01Quito, Ecuador · Available 2027

IsaacCarpio

Mechanical engineer working learn about plasma physics using theorical and computational methods that help advance in fusion technology.

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B.S. MECHANICAL ENG · USFQ 2019PPPL SUMMER SCHOOL 2023US PATENT PENDING 63530739

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02Selected work

Simulation, plasma and machines.

Meranti Research Laboratory[ image: simulation plots by flow regime ]

DATA SCIENTIST · PERTH, AUSTRALIA2025—2026

Isotropic plasma in electromagnetic field configurations

Analysis and optimization of numerical simulation for isotropic plasma in different electromagnetic field configurations, with applications in propulsion and nuclear fusion confinement. Used Python to analyze the resulting data from C++ and Fortran algorithms, processing simulation data across different flow regimes.

PythonC++FortranNuclear fusionPropulsion

Astramlab[ image: plasma technology prototype ]

FOUNDER · QUITO2025—TODAY

Computational methods for plasma applications

Simulations in Python and C++ for plasma applications, using computational physics frameworks developed by Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory to test prototypes of plasma technology. The lab's 3D scanning and printing services fund the research.

PythonC++PPPL frameworksR&D

Patent pending[ image: 2D vector graphics over 3D model ]

STICKER STOKE SAS2021—2024

Bidimensional vector editor with a real-time 3D interface

Conceptual and algorithmic design of real-time rendering software enabling 2D vector graphics visualization over 3D models, via a vector image hot reload algorithm. US patent application 63530739 — Rueda, Alvarado, Laufer, Carpio, Rand.

Real-time renderingAlgorithms3D

Piquero · CFD[ image: Piquero UAV CFD simulation ]

CAPSTONE PROJECT · USFQ2014—2020

Piquero UAV: CFD for Galápagos surveillance

Built a UAV drone and performed CFD simulations to optimize the flight performance of a remotely piloted aircraft system aimed at protecting the Galápagos Islands and preventing illegal fishing.

CFDAerodynamicsUAV

Reverse engineering[ image: scanned + 3D-printed motorcycle part ]

ECUADOR FREEDOM BIKE RENTAL2021—2024

3D-printable motorcycle spare parts

Created 3D-printable spare parts for motorcycles through reverse engineering — 3D scanning and FDM printing applied to automotive spares, architectural modeling and education.

3D scanningFDMCAD

Research[ image: material characterization / EV data ]

USFQ · BIOLOGY & ENGINEERING2020—2021

Material characterization and electric-vehicle energy

Analyzed chemical, mechanical and thermal characterization data for oxidized cassava starch and polyvinyl alcohol. Thesis work analyzed the factors affecting plug-in electric vehicles' energy consumption, cost and performance.

Data analysisMaterialsThesis

03Research notes

What I'm reading and working out.

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NEWSJul 2, 2026

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04Curriculum vitae

Record, patents and service.

Education

B.S. Mechanical EngineeringDEC 2019Universidad San Francisco de Quito · GPA 3.11

Experience

Astramlab2025—TODAYQuito, Ecuador · Data scientist and Mechanical Engineer

Meranti Research Laboratory2025—2026Perth, Australia · Research Associate interneship.

Sticker Stoke SAS · Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental2021—2024Ecuador · Real-time rendering, reverse engineering

Researcher, Universidad San Francisco de Quito2020—2021Department of Biology and Science of Engineering

Undergraduate student, USFQ2014—2020DLAB Design Lab · Department of Mechanical Engineering

Patents

Bidimensional vector editor with a real-time three-dimensional interface using a vector image hot reload algorithmPENDINGRueda, J., Alvarado, F., Laufer, A., Carpio, I., Rand, C. · US Patent, application 63530739

Professional training

Computational Physics: Scientific Programming with Python2025Prof. Börge Göbel, Udemy · Derivatives and integrals, differential equations and eigenvalue problems, interpolation and Monte Carlo methods, applied to chaotic systems, the heat equation, the 3-body problem, coupled pendulums, magnetism, graphene and quantum physics.

Graduate Summer School Workshops2023Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, US · Engineering challenges in developing fusion energy.

Community service

Ward Station, Wiluna2025—2026Western Australia · Cattle vaccination, windmill maintenance for water access, road recovery.

Fundación Casa Somos Cochapamba2024—2025Ecuador · Reforestation of Quito with native trees; educational and creative play tools for children.

DLAB, USFQ2018—2020Ecuador · Collected nylon fishing nets off Esmeraldas; solar lamps for low-income communities.

Isaac Newton High School2012—2014Ecuador · Substance-abuse prevention in low-income communities.

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05Contact

Let's work together.

Available for

013D data scienceAnalysis and optimization of simulation and 3D geometry data in Python from raw output to a figure you can read.
023D printing for reverse engineering3D scanning, CAD reconstruction and FDM printing parts automotive parts, architectural modeling and educational material.

Emailicarpio@astramlab.com