Samuel De Abreu Email & Phone Number

I am a dedicated, enthusiastic, and proactive engineer with organizational and multitasking skills capable of working seamlessly alongside a team as well as individually. I have extensive experience in finite element analysis (FEA) from FE modeling, post-processing simulation data, simulation setup, data analysis, and test data correlation to simulation results using a variety of FEA software.Technology Snapshot: Altair’s Products (Hyperworks, Hypermesh, Hypergraph), BETA CAE Systems (ANSA, META), Oasys Products (Primer), LS-PrePost, LS-Dyna, CATIA v5, Microsoft Office, Windows.4+ Years of experience in the aviation industry from working at NIAR - AVET Laboratory that allowed participation in multiple FEA projects such as full aircraft accident reconstruction, seat assemblies, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), fuselage assemblies, and other assemblies. Experience in advanced FE methods such as ALE and SPH from multiple complex FEA projects.EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE• FE modeling, simulation setup, and post-processing of simulation results of a small aircraft (Colomban Cri-Cri) to recreate scenarios that range from structural integrity, material testing, crashworthiness, and human injury.•FE modeling, simulation setup, and post-processing of simulation results of full-scale buggy vehicle to recreate a crash scenario at 30mph and apply necessary modifications to improve safety for the users and the stability of the vehicle. 10ft drop test was also performed to optimize the suspension system for off-road usage.UNIVERSITY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS•Plate exchanger was designed through extensive iterative methods using proprietary software developed in Excel to provide a more sustainable and cost-effective heating unit for newly built residential houses in remote areas where electricity may be limited and cold weather is common.EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Wichita State University - Dec 2022