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Nivå, Dk

Vedbæk, Denmark

Product development team. CAD, FEA, material properties and mechanical testing.

Risø

3-month position researching the use of bamboo strips for the main spar of wind turbine blades.

Brøndby, Denmark

Polymers and Composites group• Designed composite parts & tooling, produced and tested prototypes• Arranged workshops and gave presentations, wrote reports and articles• Collaborated with Danish and international customers, technicians and suppliersKey Achievements:• Played a key role in establishing a composites centre at FORCE Technology.• Developed an epoxy/flax-fibre bicycle frame from concept to prototype.• Developed a software tool for determining the most… Show more Polymers and Composites group• Designed composite parts & tooling, produced and tested prototypes• Arranged workshops and gave presentations, wrote reports and articles• Collaborated with Danish and international customers, technicians and suppliersKey Achievements:• Played a key role in establishing a composites centre at FORCE Technology.• Developed an epoxy/flax-fibre bicycle frame from concept to prototype.• Developed a software tool for determining the most cost-effective manufacturing process• Worked with a wind turbine manufacturer in developing a G1c test for carbon fibre laminates• Wrote a guidebook on how to design, manufacture and test glue joints for composite parts. Show less

Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Composite Mechanics group• Wrote design specifications for laminates and root bushing assemblies• Specified tests, analysed results, determined mechanical properties• Project management, DFMEA and PFMEA workshops, external test institutes & certificationKey Achievements:• Collaborated with GL in the approval of a test method which reduced blade weight by 1-2%.• Developed a root bushing component with Fiberline Composites that increased strength• Worked on a… Show more Composite Mechanics group• Wrote design specifications for laminates and root bushing assemblies• Specified tests, analysed results, determined mechanical properties• Project management, DFMEA and PFMEA workshops, external test institutes & certificationKey Achievements:• Collaborated with GL in the approval of a test method which reduced blade weight by 1-2%.• Developed a root bushing component with Fiberline Composites that increased strength• Worked on a five-year project (Blade King), funded by the High Technology Foundation• Implemented a document management system in Teamcenter (PLM software) Show less

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark

Conducted preliminary research and assisted in the development of an economy wide Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) model for the the EU-27.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Developed preliminary system schematics, project time lines and cost estimates for integrating a hydrogen fuel cell into a new car wash facility.Supervised the installation and commissioning of a large, high-pressure, gas compression system used for testing membrane separation systems.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Designed the mechanical system and sheet metal enclosure for an actuated laser device used in the saw mill industry.

As part of a cross-functional team, I designed and tested various systems for a fuel cell power module designed to replace the batteries used in lift truck applications.Responsibilities:• Tested hydrogen fuel cells• Designed cooling and ventilation systems• Drew enclosures and ducting• Achieved design objectives and met milestonesKey Achievements:• Developed a system for diluting hydrogen exhaust and ventilating a fuel cell enclosure that complied with UL… Show more As part of a cross-functional team, I designed and tested various systems for a fuel cell power module designed to replace the batteries used in lift truck applications.Responsibilities:• Tested hydrogen fuel cells• Designed cooling and ventilation systems• Drew enclosures and ducting• Achieved design objectives and met milestonesKey Achievements:• Developed a system for diluting hydrogen exhaust and ventilating a fuel cell enclosure that complied with UL certification. • Built a test bench that could operate liquid-cooled hydrogen fuel cells and commissioned a 7 kW fuel cell to ensure compliance with product specifications. Show less

As a member of a small in-house product development team, I developed wheels and castors for industrial and commercial applications.Responsibilities:• Designed injection moulded plastic and pressed metal parts• Produced drawings with geometrical and dimensional tolerancing• Programmed a coordinate measuring machine • Worked with tool makers, production managers, and quality engineers

Open University, Mechanical Engineering

To become further specialized within the field of solid mechanics, I completed the following courses: - Advanced simulation using Abaqus.

Masters, Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability

A masters programme centred around a structured framework for strategically planning in complex systems. Programme focused on building.

Bachelor Of Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering

Elected Subjects: • Solid mechanics • Composite materials • Finite element analysis Final project: • Designed and built the chassis.

Diploma, General Arts And Science

Electives: Organic Chemistry, Computer Program Design, Data Acquisition and Analysis

Education record