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Santa Catarina, Brazil

Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

- Verification of ANSYS Rocky (a DEM, Discrete Element Method, based software), mainly focused on testing and scripting (Python);- Application cases based on DEM and SPH (Smoothed-Particle Hydrodynamics) methods, as well as Thermal, Structural, and MBD (Multi-Body Dynamics) coupling with ANSYS Mechanical and Motion;- GPU/CPU performance tests, using both local and cloud computing solutions (AWS and Azure);- Technical documentation of ANSYS Rocky DEM and SPH manuals.

- Research aimed at increasing the mathematical correlation between Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and physical tests of automotive external thermoplastic parts;- FEA of thermoplastic specimens on tensile, compression, and shear test conditions, following the respective test standards, based on predetermined mechanical behavior data, using advanced constitutive models on ANSYS LS-Dyna and ABAQUS.

Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil

- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of medical devices, aiming to reproduce their biomechanical behavior under quasi-static loading and/or under cyclic loading, following the respective validation test standards, using ANSYS Mechanical;- Simulation of the induced Radio Frequency (RF) heating of medical devices in a Magnetic Resonance (MR) environment, through thermal-magnetic coupling, using COMSOL Multiphysics;- Frequency-response analysis with harmonic loads of medical devices, through linear dynamic formulation, using SOLIDWORKS Simulation;- Project documentation critical review, aiming to define the worst-case of a range of products, focused on improving and validating medical device solutions in the national health market.

Palhoça, Santa Catarina, Brazil

- Design and development of custom-made polymeric (PMMA) prostheses for cranioplasty and maxillofacial surgery, using Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Fusion 360, Blender and ZBrush;- Methodology and analysis of cephalometry to define goals in projects and modeling of custom-made maxillofacial prostheses;- Organic modeling of biomodels for additive manufacturing, aiming at greater predictability and security in the planning and execution of surgeries;- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of the mechanical behavior of titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) mandibular plates and polymeric (PMMA) maxillofacial prostheses, using ANSYS Mechanical;- Repair analysis of complex CAD models for biomechanical simulations (FEA);- Research and development of Class III and IV medical devices, following RDC 16/2013 and ISO 13485.

Brusque, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Baja SAE 2022 - National Stage - São José dos Campos, SP - Brazil• Head of CAE and Mechanical Design- Design and validation of a new front steering knuckle through Finite Element Analysis (FEA), using Autodesk Nastran; - Design update of the DriveTrain mechanism, using Autodesk Inventor.Baja SAE 2020 - South Stage (Virtual) - Brazil• Head of CAE and Mechanical Design- Development of a DriveTrain mechanism for fixing the PowerTrain driving components, using Autodesk Inventor;- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of the front steering knuckle stress, using Autodesk Nastran.Baja SAE 2019 - South Stage - Caxias do Sul, RS - Brazil• Head of Mechanical Design- Structural design of RollCage and PowerTrain;- Design and development of automotive fairings;- Development of seat with helmet back and ergonomic adjustment;- Retractable steering wheel design with quick traction;- More compact and structurally resistant improvements design for the rear brake caliper;- Analysis of vehicle steering force reduction and the static behavior of the chassis structure through the Finite Element Method (FEM), using Autodesk Nastran.Baja SAE 2018 - South Stage - Pato Branco, PR - Brazil• Mechanical Designer- Development of the Baja Pelznickel UNIFEBE logo, using Corel Draw;- Design and development of exterior automotive design;- Assistance in the structural design of RollCage and PowerTrain, using Autodesk Inventor.

Brusque, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Research Projects- Technological Application of an Open-Source UAV, 2021- Waste Heat Recovery Analysis in the Regional Industry, 2020- Manufacturing Development Applied to Regional Industry, 2017-2019Main activities- Analysis of the influence of microgeometry and coating of carbide uncertainties in the machining of AISI-4340 steel, using the Alicona infinite focus optical microscope;- Analysis of wear mechanisms in carbide and PCBN uncertainties;- Development and application of academic projects through additive manufacturing (FDM), using ABS and PLA materials;- Analysis of different materials through tests of hardness and microhardness, tensile, compression, bending, metallography, and spectrometry.- Analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of waste heat recovery from the Brusque and region industries.

São João Batista, Santa Catarina, Brasil

- Research and development of design improvements applied to a polyurethane dynamic mixer, using SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation;- Responsible for developing and implementing the micro fusion process in the manufacture of polyurethane dynamic mixers;- Design of machinery and equipment, focus on the thermoplastic injection industry, using SOLIDWORKS;- Design of molds and dies for thermoplastic injection;- Analysis and simulation of injection-made thermoplastics parts, including the manufacturing (rheologic) process, using SOLIDWORKS Plastics;- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of steal/stainless steel equipment structures, components, and polymeric products, using SOLIDWORKS Simulation.

Brusque, Sc

- Design and development of metallic structures, using Autodesk Inventor;- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of tensile, compressive, and shear stress on metallic structures, using Autodesk Nastran;- Research initiative in the field of photovoltaic energy and waste heat recovery;- Dimensioning of bolted and welded structures;- Project/Teams Management using Microsoft Project;- Responsible for the design and development of the BBike Project. This one was carried out in partnership with Unifebe, City Hall of Brusque, and the University of Karlsruhe.

Brusque

- Development of devices for measuring spring forces and dimensions;- Carrying out inspections and fatigue tests on tension and compression springs;- Participation in the development of wire forming tools;- Elaboration of product drawings using SOLIDWORKS;- Improved stock storage strategy through layout planning;- Application of finite element analysis in the development of springs and wire artifacts;- Preparation of inspection reports and process instructions;- Design validation through Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of agriculture springs, using Autodesk Nastran.

Brusque

- Monitoring of machining processes by EDM and cold-warm forming;- Assistance in the tool warehouse and inspection and tooling release;- Analysis of tools and operations failures in the cold-warm forming process.

Master'S Degree, Numerical Simulation In Engineering With Ansys (Fluid-Structure Interaction)

Activities and Societies: During this Master's degree, with a focus on Fluid-Structure Interaction (SPH/FEA) aimed at cardiovascular.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 8,2 (Final Paper: 9,7)

Activities and Societies: Workgroup and problem-solving through the development and technical presentation of mechanical devices, being.

Technical Education, Industrial Electromechanics, 9,0

Activities and Societies: Participations in the SENAI World Event with 2 projects: Development and validations an Automated Vacuum.