Fernando J De La Cruz
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineer
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineer
I have recently completed a Master degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. My B.S. degree is also from the Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Both of them obtained at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU).
I coursed and finished high school in Colima, Mexico. In 2015 I obtained a scholarship from National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in Tainan, Taiwan to study Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. I finished my undergraduate studies in 4 years. Then I was awarded with another scholarship to continue my graduate studies in the same department. After 2 years I've just finished my master studies.
My Master's research investigates the characteristics of the wake behind an elastically suspended circular cylinder undergoing vortex-induced vibration.
A Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) system is used to visualize the flow in a low speed wind tunnel. The vortices in the wake are detected using the Q-criterion.
PIV test in a low speed wind tunnel
Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) test of an elastically suspended circular cylinder in a low speed wind tunnel during Vortex-Induced Vibration (VIV). The seeding particles are of Aluminum Oxide.
Vortical structure / Raw images from PIV test
These are the vortical structure results of the circular cylinder undergoing VIV. The phase average technique is applied to attain a clearer visualization, and the vortices are obtained using the Q-criterion.
I learnt and use the software CATIA to design 3D objects. I use an Ender 3 V2 to 3D print my designs.
I have a YouTube channel (Explorando Asia) where I upload videos of my travels and activities.
I like outdoor activities. I play soccer, I practice calisthenics and I am learning skydiving.