Bryant Pineda (Mechanical Engineering)
Bryant Pineda is pursuing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering at Florida International University (FIU), where he is also engaged as a Graduate Research Assistant within the DOE Fellowship program at FIU’s Applied Research Center. Having a deep interest in design engineering, additive manufacturing (3D printing), multi-physics simulation, fluid dynamics, and aerodynamics, he is devoted to utilizing innovative technologies to address intricate engineering challenges. His current research is centered on applying nondestructive monitoring systems to identify and predict the behaviors of corrosion and erosion in pipeline infrastructures, aiming to revolutionize predictive maintenance strategies and enhance the life expectancy of the pipe components.
Prior to current academic and research endeavors, under the mentorship of Dr. Aparna Aravelli, he embarked on an experiment using ultrasonic sensors to measure the oxidation rates in jet fuel, seeking to determine the potential for early detection of fuel degradation. Additionally, he has contributed to the aerodynamic field through a project focused on redesigning and optimizing the aerodynamic simulation of a Formula 1 vehicle’s front wings and canards (dive planes).