CFD | V&V | Aero Simulation
I am Dennis Joel Roman Salinas, a Puerto Rican BSMS Aerospace Engineering student at Georgia Tech focused on high-confidence simulation workflows in aerodynamics and fluid-thermal systems. I like work where the result is not just visually convincing, but technically defensible through checks, trends, and quantified comparisons.
Across research labs, HyTech Racing, and teaching, I have developed an approach built on disciplined analysis and clear communication. My technical center of gravity is CFD, verification/validation, and automation-enabled iteration, with recurring work in aircraft icing, motorsport aerodynamics, and surrogate modeling.
I am targeting CFD and aero simulation roles where reproducibility, speed, and decision quality all matter. For the full timeline, you can also view my LinkedIn profile.
My strongest projects live at the intersection of aerodynamics, structures, and practical execution. I work comfortably with teammates who specialize in different areas and translate between technical viewpoints to keep decisions aligned and schedule-safe.
I have led sub-teams on fast iteration cycles where clarity matters more than noise. My style is direct and execution-focused: define the objective, lock assumptions, validate quickly, and communicate what changed and why.
I treat simulation as engineering evidence, not decoration. That means verification and validation are always part of the workflow: mesh discipline, monitor tracking, cross-checks against known behavior, and reproducible post-processing.
I enjoy owning difficult technical loops end-to-end, from setup to analysis to decision support. I move quickly when working solo, but I still document methods so results remain useful to a team after the first pass.
Core classes most relevant to my current CFD and simulation workflow: