Rodrigo P.
Mechanical Engineer | CFD, Thermal-Fluid & Aerodynamics Specialist
Monterrey,
Mexico
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ANSYS Fluent 2020 and 2026
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Numerical Simulation
Product Development
Thermodynamics
About
I am a Mechanical Engineer specialized in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), thermal-fluid systems, aerodynamics, heat transfer, and engineering simulation.
My experience includes compressible and incompressible CFD, turbulence modeling, mesh strategy, post-processing, shock-wave analysis, thermal-fluid calculations, and technical troubleshooting. I have worked with ANSYS Fluent and have experience selecting appropriate physical models, reviewing boundary conditions, interpreting convergence behavior, and translating simulation results into practical engineering conclusions.
I completed graduate-level CFD research in Japan at Nagaoka University of Technology and co-authored a peer-reviewed publication in the Journal of Fluid Science and Technology on improving Darrieus vertical-axis wind turbine performance using J-type airfoil designs. The research combined CFD simulations with experimental validation and physical testing.
I also gained engineering experience in Japan through industrial roles with VAIO Corporation and Honda Foundry Co., Ltd., giving me exposure to both research-driven and industrial engineering environments.
I can support clients with:
• CFD model and setup reviews
• Simulation troubleshooting and convergence analysis
• Turbulence-model and boundary-condition review
• Compressible and supersonic flow analysis
• Aerodynamics and propulsion-flow interpretation
• Heat transfer and thermal-fluid analysis
• Mesh and near-wall strategy review
• CFD post-processing and engineering reporting
• Research and CFD/experiment comparison
I am available for both fixed-price projects and hourly technical support, from short CFD audits to more detailed engineering investigations.
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My experience includes compressible and incompressible CFD, turbulence modeling, mesh strategy, post-processing, shock-wave analysis, thermal-fluid calculations, and technical troubleshooting. I have worked with ANSYS Fluent and have experience selecting appropriate physical models, reviewing boundary conditions, interpreting convergence behavior, and translating simulation results into practical engineering conclusions.
I completed graduate-level CFD research in Japan at Nagaoka University of Technology and co-authored a peer-reviewed publication in the Journal of Fluid Science and Technology on improving Darrieus vertical-axis wind turbine performance using J-type airfoil designs. The research combined CFD simulations with experimental validation and physical testing.
I also gained engineering experience in Japan through industrial roles with VAIO Corporation and Honda Foundry Co., Ltd., giving me exposure to both research-driven and industrial engineering environments.
I can support clients with:
• CFD model and setup reviews
• Simulation troubleshooting and convergence analysis
• Turbulence-model and boundary-condition review
• Compressible and supersonic flow analysis
• Aerodynamics and propulsion-flow interpretation
• Heat transfer and thermal-fluid analysis
• Mesh and near-wall strategy review
• CFD post-processing and engineering reporting
• Research and CFD/experiment comparison
I am available for both fixed-price projects and hourly technical support, from short CFD audits to more detailed engineering investigations.
Portfolio
Experience
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R&D Engineer — CAE & Fluid Mechanics
Honda Foundry Corporation · Full-time
Jul 2025 –
Apr 2026
9 mos
Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan
— Led CFD-based analysis of internal flow in LPDC casting systems using CAPCAST/AcuSolve;
translated findings into actionable process improvements
— Achieved 85% → 97% filling performance through inlet condition optimization — direct,
measurable production quality impact
— Conducted boundary condition sensitivity studies to identify dominant flow parameters
— Collaborated with design engineers in CATIA V5 to implement geometry modifications validated
by simulation
— Validated CFD results against experimental and production data ensuring physical consistency -
Mechanical Engineer — DX Team, Production Technology
VAIO Corporation · Full-time
Apr 2024 –
Jun 2025
1 yrs 2 mos
Azumino, Nagano, Japan
— Supported CAD-based design and optimization of manufacturing systems; cross-functional
efficiency and reliability projects
— Built Python automation that cut engineering reporting from ~40 min → under 3 min per task
(93% reduction) — adopted team-wide
— Designed and implemented a Django-based internal web tool to automate production-site processes
and optimize workflow efficiency, reducing manual coordination effort and improving task
execution speed
— Participated in installation, testing, and validation of production equipment
Education
- Nagaoka University of Technology MSc Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer specializing in CFD 2022 – 2024 Advanced CFD lab research: fluid flow analysis, numerical simulation, model development
- Nagaoka University of Technology BEng Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer specializing in CFD 2020 – 2022 3rd & 4th year — Intensive Double Degree Twinning Program
- University of Monterrey BEng Mechatronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering 2017 – 2020 Double degree with daily Japanese immersion; transferred to Japan 2020
Other experience
- Supersonic Rocket CFD – Shock Wave & Hydrogen Plume Analysis Created a compressible RANS CFD study of a simplified rocket geometry to analyze shock-wave formation, supersonic flow behavior, and hydrogen plume interaction. Used a density-based solver, k-omega SST turbulence model, species transport, polyhedral meshing, inflation layers, and local shock-region refinement. Results were evaluated using Mach contours, density-gradient fields, streamlines, and 3D post-processing.
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Improvement in the performance of Darrieus VAWT using J-type airfoil shape Journal of Fluid Science and Technology · 2024 · DOI: 10.1299/jfst.2024jfst0031
— CFD studies of internal/external flow, pressure distribution and thermal-fluid interaction (ANSYS
Fluent, Tecplot)
— Iterative geometry modification and simulation-based performance comparison; sensitivity
analysis linking flow physics to system improvements
— Ongoing independent studies: high-speed compressible flow, supersonic behavior, shock-wave
interactions and thermal-fluid effects
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Joined: August 31, 2026
Last seen: September 1, 2026
Area of Expertise
Languages
Japanese Full professional proficiency
Spanish Full professional proficiency
English Full professional proficiency
Location
Monterrey, Mexico