Research held at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (“Structures” research unit). The research is focused on engineering materials and the linkage between process-structure-properties. More specifically, PhD position develops materials design of cemented carbides within the Hero-m 2i (Hierarchical engineering of industrials materials to innovation) competence center.The aim of this project is to use Integrated Computational Materials Engineering, ICME, to develop… Show more Research held at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (“Structures” research unit). The research is focused on engineering materials and the linkage between process-structure-properties. More specifically, PhD position develops materials design of cemented carbides within the Hero-m 2i (Hierarchical engineering of industrials materials to innovation) competence center.The aim of this project is to use Integrated Computational Materials Engineering, ICME, to develop modeling tools aimed at the replacement of Co. Although the main emphasis is on new theoretical predictive tools regarding the microstructure evolution during the process and in service, and the related materials properties, experimental verification, and measurements play an essential role.- Thermo-Calc, DICTRA and TC-PRISMA software.- Autonomous research-driven workflows- Deep Physical metallurgy and materials design background. Show less

- High need of powder metallurgy processes knowledge.- Bridging different departments with different scopes but common interests- Optimisation of the linkage between process and final product performance. • Statistical data analysis knowledge for test results evaluation and control key performance indicators- Perform several physico/chemical metallurgy characterisation tests.

RD work as a contractor in HP facilities in Sant Cugat del Vallés. HP uses an open innovation platform in order to introduce new materials to its newly developed high-speed sintering based 3D Printing technology. Two years after it’s introduction, printers were only able to work with PA12 material. The work consists in giving a technical assessment from the materials science point of view to determine which the technology limits are and which are the design parameters in the side of the… Show more RD work as a contractor in HP facilities in Sant Cugat del Vallés. HP uses an open innovation platform in order to introduce new materials to its newly developed high-speed sintering based 3D Printing technology. Two years after it’s introduction, printers were only able to work with PA12 material. The work consists in giving a technical assessment from the materials science point of view to determine which the technology limits are and which are the design parameters in the side of the material and in the side of the processing machines that can be tested and tweaked in order to produce in an optimized way.The job required skills such as organization, high interdisciplinary teamwork skills, technical curiosity, innovative thinking and stress management.**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**- Test design in order to assess hardware and new materials compatibility.o In-house validation methodology development- Materials characterisation and laboratory research linking macro behaviour with material properties.o Involving deep use of techniques as SEM, DSC, FT-IR and other powder characterisation techniques.- Data analysis and tracking of 3D printers key performance indicators.- Tailoring of powder handling and 3D printing process parameters (SW: Netfabb)**ACHIEVEMENTS**- Development and implementation of a complete process validation methodology. Currently used in several HP sites worldwide.- Several contributions sorting out different problems working together with a group of engineers.- Prediction of several mechanical performance results through elemental materials science characterisation. **COURSES**- Powder handling in Additive Manufacturing Processes By Wolfson Centre For Bulk Solids Handling Technology (Greenwich University) (32 h) Show less

From Sept-15 to July-16, I combined my master degree studies with the development of a 10 hours/week research assistance grant based on research in micromechanics of metal matrix composites. For the second year of my master’s degree (Sept-16 to Aug-17) I was able to become a part time worker in the department, carrying out together with a technician a full study hired by an external company based in Polycrystalline diamond mechanical characterisation. **MAIN… Show more From Sept-15 to July-16, I combined my master degree studies with the development of a 10 hours/week research assistance grant based on research in micromechanics of metal matrix composites. For the second year of my master’s degree (Sept-16 to Aug-17) I was able to become a part time worker in the department, carrying out together with a technician a full study hired by an external company based in Polycrystalline diamond mechanical characterisation. **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**- Technician responsibilities as an autonomous operator of SEM-FIB microscope. Support in the work of undergraduate projects and of post-doc research.- Preparation of training for new project students in equipment as confocal microscopy, polishing machines and Instron mechanical testing machines.- Monthly reporting of research advances.**ACHIEVEMENTS**- Publication of one article in specialised scientific press.- Contribution to a European founded project carried by European Powder Metallurgy Association.- Development of several reports characterizing contact-fatigue, micromechanical properties, coating quality, damage tolerance assessment of different drilling and machining superhard materials inserts. **COURSES**- BRUKER Instruments Workshop – Tribology and Coatings characterization Workshop (16 h) Show less

. I had a part time job where I had my first contact with the work developed in an RD technical department. I understood the commitment that requires a team project and learned the details of multicultural communication since we had daily contact with the factories in China. From a technical point of view I won experience on injection molding of technical polymers, life and performance testing and some basics on plastic parts design. **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**- Re-consider the way… Show more . I had a part time job where I had my first contact with the work developed in an RD technical department. I understood the commitment that requires a team project and learned the details of multicultural communication since we had daily contact with the factories in China. From a technical point of view I won experience on injection molding of technical polymers, life and performance testing and some basics on plastic parts design. **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**- Re-consider the way thermoplastic materials selection was being carried out in mechanical design. o Confronting force of habit to technical reasoning. (Materials and suppliers) - Re-structure SAP references database to make it more logical and optimal.- Cost reduction of several production parts by means of raw materials re-selection and tooling modification.- Transversal support in materials science and engineering to a whole mechanical engineering RD team.**ACHIEVEMENTS**- 10% manufacturing cost reduction over a 2 M/year budget production line.- 30% decrease in number of SAP part references.o Creation of a RAL Color codification for a whole RD CAD software parts database.**COURSES**- CENTRO ESPAÑOL DEL PLÁSTICO - Custom course derived from “Plastic part design introduction” (40h) Show less

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**- Make that my students learn- Make that my students pass- Achieve that teenagers take up their unfairly lost love and faith in math and sciences**ACHIEVEMENTS**- 100% of the student passed their exams.- Some of them later enrolled scientific careers.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**- Help building architecture models to craftsman working in the workshop.- Create a full library of all the possible materials that costumer could choose to construct its own model.**ACHIEVEMENTS**- Got user basic experience in 2D Autocad, CNC Laser cutting, FDM 3D printers etc.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**- Observe and learn research environment self-organisation and methodology from researchers.- Carry out mechanical and methodical low responsibility biological tests.**ACHIEVEMENTS**- To be the first High School intern in Vall d’Hebron Research Center.