Working on conceptualizing and designing new space manufacturing technologies. Primarily leading controls and automation efforts that involve their design, build, schedule and cost management. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams in driving system strategies (functional descriptions, technical reports, test plans etc.) and supporting the launch and operations of the products.

Worked on the development of novel tire and sensor technologies. Supported upcoming tire design and construction tasks based on OEM requirements for specific vehicle platforms. Primary responsibilities were investigation of tire-attached sensor systems, developing algorithms for extracting significant features of the tire-road interaction, validation and verification of the introduced algorithms and preparation for commercialization of the resulting technologies.

Worked on the development of advanced driver assistance systems and active safety features. Identified partially the next generation of vehicle control systems to be integrated in upcoming NEVS platforms. Additional responsibilities included the development and maintenance of active safety software and control systems (verification, validation methodologies and procedures), leading technical communication with suppliers through the complete product development life-cycle, identifying and… Show more Worked on the development of advanced driver assistance systems and active safety features. Identified partially the next generation of vehicle control systems to be integrated in upcoming NEVS platforms. Additional responsibilities included the development and maintenance of active safety software and control systems (verification, validation methodologies and procedures), leading technical communication with suppliers through the complete product development life-cycle, identifying and implementing required changes to improve product/process feasibility and cost effectiveness, evaluating the feasibility of new proposals and products. Show less

Investigated the use of a novel wheel force measuring sensor (load sensing bearing) in vehicle controls, especially in the development of integrated control strategies for enhanced vehicle performance and safety at its limits of handling. Involved in the Dutch Automated Vehicle Initiative (DAVI) to investigate possibilities for improvement, evaluation and demonstration of automated driving on public roads, specifically interested in concepts regarding vehicle dynamics.

Explored the extended driver assistance mechanisms from a global chassis control perspective. Specifically the use of forces acting on the wheel hub were investigated as means of feedback. Further studied various control allocation strategies for efficient integration of higher and lower level vehicle control mechanisms.

Studied optimal and adaptive control algorithms for vehicle safety and performance with a special focus on the use of tire/road contact information provided by on-line tire monitoring systems (smart tire technology). Developed algorithms for integrated chassis control systems specifically based on active steering and differential braking. The control system designs were prepared for implementation on a hardware-in-the-loop system equipped with anti-lock braking and driver-in-the-loop setups.

Design and Economics in Mechanical Engineering (ME2024): The course topics included design process, collaborative design, product dissection, economics of decision making, reverse engineering, intellectual property, engineering ethics as well as the assessment of student participation by mini-design projects, oral, written, and graphic communications.

Assisted the professor (Dr. Steve Southward) in the introductory control systems class (ME4504 Control Engineering). Held office hours, prepared a test setup for term project, graded student papers.

Instructed students on one of the four (Air Conditioning, Fan, Mechatronics, Acoustics) experiments in ME4006 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory. Supervised during the experiments, graded reports and presentations.

Worked on the design of domestic and industrial HVAC systems and natural gas pipe-lines as the responsible of a group of 3 technicians. Prepared proposals for government and private solicitations.

Investigated the processing of various petroleum products and the industrial automation processes as well as management practices. Administrated maintenance operations,translated journals and manuals for internal use.

Got acquainted with fundamental machine-shop processes and equipment (mill, lathe, leveling, arc welding) as well as with automated manufacturing techniques (CNC programming using Cimatron CAD/CAM software, wire erosion, CNC mill, lathe and grinding applications).

Investigated mechanical engineering practices at the construction site of the Baklan Plain irrigation project. Accompanied the technical crew during manufacturing of concrete canals/ canal pieces and during the establishment of the regulators and pumping stations.