Hi! I’m Gonçalo - 23 and currently studying Robotics and Aerospace Engineering at TU Delft. I’m passionate about space, engineering, computers, and anything tech, really. Check out my projects and photography here!
Always learning.
Work
Tesla Motors - Sep 2024 - Mar 2025
Mechatronics Engineering intern. Led a large-scale automation project, coordinating design, simulation, and equipment adaptation across facilities.
DARE - 2020 - 2024
Student rocketry team at TU Delft. Worked on structural design and simulation, composites manufacturing, and systems integration for Stratos V, Project Dodo, and NEAR.
Engineering Projects
Over the years I’ve worked on a variety of projects, ranging in fields from aerospace engineering to computer science. Here are some of my favorites:
WaveWings - Jun 28, 2024
Detailed design concept for an integrated airborne wind and wave energy converter, set up as a 400-unit renewable energy farm. Set up to contribute to the European Union’s 2050 net-zero goals. By harnessing both wind and wave energy, the projects aims to make a significant contribution to the clean energy transition and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Carried out as part of the Design Synthesis Exercise at TU Delft.
Titanium-CFRP Joint Tooling for Launch Vehicles - Mar 15, 2024
Low-cost method for manufacturing precise titanium-to-carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) joints, specifically designed for launch vehicle interstages, using additive-manufactured titanium components and prepreg carbon composites.
Project REBO - Feb 11, 2024
A robotic solution to combat drinking can littering and promote recycling by collecting, crushing, and storing aluminum beverage cans while returning the Statiegeld to customers, created as part of the Robotics Minor at TU Delft.
Tank Design Tool - Sep 13, 2023
Python-based engineering tool for the Stratos V rocket team that automates the preliminary sizing, stress analysis, and optimization of propellant tanks, enabling rapid validation of thousands of geometric configurations before detailed finite element modeling .Social Media Bot - Sep 1, 2023
Developing a platform for small businesses to automate their online social media presence with generative AI models. The platform handles content generation, scheduling and direct interaction with users through automated comments and replies.
Teaching a Chatbot Domain Knowledge - Jan 16, 2023
Creating a GPT-3 powered chatbot that can be taught domain-specific knowledge using vector embeddings and straightforward RAG techniques. The chatbot can be used to answer questions about a specific topic, such as a university course, by providing relevant information from a knowledge base.
Neuroevolution from Scratch - Jul 17, 2020
Developed a neuroevolution algorithm from scratch to optimize neural networks, with the goal of exploring modern technologies and documenting my research.
Tiny Radio Telescope - Feb 10, 2018
Built a small radio telescope to observe the geostationary satellites in the sky, with the goal of learning more about radio astronomy and signal processing. Future developments of the project include the construction of a larger telescope, capable of observing the 21cm hydrogen line.
Hacking Cars - Nov 5, 2017
Developed a method to exploit security systems used in wireless car keys, with the goal of raising awareness about personal cybersecurity.