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Mechanical Engineer
Dedicated and reliable professional with international experience. Leading member
of a collaboration among CERN, SCK-CEN and TRIUMF. Highly skilled in computer
aided drafting systems, thermo-mechanical FEM simulations and prototyping . Broad
knowledge of thermal diagnostic tools . Curious by nature, widely challenged by
acquiring new knowledge and competencies.
Experience
2012–Present Marie Curie Fellowship:
CERN, EN-STI/RBS (ISOLDE), Geneva, Switzerland.
Target unit design study in the CATHI (Cryogenics, Accelerators and Targets at
HIE-ISOLDE) framework.
Detailed achievements:
3D Models and drawings;
Reliable FEM models for FEM simulations;
Assembly and installation of the experimental apparatus;
Study on alternative cooling solutions and possible integration of heat pipes;
Management of timing and costing of the project;
Tendering for outsourcing;
Communication representative among involved institutions;
Project presentation at the international conference EMIS 2012 (Matsue, Japan).
September - Internship:
October 2013 SCK-CEN, Mol, Belgium.
Collaboration among CERN, TRIUMF, SCK-CEN: mechanical design of installation
needed for the project.
Advanced design:
Design finalization on the base of space constraints;
Thermal analyses via the FEM code ANSYS;
Cooling solutions investigation.
August - Internship:
September TRIUMF, Vancouver, Canada.
2013 Collaboration among CERN, TRIUMF, SCK-CEN: mechanical design of installation
needed for the project.
Preliminary design:
Analysis of actual operations conditions at TRIUMF
Geometry definition in Solid Works;
Thermal load calculation via FLUKA.
September - Internship:
December CERN, EN/STI - TCD, Geneva.
2011 Thermo-structural verification, via ANSYS code, of safety devices named ”beam
stoppers”.
Education
2008–2011 Master: Mechanical Engineering - Design and Manufacturing
University of Naples FEDERICO II, Naples, Italy.
2004–2008 Bachelor: Mechanical Engineering - Design
University of Naples FEDERICO II, Naples, Italy.
Master Thesis
Title FEM Evaluation of Residual Stress in Butt Joints
Supervisor Professor Renato Esposito (University of Naples FEDERICO II).
Description Comparison of FEM Residual stresses in Butt Joints via Ansys and Abaqus codes.
Publication
8 July 2013 S. Cimmino, T.M. Mendonca, S. Marzari, T. Stora, Validation of electro-thermal
simulation with experimental data to prepare online operation of a molten salt
target at ISOLDE for the Beta Beams, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics
Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms.
Training
CATIA-Smarteam Basic
FLUKA Course
ANSYS Workbench Advanced
Electrical Certification Low Voltage Staff
Thermal Measurements Course
AXEL Course
Ms Project Course
Radio Protection
CAPM/PMP foreseen May 2014.
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Computer skills
Advanced ANSYS Workbench, CATIA, Smarteam.
Intermediate LTEX, Ms-Office, Matlab, FLUKA, Windows operating systems 95, 98, XP, Vista,
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Seven,Ms Project.
Basic C++, Linux, Solid Works, Solid Edge, Autocad, Matematica, Abaqus, SRIM.
Communication Skills
2012 Communicating Effectively Course
2013 CERN guide
Social and Organizational skills
Ability to work in small and large groups developed through the experience within
the EN group at CERN;
Strong personality suitable for leadership position;
Excellent problem solving skills;
Remarkably able to organize own work, setting priorities and taking responsibilities
(skills achieved with the secondments in TRIUMF and SCK);
Proactive planning, adaptability to changes and cultural learning;
Ability to work under pressure due to activity peaks at ISOLDE and to the status
of working student during the university;
Languages
Italian Mother tongue proficient in all aspects
English Fluent
French Intermediate
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