Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
My passion for aviation began early, spending countless hours at airports watching aircraft take off and land while waiting for my father, who travelled frequently for work. That childhood fascination naturally evolved into a career dedicated to aerospace innovation. From Brazil to France and Belgium, I pursued a double engineering degree followed by a PhD in Computational Mechanics and Materials, specializing in titanium alloys for aerospace applications, work recognized with two PhD awards. Today, I work at the interface between industry and academia, accelerating innovation in aerospace structures and propulsion systems. My focus is on translating advanced research in materials, fatigue, and manufacturing processes into robust industrial solutions for next-generation aircraft components. Fluent in four languages, I thrive in international and multicultural environments and am driven by a clear objective: contributing to more advanced, efficient, and sustainable aviation.
- Materials focal point for next‑generation engines (RISE & AD‑L): Led the development of materials and manufacturing processes for critical components, reducing industrial risks and accelerating technology maturation. - Rapid diagnostics for production and in‑service support, contributing to reduced non‑conformities and improved operational reliability of engines in service. - Led multi‑partner R&D projects (industrial and academic), from needs definition to experimental validation, supporting key technology decisions and Safran’s engine roadmap.
- Contributed to the integration of a new production site for LEAP engine metallic leading edges (hot forming), reducing production time by 50% - Monitored technological developments and supported collaborative project coordination and roadmap planning - Optimized forging processes for titanium aerospace components, cutting non-conformities by 25%
- Led R&D on microstructural evolution in titanium alloys for aerospace applications, delivering key insights to optimize production time and reduce manufacturing costs - Developed experimental and numerical methods supporting industrial-scale processing and performance prediction - Coordinated regular meetings with industrial partners to align research outcomes with production needs and efficiency goals
Optimized the characterization process of inorganic binder casting cores for major automotive clients (Ford, BMW, Audi), reducing analysis time by 75%
Optimization of the material, design and mechanics of luxury handbag carabiners, in partnership with the French university SIGMA Clermont - Designed the new carabiners implemented in the luxury handbags of Hermès - Performed different tests in order to prove the resistance of the material chosen
Technical and commercial analysis of the production, use, legislation and patents of slag modifiers in the steel industry - Created a complete database for all specifications of slag modifiers - Contacted suppliers and costumers in order to carry out a complete market study