Vítor Gomes | Fatigue | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Vítor Gomes | Fatigue | Best Researcher Award

Vítor M. G. Gomes, Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, Portugal

Vítor Gomes is a mechanical engineer specializing in fatigue analysis, structural design, and computational simulations. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Porto (FEUP), focusing on fatigue performance methodologies for railway suspension systems. His expertise spans finite element analysis (FEA), 3D modeling, and programming, with proficiency in ANSYS, SolidWorks, Python, and C++. Over the years, Vítor has contributed to the development of railway rolling stock, robotic mechanisms, and material characterization through research and industry collaborations. His work includes project management, consulting, and supervising academic research. Currently, he serves as a Research and Development Engineer, optimizing production processes for electric motor components. He has been actively involved in EU-funded railway innovation projects and has authored several scientific papers. Passionate about engineering advancements, Vítor continues to shape the future of mechanical design and railway technology.

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🎓 Education 

PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2019-2023) – FEUP Thesis: “A Methodology for Fatigue Performance of Leaf Springs Suspensions for Freight Wagons” Dissertation: “Numerical Analysis of the Influence of Taper on Strength of Adhesively Bonded Joints” Project: “Design for a Friction Stir Spot Welding Machine” Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (2013-2016) – FCTUC Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (2010-2013) – ISECVítor’s academic journey has focused on mechanical design, fatigue analysis, and railway structures. His research integrates computational simulations with experimental validation, contributing to innovative methodologies in mechanical engineering.

💼 Professional Experience 

🔧 Research & Development Engineer (2024 – Present) – WEG Europe Monitoring and statistical control of production and assembly processes for electric motors and components.

🔬 Research Engineer

Developed, assembled, and tested full-scale railway components. Conducted finite element analysis (FEA) and fatigue assessments. Supervised academic projects and authored scientific publications. Provided consulting services for railway design and engineering projects. Mechanical Design Engineer (2016 – 2017) – TulaLabs Designed vehicle structures, robotic mechanisms, and air-compressed distribution networks. Created technical drawings and reports for engineering projects. 🎓 Intern Assistant Engineer (2014) – WEG Europe Assisted in mechanical design and fatigue testing.

🏆 Awards & Honors 

🇵🇹 DB Rail Academy (2023) – Principles of Bogie Technology Certification 🇪🇺 EN 15085 Certification (2023) – Railway Welding of Vehicles and Components 📜 Product Management Certifications (2024-2025) – Agile Methodologies & Applications to Funded Projects 🔧 Computer & Programming Certifications (2021) – Python, C++, VBA  Ordem dos Engenheiros (2015) – Ethics & Professional Deontology

🔍 Research Focus 

Vítor’s research revolves around fatigue performance, finite element analysis (FEA), and mechanical design, particularly in railway engineering. His PhD focused on fatigue behavior of leaf springs in freight wagons, contributing to safer and more efficient railway suspension systems. He specializes in computational simulations for fatigue, welded joints, and bolted connections, utilizing software like ANSYS, LS-DYNA, and Simpack. His work extends to structural analysis of railway rolling stock, including bogies, wagon platforms, and auxiliary equipment supports. He actively participates in EU-funded projects such as Smart Wagons, Train Solutions, and Ferrovia 4.0, advancing railway innovation through research and consulting.

Publications

Gomes, V. M. G. et al. (2025) Full-Range Probabilistic Fatigue Modelling of 51CrV4 Steel of Parabolic Leaf Springs of Railway Rolling Stock – Metals (Under Review)

Gomes, V. M. G. et al. (2018) Fatigue Assessment of a Rail Profile under Shuttle Moving Loads – NEDCON Project Report

Carlos, (2020) Fatigue Behavior of Cold Roll-Formed Z-Rails for Rack Structures – Master Dissertation, FEUP

Silva, Lucas (2020) Monotonic and Fatigue Behaviour of Double Shear Bolted Joints – Master Dissertation, FEUP

Correia, Maria João (2019) Fatigue Behaviour of Cold-Rolled Profiles: Simulation and Characterization Studies – Master Dissertation, FEUP

Conclusion

Vítor Gomes is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award in fatigue analysis and structural durability. His academic background, technical expertise, and research contributions align well with the award criteria. However, enhancing his publication record, international collaborations, and industrial impact would further solidify his standing as a leading researcher in this field.

 

Dr Arely Cano | Mechanics of Functional Materials and Structures.

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Dr Arely Cano: Leading Researcher in Mechanics of Functional Materials and Structures.
Dr Arely Cano, PhD, Advanced Technology  .

Dr. Arely Cano, a distinguished PhD holder in advanced technology, stands at the forefront of groundbreaking research in the mechanics of functional materials and structures. With an illustrious career, Dr. Cano has become a trailblazer, contributing significantly to the field’s advancements. Her expertise extends across intricate realms, encompassing innovative technologies and the nuanced understanding of materials’ mechanical behavior. As a respected leader, Dr. Cano’s work not only propels the boundaries of knowledge but also inspires the next generation of researchers to delve into the fascinating intersections of technology, materials, and structure.

 

Professional Profiles:

 

 

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Education:

  • PhD, Advanced Technology Research Center for Applied Sciences and Advanced Technology, National Polytechnic Institute 01/2015-12/2018 Mexico City, Mexico -Thesis: “An XPS study of Prussian blue Analogues and Related Coordination Compounds”. Advisor. Scientist Emeritus Edilso F. Reguera Ruiz (edilso.reguera@gmail.com) and Dr. Luis Lartundo (SNI II) (llartundo@ipn.mx)Master’s degree, Advanced Technology Research Center for Applied Sciences and Advanced Technology, National Polytechnic Institute 01/2013-12/2014 Mexico City, Mexico -Thesis: “Study of an atypical transition metal nitroprussides”. Advisor. Scientist Emeritus Edilso F. Reguera Ruiz (edilso.reguera@gmail.com) and Dr. Adela Lemus (SNI II) (alemuss@ipn.mx)Bachelor’s’ degree, Industrial Chemical Engineering Escuela Superior en Ingeniería Química e Industrias Extractivas (ESIQIE), National Polytechnic Institute 08/2008-12/2012 Mexico City, Mexico -Degree obtained with the Master´s thesis: “Study of an atypical transition metal nitroprussides”. Advisor. Scientist Emeritus Edilso F. Reguera Ruiz (edilso.reguera@gmail.com) and Dr. Adela Lemus (SNI II) (alemuss@ipn.mx)

 

Synchrotron Project:

Accepted internal proposal for Beam time run September-October/2022 (1 month) Surface structure and chemical composition study of Nb for quantum materials applications: 3D and 2D resonators Author(s): A. Cano, D. Bafia, Z. Sung, M. Martinello, S. Posen, A. Romanenko, A. Grassellino and J. R. Zuazo European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Spline Spanish beam-station, ESRF, France Contact: Beam-scientist PhD Juan R. Zuazo, Beam-scientist PhD German Castro Accepted proposal for Beam time run November/2021 (2 year)

Electronic and structural changes in Nb SRF material under cryogenic conditions through combined HAXPES/GIXRD data Author(s): A. Cano, Z. Sung, D. Bafia, T. Spina, M. Martinello, S. Posen, A. Grassellino, A. Romanenko European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Spline Spanish beam-station, ESRF, France Contact: Beam-scientist PhD Juan R. Zuazo, Beam-scientist PhD German Castro Accepted proposal for Beam time run Feb/2021(1 year)

Tracing microstructural changes in SRF Nb-matrix under cooling/heating cycles through HighResolution XRD powder patterns analysis Author(s): A. Cano, D. Bafia, J. Lee, Z. Sung, M. Martinello, A. Romanenko Advanced Photon Source-Argonne National Laboratory, IL, USA Contact: Beam-scientist Jennia Karapetrova

 

Research Experience:

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory 06/2019-Present Batavia, IL, USA Applied Physics and Superconducting Division (APS/TD) -Research Project: Surface structure and chemical composition of the near-surface of SRF cavities based on Nb and Nb3Sn Superconducting Quantum Materials and System Center (SQMS) -Research Project: Unraveling the local surface structure in 2D and 3D Nb superconducting resonators and examining its potential impact on TLS losses Supervisors: Senior Scientist Alexander Romanenko (aroman@fnal.gov), PhD Martina Martinello (martina9@stanford.edu), Senior Scientist Grigory Eremeev (grigory@fnal.gov) and PhD. Akshay Murthy (amurthy@fnal.gov) -Design of multi-technique surface analysis platform based on X-ray photoelectron spectrometer with HeL manipulator. Supervisors:Senior Researcher Anna Grasellino (annag@fnal.gov), Senior Scientist Alexander Romanenko (aroman@fnal.gov), PhD Mattia Checchin (checchin@stanford.edu) User facilities/Postdoctoral Research Associate European Synchrotron Radiation Facilities 11/2021-10/2022 Grenoble, France Spline Spanish Beamline -Research Project: Surface structure study of Nb for quantum materials applications: 3D and 2D resonators Supervisors: Senior Scientist Alexander Romanenko (aroman@fnal.gov), Beam-scientist PhD Juan R. Zuazo (rubio@esrf.fr), PhD Martina Martinello (martina9@stanford.edu), Senior Scientist Grigory Eremeev (grigory@fnal.gov) User facilities/Postdoctoral Research Associate Advanced Photon Source-Argonne National Laboratory 11/2020-11/2021 Lemont, IL, USA 33-BM-C -Research Project: Tracing microstructural changes in SRF Nb-matrix upon cooling/heating cycles by cryo-GI-XRD Supervisors: Senior Scientist Alexander Romanenko (aroman@fnal.gov), Beam-scientist M. Sc. Evguenia Karapetrova (jenia@anl.gov), PhD Martina Martinello (martina9@stanford.edu), PhD Tiziana Spina (spina.tiziana@as-g.it) User facilities/ Postdoctoral Research Associate Northwestern University 07/2019-Present Evanston, IL, USA NU Atomic and Nanoscale Characterization Experimental Center (NUANCE) -Research Project: Chemical composition mapping of the inner surface of SRF cavities cutouts using Electron Spectroscopies and Microscopy Supervisors:Senior Researcher Anna Grasellino (annag@fnal.gov), PhD Martina Martinello (martina9@stanford.edu) and PhD Xinqi Chen (xchen@northwestern.edu) Integrated Molecular Structure Education and Research Center (IMSERC) -Research Project: Evaluation of the Surface structure of Nb cavities cutouts processed with state-of-the-art RF surface treatments using X-ray diffraction techniques and TG-MS Supervisors: PhD Martina Martinello (martina9@stanford.edu) and Senior Scientist Christos Malliakas (cmalliakas@northwestern.edu) User facilities/ Postdoctoral Research Associate Minnesota University 07/2021-Present Minnesota, MN, USA XPS instrument, Characterization facility, CharFac -Research Project: Thermal evolution of the native oxide layer on Nb3Sn-coated Nb SRF grade. An In-situ angular XPS study Contact: PhD Bing Luo (luox0026@umn.edu), Senior Scientist Grigory Eremeev (grigory@fnal.gov)and Senior Scientist Sam Posen (sposen@fnal.gov) Invited Researcher Research Center for Applied Sciences and Advanced Technology, National Polytechnic Institute 01/2019-06/2019 Mexico City, Mexico National Laboratory in Energy Conversion and Storage, LNCAE -Research collaboration: Mentoring of undergraduate/graduate thesis and Electron spectroscopy (XPS) trainings Contact: Scientist Emeritus Edilso F. Reguera Ruiz (edilso.reguera@gmail.com) Visiting Researcher Institute for Nuclear Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences 02/2016-07/2016 Debrecen, Hungary Laboratory of Electron Spectroscopy and Materials Science -Research Project: XPS study of Coordination Chemistry at the Nanoparticles Surface Contact: PhD László Kövér (lkover15@gmail.com), PhD József Tóth (toth.jozsef@atomki.mta.hu) Visiting Researcher Malaga University 09/2015-12/2015 Malaga, Spain Department of Inorganic Chemistry.

    Crystallography and Mineralogy -Developed project: Systematic XPS Study of Molecular Nano-porous Materials with Potential Applications in Renewable Energy Technologies Contact: Dr. Enrique Rodríguez Castellón (castellon@uma.es) Visiting Researcher Center for Nanoscience and Micro/Nanotechnologies, National Polytechnic Institute 06/2014-06/2015 Mexico City, Mexico National Laboratory of characterization of materials and nanostructures -Developed project: Advanced training in Surface Analysis using XPS spectroscopy Contact: PhD Luis Lartundo Rojas (SNI II) (llartundo@ipn.mx) Visiting undergraduate student Research Center for Applied Chemistry, CIQA 01/2012-02/2012 Saltillo, Mexico Department of Plastic Transformation Processes -Developed project: Synthesis, characterization, and monitoring phase inversion of high impact polystyrene (HIPS). Contact: Dr. Graciela E. Morales Balado (SNI II) (graciela.morales@ciqa.edu.mx) and Dr. Florentino Soriano Corral (SNI I), (florentino.soriano@ciqa.edu.mx) Internship undergraduate student Research Center for Applied Chemistry, CIQA 01/2011-02/2011 Saltillo, Mexico Department of organometallic materials synthesis -Developed project: Morphology control of Zn-oxides nanoparticles for automotive applications Contact: Dr. Graciela E. Morales Balado (SNI II) (graciela.morales@ciqa.edu.mx), Dr. Pablo Acuna (SNI I) (pablo.acuna@ciqa.edu.mx)

 

Publications and Top Noted:

First direct observation of nanometer size hydride precipitations on Superconducting Niobium Author(s): Z-H. Sung, A. Cano, A. Murthy, E. Karapetrova, J-Y. Lee, A. Grassellino and A. Romanenko arXiv Preprint arXiv:2305.01022