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Juan Ignacio Doval Roque
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Aerospace Engineer

Manchester, UK

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About

I am a detail-oriented MEng Aerospace Engineering student at the University of Manchester with proven expertise in simulation software development and project leadership. Currently serving as Project Lead at Ansys, I have developed a comprehensive healthcare learning platform featuring 8+ integrated applications using Python, PyFluent, and advanced CFD modeling techniques including icing simulation.

My experience spans multi-physics simulation (CFD, electromagnetics, structural analysis), automated solution development, and academic engagement through presentations at leading institutions including King’s College London and Aston University. With award-winning achievements in aerospace design competitions and hands-on experience in Formula Student, UAV development, and satellite engineering, I bring both technical depth and collaborative leadership to complex engineering challenges. Passionate about sustainable aerospace innovation and emerging technologies, I am eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects that integrate traditional engineering excellence with modern computational solutions and automation.

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Work

Engineering Intern

Cambridge, UK

Sept 2024 - June 2026

Project Lead & Solo Developer: Healthcare Academic Platform/App

  • Developed comprehensive interactive learning platform featuring +8 integrated medical applications using PyFluent, PyAnsys Geometry, Dash, and Python, incorporating advanced modeling techniques including turbulence (Baffled Tank), Non-Newtonian Fluids (Hemodynamics), discrete phase (Drug Delivery), and icing (Cryoablation) simulation. And Integration of HFSS models provide by a Colleague in Wearables and Medical devices.
  • Integrated HFSS electromagnetic models provided by a colleague, demonstrating cross-disciplinary collaboration and multi-physics simulation capabilities
  • Managed full development lifecycle using Git version control for coding projects.
  • Achieved 5+ university curriculum adoptions for 2026 academic year from 15+ presentations to world-leading institutions

Events & Customer Engagement

  • Speaker at BIOREME, The University of Manchester
  • Lecturer in Hemodynamics at Aston University (remote) and King’s College London (in-person)
  • Poster Presenter at IMES 2024 hosted by Ansys Academic Development Team
  • Delivered 15+ technical demos to leading Universities & UTCs, resulting in measurable curriculum integration

Content Creation/Development for the AER & Up-skilling

  • Created 2 comprehensive case studies for AER: Stenoses Blood Vessel & Drug Delivery (Nov 2025)
  • Developed Python-based web scraping automation tool for curriculum mapping, reducing manual processing time by 80%
  • Completed 52+ hours of professional certification including Ansys Fluent Professional Certification: “Getting Started with Ansys Fluent - Professional Certification”
SimulationFluid MechanicsCFDCADInsilico Scripting: PyAnsys, PyFluentApp DevelopmentPythonJSHTMLPresentingPM

Intern

Warrington, UK

Summer 2022
  • Facilitated manufacturing and evaluating the airfield fixtures and CCRs with the collaboration of the specialized manufacturers of the company.
  • Supervised the already existing methods used by the company and provided a report with improved techniques and routines which were informed to superiors and implemented to the fabrication.
  • Produced a detailed report/comparison between 9 main competitors and ATG for each product to recognize the strengths and weakness within the range of products designed by the manufacturer.
Airport FixturesManufacturingReporting

Intern

Maiquetia & Los Roques, Venezuela

Summer 2019
  • Mediated 8 people replacing Doppler Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (DVOR/DME) at Maiquetia International Airport for 6 weeks. The work lasted 8 weeks, including final commissioning.
  • Co-ordinated replacing collaboratively in a team of 5 people the battery bank of the solar system.
  • Co-ordinated replacing collaboratively in a team of 5 people the battery bank of the solar system.
CVOR/DMEDVOR/DMEAssemblyBattery BankAeronautical Radio NavigationSolar EnergySustainability
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Studies

MEng in Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry

Greater Manchester, UK

2021-2026

Predicted Grade: 68.33% (2.1)

Dissertation: Micromechanics of Natural-Synthetic fiber-hybrid reinforced polymers composites laminae.

  • Achieved Second Prize in Poster Design for the dissertation in Aerospace Engineering (85%), during Dissertation Fair Presentation, March 2024.
  • Presented my dissertation to the industry board of Aerospace Engineering of UoM.
  • Achieved prize-winning group satellite design as sustainability and manufacturing engineer.
  • Designated Manufacturing and Sustainability Engineer for 3rd year project, for Space Debris Identification Mission.
  • Developed a report about an aircraft’s mission considering drawings, diagrams such as payload range and flight constraints, weight, and balance, landing gear and market analysis using MATLAB and SOLIDWORKS.
  • Actively using Python/MATLAB/Excel to process larger calculations effectively to graphically demonstrated findings.
Rocket ScienceAviationSatellitesUAVFlight SimFormula Student

Foundation Year in Aerospace Engineering

Greater Manchester, UK

2020-2021

Grade: Physics - A*, Maths - A* Further Maths - A

FundamentalsEngineeringA-Levels Equivalent

High School/Bachillerator

Caracas, Venezuela

2015-2019

Grade: 17/20

High SchoolScience Focused
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Projects

End of Bachelors' Dissertation

2023-2024
MaterialsABAQUSPythonPPTZotero

Flight Sim Society - Design Engineer

2023-2024

Achieved First Prize at IT FLIES USA 2024; Designed ‘Phantom 1’, detail-oriented optimization of fighter jets Sukhoi Su-57 and Eurofighter Typhoon with the use of SOLIDWORKS, CFD and MATLAB.

CADCFDFlight DynamicsFlight Sim

UAV Society - Assembly and Testing Engineer

2023-2024
  • Assembled and tested a quadcopter using Ardupilot to configure the motors in a group of 4.
  • Designed, Assembled, and launched a prototype rocket utilizing OpenRocket as the software of choice for design. Configured a set of sensors, altimeter and accelerometer using Arduino IC. The project was completed in a group of 5.
  • Assembled and tested of a fixed-wing, rotor-propelled unmanned aerial vehicle called The Albatross. Assemblance and testing was completed within a group of 6.
Flight DynamicsArduino ICOpen Rocket

Sustainability & Manufacturing Engineer - LEO SAT for SPACE DEBRIS IDENTIFICATION

2023-2024
  • Developed design for manufacturing (DFM) strategies to optimize satellite components for cost-effective and scalable production.
  • Created an Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) plan to ensure efficient fabrication, assembly, and validation of satellite systems.
  • Conducted Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate material choices, production processes, and end-of-life disposal for sustainability.
  • Performed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to analyze the satellite’s footprint, including emissions, resource consumption, and orbital debris mitigation strategies.
Design for ManufactureLife-Cycle AssessmentAIT PlanEnvironmental Impacts
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Certifications

Foundations in Fluid Dynamics using Ansys Fluent

In Progress (50%)

The Ansys Associate Certification for Foundations in Fluid Dynamics using Ansys Fluent demonstrates your expertise in core fluid dynamics principles, including turbulent and viscous flows, boundary layers, and real-world flow systems.

Designed for advanced engineering students and professionals, the certification exam combines theory and simulation-based quizzes. Prepare with recommended Ansys Innovation Courses covering critical topics to enhance your knowledge and skills.

Fluid DynamicsCFDAnsys Fluent

Fundamentals of Compressible Flows

In Progress (30%)

The Ansys Associate Certification for Fundamentals of Compressible Flows validates your knowledge of compressible flow principles, including thermodynamic laws, gas dynamics, compressibility effects, supersonic waves, shock-expansion theory, and internal flow analysis.

Ideal for advanced engineering students and professionals, this certification includes a theory and simulation-based exam with two attempts available over 30 days. Prepare with recommended Ansys Innovation Courses to master key concepts and gain a competitive edge.

Fluid DynamicsCFDAnsys Fluent

Ansys Fluent Meshing Watertight Geometry Workflow

In Progress (50%)

The Ansys Professional Certification for Fluent Meshing Watertight Geometry Workflow tests your expertise in generating high-quality meshes using Fluent’s Watertight Geometry Workflow. Prepare with recommended courses covering CAD geometry import, sizing functions, surface and volume meshing, and hands-on tutorials.

This certification is ideal for graduate students, engineers, and job seekers looking to showcase their proficiency in Ansys Fluent.

Fluid DynamicsCFDAnsys FluentMeshingPre-Processing

Getting Started with Ansys Fluent

In Progress (100%)

The Ansys Professional Certification for Getting Started with Ansys Fluent tests your foundational knowledge and practical application of this industry-leading CFD software. The exam includes theory and simulation-based quizzes, with recommended preparatory courses offering hands-on examples and demos.

Ideal for graduate students, engineers, and job seekers, this certification showcases your expertise with Ansys Fluent.

Fluid DynamicsCFDAnsys FluentPre-ProcessingPost Processing
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Volunteering

Volunteer

December 2018

Collaboratively planned group activities for the children in ADIC.

Organizer

May 2019

Co-ordinated the MVA main events. Arranged the activities throughout the 3-days event, to achieve a productive timetable.

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Files

Dissertation

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