Fares El Halabi

Mechanical engineer with a robust background in renewable energy, particularly wind turbine technology. My expertise encompasses mechanical-structural analysis, material modeling, and technical sales, making me a versatile professional in different industries.

Skills:

• Mechanical and Structural Analysis: Fares excels in finite element analysis (FEA) for static, dynamic, and thermal modeling. He is adept at stress engineering, fatigue assessment, and structural integrity verification.
• Material Modeling: He specializes in characterizing non-metallic composites, cast iron, and advanced materials like PEEK, as well as developing material models for certification and optimization.
• Technical Sales and Project Management: Fares has a strong background in technical due diligence, customer interaction, and project management. He is certified in New Product Development Professional (NPDP) and project management.
• Software Proficiency: He is an advanced user of Simulia ABAQUS, ANSYS Workbench, Python, MATLAB, SolidWorks, and other engineering software. He also has experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling using ANSYS FLUENT.

Experience:

• International Team Leader for R&D Mechanical-Structures-Material, SANY Heavy Energy Europe Innovation Center :
• Led technical due diligence for wind farms, focusing on Sany Wind Turbines structures and designs.
• Managed technology monitoring and external consultancy, ensuring alignment with international certification standards.
• Presented R&D activities at international congresses and fairs.
• Senior Mechanical Simulation & Modelling Engineer, SANY Heavy Energy Europe Innovation Center:
• Characterized wind turbine blade-nacelle composites and developed material models for FEA certification.
• Developed tools for fracture mechanics verification and conducted data analytics for loading reduction.
• Evaluated mechanical components from European suppliers and created guidelines for structural analyses.
• Lead Engineer: R&D Mechanical Engineer, Vestas Wind Systems A/S:
• Developed and validated numerical models for composite covers and nacelle structures.
• Led technology projects related to Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and probabilistic design.
• Managed in-house structural analysis software development and ensured compliance with certification standards.
• Design and Simulation R&D Engineer, CIRCE:
• Designed and simulated high-speed flywheel systems and carbon fiber rotors.
• Conducted structural and thermal FEA, vibration, and fatigue analysis of turbomachinery components.
• Delivered lectures on flywheel technologies at the European Master of Renewable Energy.
• Numerical Methods Researcher, University of Zaragoza:
• Characterized new organic thermoplastic polymers and developed multiscale formulations for non-linear modeling.
• Implemented computational models for structural analysis and conducted dynamic analysis for various applications.

Achievements:

• Publications: Authored multiple research papers in renowned journals, contributing to advancements in mechanical characterization and numerical simulation.
• Awards: Received the Academic Excellence Award from the Venezuelan Association of Oil and Gas for the design of a tool for recovering iron plugs in gas wells.
• Certifications: Certified in project management and new product development, demonstrating a commitment to professional growth and excellence.