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Dr. Carlos N. V. Barbosa
Head of Research and Innovation at Nylacast Automotive Global | Polymer Casting Ops | Quality & Operations Support. Business Development | Entrepreneurship.
Dr. Carlos N. V. Barbosa is currently the Global R&D+I Manager at Nylacast Group, focusing on research and development in polymer engineering. His role involves proposing new technologies and material concepts, developing specifications, and improving engineering practices for product design and development.1
Education
- PhD in Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing from MIT Portugal (2011-2016), where he worked on multi-disciplinary design optimization of curvilinear fiber composites, enhancing structural performance while minimizing costs and manufacturing risks.2
- MSc in Polymer Engineering & Science, which complements his extensive expertise in the field.1
Professional Experience
- Nylacast Group:
- Global R&D+I Manager since May 2023.
- Previously served as R&D Assistant Manager.1
- Jaguar Land Rover: Research Lead Engineer, focusing on innovative strategies to enhance material properties for automotive applications.1
- Bosch Portugal: NPI Project Coordinator, where he led projects on advanced lightweight components for the automotive industry.1
Achievements
Dr. Barbosa has collaborated with major OEMs and Tier 1 companies, including Ford and Jaguar Land Rover, accumulating significant experience in innovation project coordination and R&D engineering. He has also published numerous scientific works in refereed journals and participated in international conferences.12
Outside of his professional life, he enjoys nature, playing bass guitar, swimming, and spending time with family.1