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Ángel Rodríguez Martínez

Ángel Rodríguez Martínez

Oxford,Oxfordshire

Summary

Student with talent for analytical thinking and collaborative approach. Demonstrates proficiency in computational fluid dynamics and project management, coupled with strong problem-solving capabilities. Committed to advancing aerodynamics design and contributing to innovative engineering solutions.

Overview

2
2

Years of students technologic programmes

Work history

Collaborator and advisor for ACC team

Xtra2 UPV students team
Valencia, Valencian Community
09.2025 - Current
  • Provided guidance on the aerodynamic design philosophy while I am studying in Oxford Brookes
  • The team takes part on the main european competition for students rc aircrafts, the Air Cargo Challenge.

Lead aerodynamicist for international team

Xtra 2 UPV students team
Valencia, Valencian Community
09.2024 - 08.2025
  • Aerodynamic design of a prototype for BMFA Weight Challenge
  • Performed detailed computational fluid dynamics analysis for streamlined prototype designs, using STAR CCM+ and Xflr5 programmes.
  • Development of a complete CAD of the aircraft by using Fusion 360.
  • Played a key role in the successful completion of the project.
  • Collaborated closely with the other departments of the team to facilitate cohesive design strategies.
  • Executed validation tests, ensuring accuracy of aerodynamic models.

Lead aerodynamicist for national team

Xtra 2 UPV students team
Valencia, Valencian Community
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Specialised in subsonic aerodynamics design.
  • Conducted research on different airfoil designs, reducing a 10 % the overall drag of the aircraft.
  • Creation of an experimental aerodynamic concept in order to suit XtraChallenge 2024 ruleset.
  • Executed rigorous CFD tests, ensuring accuracy of aerodynamic concepts, using STAR CCM.
  • Extensive use of CAD tools during the design, such as Fusion 360 and Solidworks.
  • Implementation of a double slotted flap system, enhancing takeoff performance by a 50% takeoff distance reduction.
  • Delivered high-quality technical reports detailing project findings and recommendations.

Education

Master of Science - Motorsport Engineering

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford
09.2025 -

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Technical University of Valencia (UPV)
Valencia
09.2021 - 06.2025

Skills

  • CAD design programmes skills: SolidWorks and Fusion 360 (Advanced)
  • CFD design programmes skills: STAR CCM (Advanced)
  • Matlab and Simulink (Intermediate)
  • Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)
  • English Level: Cambridge CAE (190)
  • Decision-Making aptitude
  • Data analysis capabilities
  • Innovative thinking
  • Aerodynamics proficiency

Accomplishments

    ARA UPV Mention (UPV High Academic Performance Program)

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Native

Timeline

Collaborator and advisor for ACC team

Xtra2 UPV students team
09.2025 - Current

Master of Science - Motorsport Engineering

Oxford Brookes University
09.2025 -

Lead aerodynamicist for international team

Xtra 2 UPV students team
09.2024 - 08.2025

Lead aerodynamicist for national team

Xtra 2 UPV students team
09.2023 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Technical University of Valencia (UPV)
09.2021 - 06.2025
Ángel Rodríguez Martínez