About Myself – Detailed
Professional Experience
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Research and Development Associate
Thermal and Fluids Engineering
University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland
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2010–present |
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Research, Development and Design Engineer
Measurement of Radiation Heat Transfer Processes
Paul Scherrer Institute & ETH Zurich
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2006–2010 |
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Research Engineer
High Temperature Solar Technology
Paul Scherrer Institute
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2005–2006 |
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Research Engineer
Abrasive Water Jetting
University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland
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2002–2004 |
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Occasional Work
as a Design Engineer and Lab-Assistant
University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland
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1999–2002 |
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Mechanic (part time next to professional training)
Design, Assembly and Production
ABB Switzerland
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1995–1999 |
Education
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PhD Studies
Paul Scherrer Institute & ETH Zurich, Switzerland
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2006–2010 |
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Master of Engineering Science
University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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2004–2005 |
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Bachelor of Science
Degree Course in Mechanical Engineering
University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland
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1999–2002 |
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Mechanic / Design Engineer Apprentice
Professional Training combined with Professional Maturity of Technical Type (i.e. Technical Highschool)
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1995–1999 |
Skills
Engineering
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Fluid Flow Measurement
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Advanced skills in:
- LDA / PDA: Laser doppler anemometry & particle size analysis
- PIV: Particle image velocimetry
- Particle tracking based on shadow- and fluorescence imaging
- Flow imaging and visualisation
- Hot-wire anemometry (novice level)
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Measurement Technology
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General experience and skills in:
- Measurement of quantities such as temperature, pressure, position, mass flow, …
- Rotor instrumentation and telemetry
- Applying sensors
- Thermography & pyrometry
- Imaging and visualisation in general
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Optical Systems
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Close to ten years of experience in design, development, selection, implementation and application of optical systems:
- Lens- and mirror based systems
- Concentrating and imaging optics
- Light sources: Lasers, arc lamps, …
- Further components (detectors, spectrometers, cameras, …)
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Radiation Heat Transfer
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Main field of my PhD work – topics:
- Participating media
- Experimental determination of radiative properties
- Inverse heat transfer analysis
- Design of optical measurement set-ups
- Monte Carlo ray-tracing
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Solar Thermal Engineering
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Focus on high temperature solar thermo-chemical reactors:
- Diagnostics / measurement techniques
- Numerical modelling (heat/mass transfer)
- Experimental testing of solar reactor prototypes
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Thermal & Fluids Engineering
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Major field of study with further in depth experience in:
- Plain and abrasive water jetting and nozzle design
- Sprays and atomisation
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Engineering Mechanics
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Second major field of studies:
- Strong interest in dynamics and vibrations
- Basic knowledge of related subjects such as strength of materials, fatigue, …
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Other
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General knowledge in mechanical engineering and related fields.
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Computing
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Engineering Software
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Labview
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In depth Labview programming experience in measurement, evaluation and control applications (2002—2010).
Skills range from basic / novice to very high, depending on the topic.
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CAD
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Computer aided design knowledge mainly based on 2D Autocad / Autosketch (1995—present).
Further knowledge of 3D Catia (2005—2009) and 3D IDEAS (1999—2002).
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FE, CFD
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Basic to intermediate knowledge of several finite element / volume and
CFD packages (mainly from 2002—2005); products used: Nastran / Patran, Fluent, CFX.
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Mathematical Software
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Mathcad
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Strong Mathcad user since 1999.
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Matlab
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Intermediate Matlab experience (infrequent since 2002).
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Languages
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Fortran, Basic, Pascal, C++, Java
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Experience with several programming environments. However not a designated programmer.
In depth Fortran 95/2003 experience from 2005—2010.
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Web
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html, css, js, php
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Basic html, css, javascripting and php knowledge
(frequently used between 2005—2010).
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Office
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MS-Office, LibreOffice, Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat, …
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Intermediate to advanced experience with several word processing,
spreadsheet and further office applications.
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Image processing
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Gimp, Photoshop, …
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Image processing skills ranging from basic to advanced.
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Vector graphics
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Scribus, Inkscape, …
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Basic vector graphics knowledge.
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Operating systems
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MS-Windows
Linux
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Advanced MS-Windows user.
Intermediate Linux knowledge
(basic workstation and server administration from 2005—2010).
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Other
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…
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Next to the present list I know and use a plethora of useful
tools and methods too numerous to mention at this place.
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Business, Management, Administration & Entrepreneurship
Various management, administration and related business skills acquired
by a combination of both on the job learning and private literature study:
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Project planning and management
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- Applying for funds (indirect experience only)
- Writing proposals (indirect experience only)
- Estimating time
- Estimating risks
- Managing resources
- Allocating resources
- When things go wrong
- Leadership
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Various business related skills
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- Writing quotations
- Writing reports
- Running meetings
- Decision making
- Documenting work / knowledge management
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Level of project responsibilities
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- Usually in charge of subtasks.
- Main person in charge: 1-3 month projects.
- No direct staff supervision (with the exception of students and trainees).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Analytical thinking.
- Systematic approach taking.
- Focus on long-term sustainability and quality.
- Teamwork, working with people (in contrast with socialising).
- Focusing on the interests of the team / organisation / project / …
Weaknesses
- Not particularly good at socialising and networking (both business and leisure).
Languages
- German: fluent
- English: fluent
- French (understand a bit)
Hobbies and Other Interests
- Cycling, swimming and running
- Photography
- Music, playing guitar
- Avid do-it-yourself practitioner
- Watches, multi-tools and similar gadgets
- Engineering, science, technology
- History and current affairs
- Economics
- Society, politics and human behavioural patterns
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