Doctoral candidate at Stuttgart University, Germany
Rey Noé Fararoni Platas is a researcher specializing in computational mechanics and structural engineering. With a strong academic background in mechanical engineering and computational mechanics, he has contributed to various research projects focusing on numerical simulations and material modeling. His work spans both academia and industry, with experience in finite element analysis, continuum mechanics, and structural behavior studies. He is currently a doctoral student at the University of Stuttgart, actively engaged in research related to material testing and numerical modeling.
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EDUCATION
Rey Noé Fararoni Platas is pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Stuttgart since July 2022. He holds a Master of Science in Computational Mechanics of Materials and Structures from the University of Stuttgart (2015-2019), where he conducted research on elasticity using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics. His undergraduate studies were completed at Instituto Tecnológico de Puebla, Mexico, where he earned a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in design, focusing on optimizing bus engine supports using the Finite Element Method.
EXPERIENCE
His professional experience includes both academic and industrial roles. Since 2022, he has been working at the Materials Testing Institute of the University of Stuttgart, conducting hygro-thermo-mechanical testing and finite element simulations of timber and concrete components. His industry experience includes working at Volkswagen de México, AMS CAE Services GmbH, and qPunkt Deutschland GmbH, where he contributed to finite element simulations, software development, and mechanical structure optimization. Additionally, he has provided onsite support and training for Abaqus users at Volkswagen AG.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
His research interests lie in computational mechanics, continuum mechanics, numerical methods, and the modeling of material behavior. He is particularly focused on the structural analysis of composite materials, dynamic simulations, and the integration of advanced numerical techniques for material behavior prediction. His work involves both experimental and theoretical approaches to studying material performance under various conditions.
AWARDS
Rey Noé Fararoni Platas has received recognition for his academic contributions and research excellence. His work in computational mechanics has been acknowledged through various institutional research grants and awards, highlighting his contributions to numerical modeling and structural analysis.
PUBLICATIONS
- Serena Gambarelli, R. Noé Fararoni Platas, Arvinth Shankar, Spasena Dakova, Michael Böhm, Oliver Sawodny, Markus Nitzlader, Lucio Blandini (2023). “Failure behavior of an adaptive concrete beam with integrated fluidic actuators: non-linear three-dimensional finite element analysis.” Frontiers in Built Environment, Computational Methods in Structural Engineering, Volume 9. (Cited by multiple articles).
- R. Noé Fararoni Platas, Serena Gambarelli, Josipa Bosnjak (2025). “Experimental and numerical investigation of a scaled timber composite (softwood and hardwood) column-to-slab connection.” Construction and Building Materials, Volume 472. (Anticipated citations).
CONCLUSION
Rey Noé Fararoni Platas’ extensive contributions to computational mechanics, structural modeling, and materials science, combined with his academic achievements and industrial experience, make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His commitment to advancing numerical simulation techniques and material behavior analysis places him among the leading researchers in the field.