Graduate Research Assistant, PhD
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering
The University of Tennessee
Contact Information
- E-mail: pcastrej@vols.utk.edu
- August 2024 – Present
- Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility – Graduate Research Assistant
- January 2023 – May 2024
- UTEP College of Engineering – Lecturer
- July 2021 – December 2022
- Microsoft Corporation – Program Manager
Biography
Product specification, design, prototyping and testing of electromechanical devices. Program Management experience on hardware, thermal, software.
Acquiring knowledge and experience in Additive Manufacturing simulation through data analysis and machine learning techniques with efforts toward smart manufacturing.
Research Interests
Additive Manufacturing, Software Simulation, Data Science, Manufacturing Optimization.
Education
PhD Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2027
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MSc Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas, El Paso, 2021
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BSc Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas, El Paso, 2019
Professional Service
Awards and Recognitions
2023 - 2025 - Tickle College of Engineering Graduate Fellowship
