I am Felix, a Masters by Research student at RMIT University.
I really enjoy photography, especially street photography where every random object & event are an opportunity to open our eyes to a different perspective. This, combined with my aptitude for engineering, led me to complete my Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering (Hons) at RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia) in 2018.
During my undergraduate studies, I developed an interest in computer-aided design & finite element analysis. This led me to work for RMIT as a product designer for an exciting medical project in a manufacturing environment that eventually directed me to the wonderful world of additive manufacturing.
In 2020, as part of my professional year program, I had a great opportunity to work at CSIRO as a mechanical engineering intern for 3 months. My CSIRO supervisor then offered me a position as an external mechanical engineering contractor for a biomedical project, furthering my exposure to additive manufacturing technology. As a result, I started my Masters by Research degree in 2021 in the area of cold spray additive manufacturing.
Skills
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- SolidWorks
- Autodesk Inventor
- CATIA V5
- Finite element modelling/analysis (FEA/FEM)
- Abaqus/CAE, Abaqus/Standard
- Instron static testers for tensile strength testing
- Cold spray additive manufacturing
- Impact Innovations system
- Metallographic analysis
- Sample preparation
- Optical microscopy (OM)
- Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
MRes Project
Prior work
- 2020-2021: Mechanical Engineer contractor, CSIRO (Melbourne Australia)
- 2020-2020: Mechanical Engineering intern, CSIRO (Melbourne Australia)
- 2018-2019: Product Development Research Assistant, RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia)
Further information
Publications
- FN Lomo, A Vargas-Uscategui, PC King, MJ Patel, IS Cole (2023). ‘Microstructure and mechanical properties of heat-treated cold spray additively manufactured titanium metal matrix composites’, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 99, 12-26, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.04.077.
- FN Lomo, MJ Patel, A Vargas-Uscategui, PC King, IS Cole (2023). ‘A design & optimisation framework for cold spray additive manufacturing of lightweight aerospace structural components’ [UNDER PREPARATION].
References
- T Hussain (2012). ‘Cold spraying of titanium: a review of bonding mechanisms, microstructure and properties,” Key Engineering Materials, vol. 533, pp. 53–90, DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.533.53.
- H Wu, X Xie, M Liu, C Verdy, Y Zhang, H Liao & S Deng. (2020). ‘Stable layer-building strategy to enhance cold-spray-based additive manufacturing’, Additive Manufacturing, vol. 35, 101356, DOI: 10.1016/j.addma.2020.101356.
- Vargas-Uscategui A, King PC, Yang S, Chu C, Li J (2021). ‘Toolpath planning for cold spray additively manufactured titanium walls and corners: Effect on geometry and porosity’, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 298, 117272, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2021.117272.
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