Hi, my name is

José Miguel Rojas.

I build simulations and control systems.

I am a Mechanical and Computer Engineer (MSc in Mechatronics) specializing in computational modeling, structural FEA, and autonomous control. Currently applying my background in advanced robotic kinematics and hardware-software integration toward the aerospace sector.

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01. Engineering Toolkit

Simulation & Dynamics

Computational modeling for kinematics, trajectory validation, and multi-body dynamics.

  • ▸ Python (SciPy, NumPy)
  • ▸ MuJoCo / OpenSim
  • ▸ Webots & RecurDyn
  • ▸ MATLAB/Simulink

Structural & FEA

Stress distribution, material yielding, and mesh convergence analysis for complex geometries.

  • ▸ ANSYS Mechanical
  • ▸ Autodesk Inventor
  • ▸ Fusion 360 / Creo
  • ▸ Additive Manufacturing

Control & Avionics

Closed-loop control architectures, sensor fusion, and real-time noisy signal processing.

  • ▸ PID Control Logic
  • ▸ Embedded C/C++
  • ▸ ESP32 / Arduino / RPi
  • ▸ Data Acquisition (DAQ)

02. Featured Engineering Projects

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Master's Research

Kinematic Simulation Pipeline

Developed an automated Python-based simulation pipeline to evaluate complex joint kinematics and grasping performance. Implemented advanced mathematical modeling to process geometric variables, translating robotic manipulation theory into robust computational results.
  • Python
  • Simulation
  • Kinematics
  • Data Analysis

Structural Validation

FEA & Mesh Convergence Study

Conducted rigorous finite element analysis (FEA) on complex 3D-printed geometries using ANSYS Mechanical. Validated computational accuracy through systematic mesh convergence analysis to evaluate stress distribution and deformation under load constraints.
  • ANSYS
  • FEA
  • Stress Analysis
  • Materials Science
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Autonomous Navigation

AMR Closed-Loop Control

Modeled and simulated a 4-wheel autonomous mobile robot (AMR) in Webots. Engineered a PID-based trajectory tracking system and sensor-driven collision avoidance logic, iteratively tuning control parameters to achieve stable autonomous navigation.
  • Webots
  • PID Control
  • Sensor Fusion
  • C++

03. Curriculum Vitae

Full professional and academic background.

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