Nicolas Joseph Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

🔬 Thrilled to join MIT necstlab to join groundbreaking research in aerospace materials!🚀 Project Overview: Leading efforts to manufacture and test carbon nanotube (CNT)/polysiloxane ultra high temperature resin (UHTR) nanocomposite laminate samples for spacecraft reentry applications. Testing includes micro-computed Tomography , Thermogravimetric Analysis , polarized Raman spectroscopy, and Oxyacetylene ablative testing.👥 Reporting Structure: Working under the guidance of Palak Patel, focusing on enhancing previous research by exploring thicker laminate samples (30-50 ply).📝 Responsibilities:Refining the manufacturing process for thicker laminates.Conducting rigorous testing to evaluate sample properties.Assessing nanocomposites' suitability for spacecraft reentry.Excited to contribute to aerospace innovation at MIT necstlab!

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Over 135 hours, I dove deep into the world of engineering, gaining invaluable skills and knowledge along the way. During my time at Centurion Systems, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in various facets of the industry, honing my skills in: 🛠️ CAD modeling and 3D printing 🌊 IPX Waterproof testing 💻 Wire EDM cutting with .DXF files 🔧 Design and manufacturing processes 🔩 Tear down and rebuilding of gate motors for prototype testing 🖨️ 3D slicing 🔨 CNC milling 📏 Jig producing 🧲 Gauss meter testing 📐 Wirement Solidworks frame designing ⚙️ Mill and lathe work Each day brought new challenges and learning opportunities, allowing me to grow both personally and professionally. I'm grateful for the hands-on experience and mentorship provided by the talented team at Centurion Systems. A big thanks to Darren Ternent, Dylan Hemer, and Stuart Kirkman who guided me through the internship. Looking forward to applying these skills and knowledge to future endeavors in the field of engineering. Thank you, Centurion Systems for an unforgettable internship experience!

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Rugby Urban Quarter I am studying a Mechanical Engineering degree at UP, predicted to finish at the end of 2025..

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Maseeh hall resident MIT Rugby team I am currently (2024) on an exchange at MIT from the University of Pretoria.

Exchange Program, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering