Research Simulation Engineer Institute of Mechanics and Computational Mechanics Leibniz Universität Hannover Hannover, Germany E-mail: alexandros.tragoudas@gmail.com
Work Experience
09/2023 – CURRENT Hannover, Germany
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
INSTITUTE OF MECHANICS AND COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS (IBNM), LEIBNIZ UNIVERSITÄT
- Simulation of mechanical structures (CAE) with Abaqus Simulia.
- Programming of Deep Learning U-Net architecture for predicting mechanical fracture with Tensorflow (Python).
- Design of mechanical components (CAD) with Solidworks and automation of design process with Python scripting.
- Development of a Multiphysical Computational Model, including Plasticity, Phase Field Fracture, Fatigue, Corrosion, and Drug Elumination to optimize Stent's product Life Time.
- Teaching duties for Statics, Solid Mechanics, Kinematics, and Vibration in a class of 200 students.
- Coordination responsibilities regarding budgeting and hiring of personnel.
07/2022 – 04/2023 Nicosia, Cyprus
RESERVIST SERGEANT OFFICER
HELLENIC ARMY BY ΕΛ.ΔΥ.Κ, CYPRUS
- Responsible for the coordination of daily tasks in the barracks.
- Administrative position in the 1st office of the command center.
05/2021 – 10/2021 Hannover, Germany
STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT
INSTITUTE OF CONTINUUM MECHANICS (IKM), LEIBNIZ UNIVERSITÄT
- Creation of UEL with AceGen package in Mathematica environment.
- Coupling of UEL and UMAT with ABAQUS environment and visualization of postprocessing data through the UVARM subroutine.
08/2020 – 05/2021 Hannover, Germany
STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT
INSTITUTE OF ASSEMBLY TECHNOLOGY (MATCH), LEIBNIZ UNIVERSITÄT
- Implementation of Virtual-Rigid-Link Model for Soft Robots in Matlab.
- Automatization of Code for arbitrary type of joints, end-effector positions and external forces/moments.
- Identification of stiffness parameters with Particle Swarm Algorithm.
08/2019 – 08/2020 Hannover, Germany
STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT
INSTITUTE OF MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS (IMES), LEIBNIZ UNIVERSITÄT
Project: Methodologies for designing and development of soft robots
- Creation and further development of functions on Matlab, for the implementation of the Dynamic Equations of Motion on Soft Robots.
- Further development of Matlab Code for the Visualization of Softrobot's special Kinematics, for 1-Segment or 2-Segments in 2D & 3D:
- Transformation of Softrobot points between the reference and current Coordinate System.
- Calculation of Rotation Matrices & Translation Vectors.
- Interpolation of Softrobot's motion based on End Effector's position.
- Creation of a Video for Visualization of the Motion.
- Development of a User Interface (UI) environment using the Matlab App Designer for an easier representation and analysis of the results.
Education & Training
08/2019 – 03/2022 Hannover, Germany
M.SC. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (German Grade: 1,3)
- Master Thesis: "A Computational Model for Atherosclerosis" (German Grade: 1,3)
- Study Project: "Investigation of Dynamic Substructuring Methods for Systems with Arbitrary Viscous Damping in State Space under Stochastic Excitation" (German Grade: 1,0)
- Specialisation: Development and Construction (German Grade: 1,3)
08/2014 – 01/2019 Hannover, Germany
B.SC. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (German Grade: 2,2)
- Bachelor Thesis: "Creation of a Mesh Generator and implementation of the Discontinuous Galerkin Finite Element Method in 3D to avoid geometric stiffness effects" (German Grade: 1,7)
- Specialisation: Development and Construction (German Grade: 1,5)
09/2011 – 06/2012 Mandra, Athens, Greece
HIGHSCHOOL DIPLOMA
Public Highschool
Honours & Awards
08/2020
Dean's List Certificate – Leibniz Universität Hannover
- Dean's List Certificate in recognition of outstanding performance among the top 2 of 121 students
Publications
2024
An Enhanced Deep Learning Approach for Vascular Wall Fracture Analysis
Alexandros Tragoudas, Marta Alloisio, Elsayed S. Elsayed, T. Christian Gasser, Fadi Aldakheel
2023
Mechano-chemo-biological model of atherosclerosis formation based on the outside-in theory
Meike Gierig, Alexandros Tragoudas, Axel Haverich, Peter Wriggers
Language Skills
Mother tongue(s): GREEK
Other language(s):
| Language | Reading | Speaking | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMAN | C1 | C1 | C1 |
| ENGLISH | C2 | C2 | C2 |
Software Skills
CAE - Simulation
| ABAQUS Simulia | Very Good |
| Ansys Mechanical | Good |
| FEAP | Good |
CAD - Design
| SOLIDWORKS | Very Good |
| AutoCAD Mechanical | Very Good |
| Autodesk Inventor | Good |
Programming Languages
| Python | Very Good |
| MATLAB | Very Good |
| Fortran | Good |
Other Software
| Microsoft Office Programs | Very Good |
| LaTeX | Very Good |
Hobbies and Interests
Books
- Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
- The 10-day MBA
- The Toyota Way
- Jack Welch: Winning
- Henry Ford: My Life and Work
- ...
Sports
- Hiking
- Weight Lifting, Strongman
- Basketball
- ...