Meet & Eat | Intuitive Engineer & AI | 21 November
12 December 2023 12:45 till 13:30 - Location: Teaching Lab - By: Teaching Academy | Add to my calendar
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Meet & Eat | Intuitive Engineer in the age of AI | Carlos Simao Ferreira
In the ever-evolving realm of engineering (education) a revolution is underway — the integration of AI. As someone who considers himself an 'intuitive engineer,' Carlos sees a significant opportunity for engineers with an 'intuitive mind' to fully use the potential of AI. But how to cover this in our education?
In this Meet & Eat, Carlos Simao Ferreira will talk about his exploration of this topic in relation to his Senior University Teaching Qualification project. The key strength of intuitive engineers lies in their ability to navigate complexity. However, this presents a dual challenge—while their reasoning excels due to its intuitive and analytical blend, conveying and organizing their work becomes tricky because their approach is second nature and unconscious.
According to Carlos, this is precisely where AI steps in to offer a helping hand – hence, proper understanding of how to incorporate the use of AI in our education is more important than ever. Curious to learn how AI can be your partner in engineering (education)? Join this Meet & Eat to learn more about Carlos his exploration of intuition in the age of AI.
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Timeline
12:30-12:45 Walk in & lunch
12:45-13:30 Session: Intuitive Engineer with Carlos Simão Ferreira (recorded)
13:30-14:00 Optional: informal discussion & networking
About the Speaker
Carlos Simão Ferreira associate professor in Wind Energy at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Simão Ferreira started studying fluid dynamics at TU Delft, where he completed his Master’s programme in Aerospace Engineering cum laude, followed by two years of business consulting with The Boston Consulting Group. He returned to TU Delft, for his PhD in Wind Energy, which was awarded cum laude and Outstanding Young Doctor Award from the European Academy of Wind Energy. “An amazing opportunity to apply my knowledge in making society more sustainable. I am and remain an aerodynamicist in heart and soul, but with a great passion for wind energy.”
Simão Ferreira conducts research into wind turbine aerodynamics, with a particular focus on multi-megawatt vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) offshore. “I concentrate on wind turbine design; I try to develop technology that reduces the cost of wind energy. Lower costs should help increase acceptance, enabling wind energy to become an increasingly significant part of the green energy portfolio. Although I would prefer to do the research myself, it’s done indirectly through the doctoral candidates and Master’s students that I supervise. My role involves contributing ideas, motivating and coaching them to become valuable researchers.”
As the co-founder and programme coordinator, Simão Ferreira is closely involved in the European Wind Energy Master (EWEM). “It’s a great combination: Master’s students can share their experiences and acquire knowledge to help create a greener society.” He also enjoys lecturing on Rotor and Wake Aerodynamics. The teaching can be followed online and incorporates all of the examination material. During lectures, there is time for questions and brainstorming. “At the blackboard with a piece of chalk, I have the freedom to pursue the students’ ideas. They experience genuine added value and I gain huge enjoyment from it.” The lectures are popular, with around 80 students at Delft and 16 online, including people from the world of business. Interest in wind turbines is steadily growing.