Born and raised in Portugal, I'm a Materials Science & Engineering student and Materials Thermodynamics (MSE 3001) teaching assistant at Georgia Tech. My interests range from shape memory alloys, technical ceramics and additive manufacturing technologies, to materials for energy applications and their processing. Outside school, I love to practice Muay-Thai, work out with friends, travel, and read.
Optimize ultrasonic atomization of metal powders, impurities detection and reduction, for feedstock on demand. Current setup is being improved by sensor/component design, and development of coatings for Carbon and Oxygen pick-up prevention.
Sept. 2023 - PresentAssisted 125+ students in a core MSE course, breaking down and explaining advanced technical concepts. Grade homework and exams for Prof. Robert Speyer.
Sept. 2023 - PresentDesign, fabricate, and characterize fully-solution processed polymer-based thin films, distributed Bragg reflectors, and optical microcavities for photonic applications.
Sept. 2021 - Sept. 2024Lead the development of a novel insulating material and its material delivery system for 3D printing technologies, performed extensive testing on cement-based materials, and printed various concrete structures on-site.
May - Aug. 2024As Chief Technology Officer of the Characterization team, I maintained and repaired equipment, trained staff and users, and supported on-campus research. Additionally, I oversaw the team, enhanced staff/user experience, procured equipment, and managed the laboratory with the executive board.
Sept. 2021 - Jan. 2024Performed extensive optical and drift diffusion simulations and models of colored DBRs applied to perovskite solar cells and measured the external quantum efficiency and J-V curves of the BIPVs.
May - Aug. 2023The phase diagram above is generated by The Materials Project. The ground state energies of the compounds selected are calculated by mixing the Generalized Gradient Approximation (GGA) and GGA+U approximations to Density Functional Theory (DFT). If you’re interested in learning more about the science behind it and/or generate your own phase diagrams, check out the references below.
Havelar is a 3D printing construction company focused on advancing construction technology to reduce the industry's carbon footprint and provide solutions to the global housing crisis. Havelar plans to accomplish its goals through architecture excellence, by partnering with Pritzker laureates and world-renowned architects, and cutting-edge technology.
Fabricated elastocaloric NiTiCu shape memory alloys (SMAs) and performed tests and characterizations using DSC, SEM, and cyclical compression tests. I also gained experience with Vacuum Arc Melter, wire EDM, and ultrasonic powder atomizer. Presented the research results at the Shape Memory and Superelastic Technology (SMST) 2024 conference in Portugal.
Otiima Garage is a classic car restoration shop. So far, I have fully restored cars such as Citroën HY, Porsche 914, Jaguar E-Type 4.2, and Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAM1750. Here, I have gained experience in panel beating, welding, engine restoration, and machining.
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