Laura Sofía Perales Viñals Email & Phone Number

Barcelona, CT, ES

Cerdanyola Del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain

Researcher in the Polymeric and Composites Processes Unit specializing in extrusion, injection molding and thermoforming.

Barcelona, Cataluña, España

• Share knowledge on materials science (structure and properties), manufacturing and characterization techniques (mechanical testing according to standards: tensile, compression, flexure, impact, and hardness test) and.
• Facilitate project development with personalized mentoring.

Terrassa, Cataluña, España

• Lead the research and characterization testing of residues within the R+D+I team, complying with design specifications and material properties required by the international standards essential for obtaining.
• Analyzed test results (MFR, DSC, VOC, FT-IR, 3PB, VST, and tensile) for thermoplastics and prepared the technical data sheets.
• Developed blends/compounds from plastic waste for use as raw material for the creation of traceable parts, considering local waste management, and recycling processes.
• Managed shredding, small-scale extrusion and hot-press molding machines for prototyping, controlling temperature and speed parameters.
• Established communication with laboratories and manufacturers involved in the manufacture and characterization of plastic components.
• Conducted the LCA of recycled products in accordance with standards.

Barcelona, Cataluña, España

Compilation and synthesis of information from scientific sources to have documented references that could lead to new projects or support for projects under development

Catalonia, Spain

• Led the research team to conduct the explorations and testing of biobased-materials, resulting in product development and documentation.
• Promoted the circularity of waste and generated cooperative relationships by collecting the raw material of a community to recycle materials.
• Created visual communication of projects and material research through short filmmaking, photography & storytelling.
• Analyzed and synthesized information to ensure clear and concise documentation.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.

Apodaca, N.L.

• Defined the aesthetic design of the interior parts of specialized vehicles by product sketching and rendering.
• Ensured accurate shaping of molds and other pieces by considering tolerances and material behavior to fabricate them at big scale with Additive Manufacture, CNC milling and thermoforming processes.
• Managed the monitoring of the pieces production to ensure design requirements.
• Produced rapid prototypes using Autodesk Fusion 360 and created visual communication through product rendering
• Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
• Managed multiple projects effectively in demanding environment with tight deadlines.

Monterrey Area, Mexico

• Elaborated and corrected drawing paths in vector format to ensure correct software reading for the manufacturing of pieces of different materials with laser cutter, engraver, and waterjet
• Supported freshmen industrial design students in using equipment and workshop machines.
• Taught freshmen students basic CAD skills in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCad software
• Resolved drawing paths problems and provided exceptional service.
• Quickly learned new skills to operate machines and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity

Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico

• Provided general corrective and preventive maintenance to gasoline vehicles to extend their useful life by replacing faulty spark plugs, changing fuel and oil filters, cleaning pistons.
• Diagnosed the general condition of the car by analyzing its OBD, checking fuel lines, oil levels, serpentine belts to adjust as needed.

Master'S Degree, Ciencia E Ingeniería Avanzada De Materiales

Formation in materials science and engineering: study of structures, properties, processing and applications of metallic, ceramic.

Master'S Degree In Design Through New Materials, Design Through New Materials, 8,3

Postgraduate In Management And Communication Of An Applied Design Project, Technical And Scientific Communication, 8,5

Activities and Societies: TGRAF ISEC Lisboa Research Center ELISAVA. Mention in ResearchRealization of a Scientific Communication of an.

Licenciatura, Industrial And Product Design, 9,5

Technical Degree In General Automotive Mechanics, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician