Research & industry

Experience

Computational mechanics, industrial simulation and physics evaluation for large language models.

MercorPhysics ExpertSep 2026 – Present
RemoteContract
  • Create and verify physics training data for large language models.
  • Solve complex physics problems and evaluate model accuracy and reasoning.
  • Review solutions for mathematical consistency and physical assumptions.
University of AveiroEU-funded Research FellowApr 2026 – Aug 2026
PortugalResearch fellowship
  • Research fellowship within Agenda ATE, supported by PRR / NextGenerationEU.
  • Developed physics-informed neural networks for solid mechanics.
  • Developed the PACT framework for constitutive transfer through persistent material realizations.
Technische Universität DarmstadtResearch AssociateJul 2023 – Mar 2026
Darmstadt, Hesse, GermanyResearch
  • Held technical responsibility for IGF 22371 N, modeling and optimizing corrugated boards with industrial partners.
  • Combined finite element simulations, graph-based models and experimental results.
  • Supervised more than eight BSc and MSc theses; contributed to more than ten papers and two research proposals.
  • Supervised a bending-test digital twin published at IEEE ICECET 2025.
Skibby Software LimitedSoftware ConsultantApr 2023 – Jun 2023
Remote
  • Developed Python and AI tools to analyze construction documentation and automate back-office workflows.
Technical University of MunichResearch AssociateOct 2022 – Mar 2023
Munich, Germany
  • Simulation of industrial components with Simulink
  • Data Mining use cases in Python
  • Led MATLAB/Simulink robot-like system simulation
  • Delivered data mining lectures
REXUS/BEXUS (SPACIS)Mechanical EngineerJul 2022 – Oct 2022
Porto, Portugal
  • Mechanical component design, simulations and lab experiments
Porto Space TeamFounder & CEOJun 2022 – Oct 2022
Porto, Portugal
  • Built a 90+ student team, launched 2 projects, secured 4+ partners
INEGI, University of PortoResearch Fellow — Master's ThesisApr 2022 – Sep 2022
Porto, Portugal
  • Developed multi-objective particle swarm optimization for composite-structure design in Python and Fortran.
  • Investigated elitism and genetic hybrids for optimization algorithms.
ESA AcademyOnline CubeSat Concurrent Engineering Workshop (Student)Jan 2022 – Jan 2022
Online
  • Learned concurrent design with Open Concurrent Design Tool
RWTH Aachen — WZLProject ThesisSep 2021 – Oct 2021
Aachen, Germany
  • Predicted fineblanking die-roll geometry using four experiments and punch, counterpunch and blank-holder force channels.
RWTH Aachen — WZLProject WorkMar 2021 – Jun 2021
Aachen, Germany
  • Built high-accuracy models for production-line quality prediction
RWTH Aachen — Institut für TextiltechnikResearch InternOct 2020 – Mar 2021
Aachen, Germany
  • Optimized kinematic draping simulation with PSO and parallel computing
FEUP — University of PortoResearcher / Junior University Monitor2020 – 2022
Porto, Portugal
  • Developed a new gear design with optimization and MATLAB / Python research (2020–2021).
  • Guided secondary-school students through a two-week hands-on IoT program (Jul 2022).
Bosch ThermotechnologyEngineering TraineeJul 2019 – Sep 2019
Aveiro, Portugal
  • Analyzed water-heater temperature and flow measurements.
  • Improved MATLAB scripts, graphical interfaces and durability-laboratory procedures.
  • Assembled sensor data loggers for laboratory measurements.
INEGI-LAETAResearch Fellow — Medical Image ProcessingMay 2018 – Dec 2018
Porto, Portugal
  • Developed MATLAB workflows for Doppler / ultrasound segmentation and reconstruction.
IEEE University of Porto Student BranchStudent Member / Vice-ChairOct 2017 – Jul 2022
Porto, Portugal
  • Coordinated TISP school outreach, MATLAB workshops and academic peer support.
  • Contributed to activities reaching more than 800 students.