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Moissy-Cramayel, Île-De-France, France

Saclay, France

Main research subject:• Influence of the chemical composition on the mechanical behaviour of reactor pressure vessel steels in cooperation with EDF and Framatome. Activities:• Carried out fractographic analyses using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) techniques.• Carried out material characterisation using Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) techniques.• Developed Python codes for post-processing experimental data. • Carried out Finite Element Analyses of fracture toughness tests using CAST3M.• Evaluated a classic local approach to fracture method (Beremin model) for reactor pressure vessel steels.• Presented technical advances in periodic meetings with the industrial partners EDF and Framatome.• Presented the results at an international conference. • Wrote technical reports (in French).

Brasília, Brazil

Main research subjects:• Mechanical behaviour of additively manufactured Inconel 718 in cooperation with SAFRAN.• Mechanical behaviour of 304L stainless steel.Activities:• Carried out mechanical tests for several metallic materials at both room and elevated temperature.• Designed custom mechanical tests using MTS Multipurpose Elite Software.• Carried out local strain measurements using rosette strain gauges.• Developed and implemented using MATLAB a mathematical model for the mechanical behaviour of stainless steels.• Evaluated classic fatigue models for both additively manufactured Inconel 718 and 304L stainless steel.• Carried out Finite Element Analyses using Abaqus.• Published 8 scientific papers in journals and 7 conference papers.• Presented research works at national and international conferences. • Worked with a cross-functional team of French-Brazilian researchers and engineers.• Presented technical advances in periodic meetings with the industrial partner SAFRAN.• Worked as a teaching assistant of Statics for two terms.• Co-supervised a master's degree student.• Co-lead meetings to plan laboratory equipment usage.• Co-managed the workflow of research projects.• Co-wrote two research grant proposals.• Wrote technical reports.

Brasília, Brazil

• Responsible for technical drawings of small earth and concrete dams for hydroelectrical energy generation (< 30 MW). • Assisted the design of hydraulic structures such as spillways and penstocks. • Co-wrote technical reports submitted to the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL)

Brasília, Brazil

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Part of the Fatigue, Fracture and Materials Group (GFFM) Thesis: Axial-torsional fatigue and stress-strain.

Master Of Science - Msc, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Part of the Fatigue, Fracture and Materials Group (GFFM) Dissertation: Fatigue and Cyclic Plasticity of 304L.

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, Civil Engineering

Exchange Programme, Civil Engineering