Fares El Halabi

PERSONAL INFORMATION Fares El Halabi 28050 Madrid, Spain (-- Date of birth 16/05/1983 | Nationality Spanish. PREFERRED JOB Technical Sales–WTG Technology Development – Modelling and Material Expert. WORK EXPERIENCE 01/10/2022-Present International Team Leader for R&D Mechanical-Structures-Material. SANY Heavy Energy Europe Innovation Center, Madrid (Spain) https://www.sanyglobal.com/ • Technical due diligence activities with main EU clients for +20MW wind farms: focus on Sany Wind Turbines structures and designs. • Technical solution adapted to site specific projects based on international and local requirements: transportation, HSE and installation. • Technology monitoring and External Consultancy responsible for searching, alignment on technical agreements with SANY´s external consultancy services. • Certification focal point for international certification (DNV & UL) plan and activities of the 6-10 MW Sany platforms. • Responsible for mechanical evaluation of technologies from Sany´s European Suppliers. • Present Sany Spanish Center R&D activity in congresses and fairs. Business or sector Renewable Energy 01/10/2020-01/10/2022 (2 years) Senior Mechanical Simulation & Modelling Engineer. SANY Heavy Energy Europe Innovation Center, Madrid (Spain) https://www.sanyglobal.com/ • Wind Turbine Blade-Nacelle Non-Metallic Composite characterization and material model definition for Finite Element Analysis certification and optimization. • NDT procedure for non-metallic materials integrity in terms of crack/failure detection during quality check and operation phases. • Tool development (Python-Abaqus) for fracture mechanics verification for general material (structural steel, cast iron, composites) on complex component and loading cases. This tool has been certified by DNV-GL. • Data Analytics and Statistics for loading reduction on principal components by online fatigue assessment. • Cast iron characterization in terms of static, fatigue and fracture properties based on certified testing campaigns (EN-1563, ISO_06892, ISO 16269-6, ISO 1099, ISO 12107, ASTM E1820, ASTM E647. • Reliability product evaluation of components through probabilistic data/design analysis and Structural health monitoring of Wind Turbine main shaft and bearings arrangements focusing on failure early detection and life extension evaluation. • Responsible for technical agreements and evaluation of mechanical components with relevant Sany´s European suppliers. • Creation of advanced Guidelines for numerical (FEA) structural analyses and stress assessments in nacelle-hub structures for wind turbines certification. (IEC-61400-1, EC-3, DNV-RP-C208C203, IIW Fatigue Recommendations) • Present Sany Spanish Center R&D activity in congress and fairs. Classification: Public Page 1 / 4 Business or sector Renewable Energy 01/09/2019–31/08/2020 01/08/2016–30/08/2019 (4 years) Lead Engineer: R&D Mechanical Engineer Assistant Lead Engineer: R&D Mechanical Engineer Nacelle Rear Structure & Service Support. – Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Aarhus (Denmark) www.vestas.com • Development and validation of numerical models for composite non-metallic covers of the 3MW platforms through composite layup defined in ANSYS Composites PrepPost. • Responsible for the Guidelines for numerical (FEA) on non-metallic and metallic structural analyses and stress assessments in nacelle-hub structures for wind turbines certification. (IEC61400-1, EC-3, DNV-RP-C208-C203, IIW Fatigue Recommendations). • Technical lead of technology project related to Levelized Cost of Energy through probabilistic design applied to Rotor Nacelle Assembly (Casted Components and general extension for composite and structural steel). • Developer for automated structural design tool based on finite element analysis: software development and architecture based on Python-ANSYS interaction. • Material characterization and cutting-edge research through standardized test and statistical analysis, this includes certification activities and approval. • Structural integrity verification through finite element method of nacelle structure for upgrades of the offshore 8MW platform (MHI Vestas) for extreme and fatigue conditions. • Probabilistic design for big casting components in nacelle and reliability index estimation and safety factors calibration within the IEC-61400-8 working group. • Validation of numerical model for composite covers of the 3MW platform. • Structural verification through finite element method of nacelle structure for upgrades of the offshore 8MW platform (MHI Vestas). • Technical lead of technology project related to LCOE through probabilistic design applied to Rotor Nacelle Assembly (Casted Components). • Work packages owner of inhouse developed structural analyser software for the following modules: dynamic analysis, fatigue in welds assessment and restricted models architectures. Managing the budget, time execution, team performance and ensuring requirement fulfilling. Business or sector Renewable Energy 01/03/2013–30/05/2016 (3 years & 2 months) Design and Simulation R&D Engineer Research Centre for Resources and Energy Consumption - CIRCE, Zaragoza (Spain) www.fcirce.es • High Speed Flywheel systems design and simulation. Composites and nonmetallic structural design for ultra-high speed conditions. Carbon fiber rotor design and numerical modelling. • Numerical modelling and predictive performance of carbon fiber rotors manufactured through winding technique. • Structural & Thermal finite element analysis. (Abaqus & ANSYS Workbench) • Vibration and fatigue analysis of turbomachinary components (electrical machines/blades assemblies). • Wind Turbine mechanical design: aerodynamics (QBLADE & ANSYS FLUENT) & power train design. • Bearings, couplings and gearbox selections. Steel structures and reinforced concrete analysis. • Annual speaker in the European Master of Renewable Energy offer by EUREC (European Renewable Energy Center Agency): Storage Systems: Flywheels Technologies. Business or sector Renewable Energy 12/01/2009–27/02/2013 (4 years) Numerical Methods Researcher University of Zaragoza - Mechanical Engineering Department, Zaragoza (Spain) Classification: Public Page 2 / 4 i3a.unizar.es • Structural integrity and properties characterization of new organic thermoplastic polymer PEEK material for rapid manufacturing usage. • Development of a novel multiscale formulation based in Proper Generalized Decomposition (PGD) procedure implemented in MATLAB, for non-linear modelling (material). • Homogenized properties for highly heterogeneous structures based on asymptotic homogenization method. • Implementation of non-linear material models through user subroutine code in ABAQUSFORTRAN. • Parametric finite element method implemented in MATLAB. • Own code implementation for a multiparametric data fitting implemented in MATLAB. • Development of a computational model for complex structure problems (static and dynamics analysis). • Dynamics analysis using ABAQUS to predict model behaviour under system vibrations and seismic conditions (Gamesa - G10X 5MW). • FEM analysis to provide information about biomechanical response of different prosthesis designs for cranial application (ABAQUS). • Reinforced concrete numerical analysis using plasticity model using ABAQUS. Business or sector Professional, scientific and technical activities 01/01/2008–01/01/2009 (1 year) Mechanical Design Engineer PDVSA – Petróleos de Venezuela S.A, Anaco (Venezuela) Design of a tool for recovering iron plugs (TDH) in 7 inches coaters (SolidWorks). Quantitative study of the wells that have been abandoned in the past by high gas production, and have been sealed with iron plugs. Bottom hole assembly knowledge. Business or sector Oil & Gas EDUCATION AND TRAINING 01/10/2011–14/10/2013 Computational Mechanics Doctorate University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza Multiscale Approach Based on Parametrized Microscale Models Using Proper Generalized Decomposition. University of Zaragoza. Cum Laude – Finalist for SEMNI prize for the best doctoral thesis in 2013. 01/02/2009–30/07/2011 Academic Efficiency Diploma in Computational Mechanics. University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza (Spain) Modelling of scaffold type cranial implants through Asymptotic Homogenization Technique. 01/09/2002–30/07/2008 Mechanical Engineering Degree Universidad Simón Bolívar, Caracas (Venezuela) • Machinery elements mechanical designs. • Finite Element Analysis. Stress Engineering. • Academic Excellence Award granted by the Venezuelan Association of Oil and Gas for the project. "Design Tool for recovering iron plugs coaters 7 inch PDVSA Gas wells". 2009. Classification: Public Page 3 / 4 PERSONAL SKILLS Mother tongue(s) Spanish Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production English B2 C1 B2 B2 C1 Arabic B2 B1 B2 B1 A2 Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user - B1 and B2: Independent user - C1 and C2: Proficient user Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Communication skills • Team work: I have worked with research teams, logistic teams for conferences and mechanical design teams. • European projects proposals and partners communication. • Good business and customer interaction. Organisational / managerial skills • Leadership: experience in leading design teams. • Mechanical design and modular product development procedures. • Ongoing NPDP Certification. New Product Development Professional. • Project Management certification by ExpertRating (ISO 9001:2008 company). • Ability to work with multicultural teams. • Intermediate level on JIRA software. Job-related skills • Statistical data analysis with python. • Stress engineering: machinery elements, structures and material analysis. Fatigue assessment. • Finite element analysis: static, dynamics and thermal modelling. • CAD modelling, drafting and manufacture documents and processes. • Cost and timetables planning. • Reduce order models and multi-dimensional curve fitting (MATLAB). • Product development process. • Computational Fluid Dynamics modelling through ANSYS FLUENT. Computer skills Publications • Simulia ABAQUS(experienced=7 years) • Ansys Workbench & APDL (7years) • Python (4 years) • SolidWorks (experienced=6 years) • MSOffice (15 years) • Python Statistics (Advanced = 5 years) • CFD Fluent (2 years) • JIRA (2 years) • Interactive Heat Transfer(3 years) • SpaceClaim (3 year) • MATLAB (Advanced = 6 years) • FORTRAN (intermediate=2years) • F. El Halabi, D. González, M. Doblaré. A Time-Multiscale Approach Based on Proper Generalized Decomposition. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering– Elsevier. Under revision. • F. El Halabi, D. González, Agustí Chico Roca, M. Doblaré. FE2 Multiscale in Linear Elasticity Based on Parametrized Microscale Models Using Proper Generalized Decomposition. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering– Elsevier,2013. • F. El Halabi, D. González, Agustí Chico Roca, M. Doblaré. Multiparametric Response Surface Construction by means of Proper Generalized Decomposition: An extension of the PARAFAC procedure. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering– Elsevier, 2013. • F. El Halabi, J.F. Rodriguez, L. Rebolledo, E. Hurtós, M. Doblaré. Mechanical characterization and numerical simulation of polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) cranial implants. Journal of the Mechanical Behaviour of Biomedical Materials.– Elsevier, 2012. Classification: Public Page 4 / 4