As the Lead Materials Engineer at NematX, I drive the development & innovation of cutting-edge materials for our advanced 3D printing technology. My role involves research, selection, and optimization of materials to enhance printing capabilities and achieve superior product performance.Key Contributions:- Materials Development & Optimization: this includes optimizing material properties to achieve desired mechanical, thermal, and aesthetic characteristics in the final printed products.- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the other engineers to align material properties with product requirements.- Quality Assurance & Testing: Establish testing protocols to validate material performance and quality. Conduct in-depth analysis and testing, ensuring the reliability and consistency of our process.- Supervision of Research Projects: Mentored and supervised students in various research projects, providing guidance and fostering their growth in the field of materials science and 3D printing.- Business Development for Italy: Played a role in the business development efforts for Italy, identifying market opportunities, establishing strategic partnerships, and promoting our innovative 3D printing solutions.- Customer Projects & 3D Samples: Successfully executed customer projects by providing 3D printing samples, ensuring customer satisfaction, and facilitating collaboration to meet their specific needs and requirements.- Strategic Partnerships: Foster partnerships with material suppliers and research institutions to access cutting-edge materials and explore collaborative opportunities for research and development.In this capacity, I have improved my project management skills, ensuring quality execution of tasks, taking into account resource allocation and required timelines. My dedication to this role is driven by the enthusiasm of being part of a dynamic start-up.

Master Thesis main project: spin-printing of LCPs fibres. Side projects: recyclability and compounding of LCPs.

Teaching Assistant for Additive Manufacturing course