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Chenchen Chu
Patent Engineer (European patent attorney candidate)
Experience
Feb 2025 - Jul 2025
6 monthsDüsseldorf, Germany
Patent Engineer (European patent attorney candidate)
Vossius & Partner
- Patent application: European patent drafting and prosecution
- LLM practicing: Developed LLM-based tools for automated patent data retrieval, applying Python scripting to accelerate technical reviews.
May 2022 - Apr 2024
2 yearsKaiserslautern, Germany
Scientific Researcher
Fraunhofer ITWM
- Generative design: Applied topology optimization and machine learning for multi-material meta-materials with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
- VAE-driven implicit geometry parametrization: Developed variational auto-encoders to compress high-dimensional design spaces (geometry represented by signed distance field), enabling efficient generative exploration of meta-material architectures.
- Computational pipeline with JAX: Built GPU-accelerated multi-scale optimization workflows using JAX autodiff and adjoint methods, reducing simulation time by 40% for aerospace components.
Oct 2018 - Mar 2022
3 years 6 monthsLyon, France
Doctoral Researcher
CNRS-LaMCoS
- Multiphysics FEM simulations: Conducted advanced finite element analysis for solid mechanics and thermal effects using FEniCS and Cast3M, incorporating high-order homogenization for composite materials.
- Topology optimization & robust optimization: Implemented topology optimization under uncertainties, leveraging surrogate models and probabilistic methods for robust structural performance.
Sep 2015 - Jul 2018
2 years 11 monthsXi'An, China
Master student/ Researcher
Xidian University
- FEM analysis & material modeling: Performed static/dynamic simulations of composite structures in ANSYS and LS-DYNA, with Fortran UMAT for visco-plastic damage models.
- Computational validation: Supported satellite arm design through CAE-integrated analysis, focusing on lightweight optimization.
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Aerospace and Defense (5 years), Education (3.5 years), Government and Administration (3.5 years), Space Exploration (3 years), Manufacturing (2 years), and Professional Services (0.5 years).
Aerospace and Defense
Education
Government and Administration
Space Exploration
Manufacturing
Professional Services
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Experienced in Research and Development (8.5 years), Product Development (5 years), Information Technology (0.5 years), and Legal (0.5 years).
Research and Development
Product Development
Information Technology
Legal
Summary
PhD in Mechanics and Materials Optimization with expertise in FEA/FEM, AI-driven material/structure simulation and optimization, and scalable CAE workflows. Proven ability to accelerate physics-based simulations by integrating hybrid techniques (model reduction, ML, etc) into HPC.
Skills
- Computational Programming: Python (Pytorch, Jax, Autodiff), Matlab, Fortran
- Fem/cae Tools: Ansys, Ls-dyna, Abaqus, Fenics, Cast3m
- Generative Design & Optimization: Topology Optimization (Mma/simp), Vae Parametrization, Adjoint Methods
- High-performance Computing: Linux, Gpu Acceleration, Jax
- Devops & Tools: Git, Docker
Languages
Chinese
NativeEnglish
AdvancedGerman
ElementaryFrench
ElementaryEducation
Oct 2018 - Mar 2022
INSA de Lyon
Ph.D. in General Mechanics · General Mechanics · Lyon, France
Sep 2015 - Jul 2018
Xidian University
M.Sc. in Mechatronic Systems Engineering · Mechatronic Systems Engineering · Xi'An, China
Sep 2011 - Jun 2015
Xidian University
B.Sc. in Mechatronic Systems Engineering · Mechatronic Systems Engineering · Xi'An, China
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Where is Chenchen based?
Chenchen is based in Duisburg, Germany.
What languages does Chenchen speak?
Chenchen speaks the following languages: Chinese (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary), French (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Chenchen have?
Chenchen has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Chenchen has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Chenchen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Chenchen be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Chenchen would be well-suited for roles such as: Patent Engineer (European patent attorney candidate), Scientific Researcher, Doctoral Researcher.
What is Chenchen's latest experience?
Chenchen's most recent position is Patent Engineer (European patent attorney candidate) at Vossius & Partner.
What companies has Chenchen worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Chenchen has worked for Vossius & Partner, Fraunhofer ITWM, and CNRS-LaMCoS.
Which industries is Chenchen most experienced in?
Chenchen is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Education, and Government and Public Administration. Chenchen also has some experience in Space Exploration and Travel, Manufacturing, and Professional Services.
Which business areas is Chenchen most experienced in?
Chenchen is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Product Development, and Information Technology (IT). Chenchen also has some experience in Legal and Compliance.
Which industries has Chenchen worked in recently?
Chenchen has recently worked in industries like Education, Government and Public Administration, and Aerospace and Defense.
Which business areas has Chenchen worked in recently?
Chenchen has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Product Development, and Information Technology (IT).
What is Chenchen's education?
Chenchen holds a Doctorate in General Mechanics from INSA de Lyon, a Master in Mechatronic Systems Engineering from Xidian University and a Bachelor in Mechatronic Systems Engineering from Xidian University.
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