Thyago Capitanio
About Thyago Capitanio
Thyago Capitanio is an Alternant Ingénieur CFD & Thermal at Faurecia, specializing in simulation optimization and thermal engineering. He has a background in mechanical engineering, with experience in both academic and industry settings in Brazil and France.
Work at Faurecia
Thyago Capitanio currently holds the position of Alternant Ingénieur CFD & Thermal at Faurecia, where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he focuses on optimizing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to enhance correlation with experimental tests. His work contributes to the development of innovative solutions in the automotive industry. Prior to his current position, he completed a three-month internship at Faurecia as Stagiaire Ingénieur CFD & Thermal, where he also worked on virtual reality applications in engineering.
Education and Expertise
Thyago Capitanio earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, completing his studies from 2016 to 2021. He also pursued a Graduação Sanduíche at Institut national des Sciences appliquées de Toulouse from 2020 to 2022. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in both CFD and thermal engineering, with a specific focus on simulation optimization.
Background
Thyago Capitanio has a diverse background in education and engineering. He began his career in 2016 as a Monitor e Professor Substituto at Colégio e curso pH and continued to work in various teaching roles, including positions at Sistema Elite de Ensino and Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. His involvement in academia provided him with valuable experience in mentoring and teaching engineering students.
Previous Work Experience
Thyago Capitanio has held several engineering and teaching positions prior to his current role at Faurecia. He worked as Co-Gerente da Área de Aerodinâmica at Equipe Minerva eRacing from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to aerodynamic analysis. He also gained experience as a Desenvolvedor Full Stack at TRACTIAN for a brief period in 2020. His roles have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering.