Ernest C.
About Ernest C.
Ernest C. is an Associate Engineer with a background in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering. He has experience in material testing, additive manufacturing, and data analysis, having worked at various organizations including Batam Aero Technic and SWIFT.
Work at Swift
Currently, Ernest C. holds the position of Associate Engineer at SWIFT, where he has been employed since 2021. His role involves applying his engineering expertise in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical fields. SWIFT, located in Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, focuses on innovative solutions in the aerospace industry. Ernest's contributions to the team are informed by his extensive educational background and prior experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Ernest C. completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Institut Teknologi Bandung from 2013 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in the same field from Politecnico di Milano between 2017 and 2019. During his master's studies, he gained expertise in fatigue and static testing of materials, as well as programming skills for data analysis. His master's thesis focused on defect analysis in additively manufactured specimens of Ti-6Al-4V material.
Background in MRO and Teaching Assistance
Ernest C. has a background in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector, having interned at Batam Aero Technic during his bachelor's studies. He worked as an Internship Trainee for 11 months in 2016, where he gained practical experience in the aerospace industry. Additionally, he served as a Teaching Assistant at Comlabs-USDI ITB from 2015 to 2016 in the Bandung Area, West Java, Indonesia, supporting educational initiatives in engineering.
Bachelor's Thesis and Research
For his bachelor's thesis, Ernest C. conducted research on the simulation of axial crushing on a double-hat-shaped crash box made from carbon fibre reinforced plastic. This project utilized Ls-Dyna software, showcasing his ability to engage in complex engineering simulations. His academic work reflects a strong foundation in materials engineering and simulation techniques.