Gustavo Pires

CFD Modeling and Simulation Researcher

Braskem•  June 2019 - Present

Research conducted in partnership with BRASKEM to explore equipment and process design using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Simulations of multiphase and multicomponent flows using Siemens STAR-CCM+ software - flammable gas dispersion analysis, conjugate heat transfer.

Graduate Student and Ph.D. Candidate

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica•  March 2017 - Present

Research in the field of numerical methods applied to thermofluid dynamics. Simulations of internal and externals flows of compressible and incompressible fluids. Application of high resolution and high-order methods to fluid dynamics problems. Application of numerical methods for complex fluid flows. Development of numerical libraries in C/C++ and Python languages.

Product Development Engineer

Embraer•  June 2013 - October 2016

Main attributions: - E-Jets E2 Air Management Systems control and monitoring logics development; - Specification and follow up on E-Jets E2 ice protection system development tests on Icing Wind Tunnel; - System simulations using CAE tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Flowmaster, ANSYS FLUENT and in-house Python developed code for aircraft icing prediction; - Follow up of aeronautic components qualification tests; - Experience with DO-160G and ARP-4754; - Experience with system requirements management using IBM DOORS; - System requirement validation and verification process; - System tests using Hardware in the Loop (HIL); - Aeronautical components design and design requirements specification; - Suppliers development and management; - System Safety Assessment (SSA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).

Engineering Trainee

Embraer•  February 2012 - June 2013

Trainee level specialization program focused on aeronautical systems. Hybrid education with academic disciplines conduced by the Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica and professional disciplines conducted by EMBRAER specialists and external consultants.

Engineering Intern

Suzano Pulp and Paper•  February 2010 - December 2011

Main attributions: - Machine components design with support of Finite Element Analisys tools; - Machine components failure analyses (FMEA); - Follow up of general maintenance tasks for both pulp and paper machinery; - Training on 3-D modelling and Finite Element Analysis using SolidWorks; - Training on Pulp and Paper manufacturing process; - Training on Project Management.

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, PhD•  February 2017 - Present

Research in the field of numerical methods applied to thermofluid dynamics. Simulations of internal and externals flows of compressible and incompressible fluids. Application of high resolution and high-order methods to fluid dynamics problems. Application of numerical methods for complex fluid flows. Development of numerical libraries in C/C++ and Python languages.

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering, ME•  February 2012 - February 2015

Dissertation title: A comparison between 2-D and 3-D results for Anti-Icing System Calculations.

Faculdade de Engenharia Industrial (FEI)

Mechanical Engineering, BS•  February 2007 - December 2011

Graduation project: a study of the influence of low pressure on cooking systems.