification planning with DN V and UL, evaluation of mechanical components from European suppliers, and representation of R&D activities at congresses and fairs.

Lead Engineer: R&D Engineer in Computational Research and Industrial Applications at Vestas Wind Systems A/S

October 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025

Outlook studies on emerging computing technologies for accelerated material discovery (composites) and development of automated numerical design tools (Python-ANSYS). Established guidelines for numerical FEA on non-metallic and metallic nacelle-hub structures (IEC 61400-1, EC-3, IIW Fatigue). Led probabilistic design initiatives related to LCOE and rotor-nacelle assembly upgrades; managed in-house structural analyzer software development for dynamic, fatigue, and weld analysis; coordinated with suppliers and internal teams; contributed to reliability analyses and design verification.

Lead Engineer : R&D Engineer in Computational Research and Industrial Applications. Nacelle Rear Structure & Service Support at Vestas Wind Systems A/S

August 30, 2019 - September 16, 2025

Outlook studies on emerging computing technologies for accelerated material discovery; responsible for guidelines for numerical (FEA) analyses and stress assessments in nacelle-hub structures for wind turbine certification (IEC 61400-1, EC-3, DNV RP-C208-C203, IIW Fatigue). Technical lead of LCOE-focused probabilistic design for Rotor Nacelle Assembly; developed automated structural design tool (Python-ANSYS) for integration with design workflows; conducted material characterization and standardized testing; performed structural verification for offshore 8MW platform upgrades and probabilistic design of large cast components; validated FE models for composite nacelle components.

Lead Engineer: R&D Engineer in Computational Research and Industrial Applications at Vestas Wind Systems A/S

August 30, 2019 - September 16, 2025

Nacelle Rear Structure & Service Support. Led engineering activities for computational research and industrial applications, focusing on nacelle-rear structure upgrades for offshore platforms; probabilistic design and reliability analysis; development of in-house structural analysis tools; budget and timeline management; coordination with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Design and Simulation R&D Engineer at Research Centre for Resources and Energy Consumption - CIRCE

May 30, 2016 - September 16, 2025

High-speed flywheel systems design and simulation; composites and nonmetallic structural design for ultra-high speed conditions; carbon fiber rotor design and numerical modeling; structural & thermal finite element analysis; vibration and fatigue analysis of turbomachinery components; wind turbine mechanical design including aerodynamics and powertrain; bearings, couplings and gearbox selections.

Design and Simulation R&D Engineer at CIRCE (Research Centre for Resources and Energy Consumption)

May 30, 2016 - September 16, 2025

High-speed flywheel systems design and simulation; composites and nonmetallic structural design for ultrahigh-speed conditions; carbon fiber rotor design; numerical modelling of wind turbine mechanical design, aerodynamics, turbomachinery components, bearings, couplings and gearboxes; vibration and fatigue analysis; annual speaker at EUREC master program on flywheel technologies.

Mechanical Design Engineer at PDVSA – Petróleos de Venezuela S.A

January 1, 2009 - September 16, 2025

Design of a tool for recovering iron plugs (TDH) in 7 inches coaters; quantitative study of wells abandoned in the past and sealed with iron plugs; bottom hole assembly knowledge.

Mechanical Design Engineer at PDVSA – Petróleos de Venezuela S.A

January 1, 2009 - September 16, 2025

Design of a tool for recovering iron plugs in 7-inch coaters; quantitative study of abandoned wells to evaluate potential re-entry; bottom-hole assembly knowledge.