Sebastien Deprez
About Sebastien Deprez
Sebastien Deprez is a hardware engineer specializing in mechanical design and proton therapy, with extensive experience in geared transmission and bearing sizing for large mechanical systems. He has worked at IBA in various roles since 2008 and holds master's degrees in mechanical engineering from ENSIAME Valenciennes, France, and Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico.
Work at IBA
Sebastien Deprez has held multiple positions at IBA since 2008. He began as a Mechanical Design Engineer in the Expert Team, working for two years at IBA Headquarters in Louvain La Neuve, Belgium. He then served as Manager of the Mechanical Design Office in IBA China, Beijing, for two years from 2010 to 2012. Following this role, he was a Team Leader in Mechanical Design Engineering in Brentwood, New York, from 2012 to 2014. Currently, he works as a Hardware Engineer and Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in Proton Therapy, a position he has held since 2014 in Louvain La Neuve.
Education and Expertise
Sebastien Deprez holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in General Engineering with a major in Mechanical Design from ENSIAME Valenciennes, France, which he completed from 2004 to 2007. He also earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana in Leon, Mexico, in 2007. His expertise includes geared transmission and bearing sizing for large mechanical systems, as well as linear mechanical calculations, fatigue, and seismic analysis using EUROCODE 3 standards.
Background
Prior to his roles at IBA, Sebastien Deprez gained experience through internships. He worked in the Quality Department at Alstom Transport in Valenciennes, France, for six months in 2003. In 2006, he completed a five-month internship in Engineering of Manufacturing Systems at Howmet in Exeter, United Kingdom. These experiences contributed to his foundational knowledge in mechanical engineering and design.
Achievements
Sebastien Deprez has been involved in significant projects, including the mechanical design of the Proteus One's Compact Gantry Structure, which is a highly rigid and accurate 100-ton rotary structure. He also developed software using Visual Studio VB.net to manage an Access database aimed at knowledge management within the Mechanical Design office, enhancing operational efficiency.
Focus on Cost Reduction Strategies
In his current role, Sebastien Deprez emphasizes cost reduction strategies through design collaboration with manufacturers. His approach aims to optimize the design of large mechanical structures, ensuring both functionality and economic viability in the engineering process.