Matija Prprovic

Internship & M's Thesis - Numerical, analytical and experimental investigations of GFRP reinforcement capabilities on steel hat-profiles - evaluating energy absorption of hybrid GFRP-metal structure via analytical, experimental and numerical testing - studying GFRP thickness influence on performance propagation/degradation - planning and manufacturing GFRP-metal hat-profiles with focus on process optimization - conducted destructive tests to find optimal solution of structures energy absorption

Member of Chassis & Aero department, specialized for composite materials involved in all other departments - Manufacturing composite parts (monocoque, aerodynamic devices, engine covers, detailed work) - Optimizing manufacturing process and finding new solutions for weight reduction Accomplishments: - reduced total car weight by 4,7% - 7,1kg by implementing new solution & concepts - won 1st place in Engineering Design event @ Formula Student Austria

- Managed team of 35+ members and boosted efficiency - Assigned tasks as construction leader and oversaw timely & precise execution - Investigated and designed CFRP suspension saving 66% weight - Conducted destructive experiments on tensile testing machine for best joining method for CFRP-Alu parts - Composite department leader + manufacturing composite parts - Engineered CFRP RRC 4 components: pedalbox, seat, ergonomics,.. - Prepared technical documentation & controlled other team members

- Specialized for CAD engineering in SolidWorks & manufacturing composite parts - Leading composite department & introduced aerodynamic package - Investigated and implemented use of composite materials for structural use - Created and prepared technical documentation & performed simple FEM calculations

- Engaged in CAD modeling, technical documentation & manufacturing inspection - Performed static simulations and component optimization using SolidWorks

Scientific paper in publishing process: - Tensile strength of a FRP–aluminum cylindrical joint bonded using adhesive injection Master's Thesis - Numerical, analytical and experimental investigations of GFRP reinforcement capabilities on steel hat-profiles

- finished first year (60 credits) of Construction & Mechatronics Master studies

Bachelor's Thesis: Testing of cylindrical glued joints - joining and bonding carbon fiber tubes to aluminum inserts for racecar suspension