Francisco Checa

Application of topology and shape optimization to obtain new structural designs. It is taken into account the additive manufacturing constraints such as overhang constraints and fatigue constraints such as S-N curves (Wöhler curve). The re-design process is also done applying "Poly-nurbs". Small automation tasks on the models using Python.

Research project: Optimization of a vacuum generator using Comsol Multiphysics Objective: obtain a new design which will be 3D printed and tested Applied topology optimization to existing vacuum generator design to improve its functionality. Application of fluid mechanics along with topology optimization

-Management: Project Management Methods, Marketing, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship, Accounting -Product Development and Production: Additive Manufacturing, 3Dprinting Lab, Laser Systems Fatigue, damage and tolerance and Fiber polymer composites (CLT).

Exchange Year

Bachelor's thesis: Simulation of a Fluidized bed hydrodynamics using Comsol Multiphysics. Mechanical design focus and Automation, Introduction to finite element method, Thermodynamics, Computational Mechanics.Teaching assistant in the courses Mat 115 and Mat 116 (Calculus)