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EMILIANO VILLICANA BRUGADA
MECHANICAL · ROBOTICS · MECHATRONICS
Mechanical Engineer & Roboticist

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Vision-Guided Robotic Arm

Real-Time Vision-Guided Robotic Arm Simulation

Inverse KinematicsComputer Vision Motion PlanningReal-Time Control Multi-DOF Manipulator
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Rocker-Bogie Rover

Rocker-Bogie Rover Digital Twin

ROS2URDF/Xacro SolidWorksGazebo Isaac SimSim2Real
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Teleoperated Robot Arms

Teleoperated 6DOF Robot Arms

LeRobotSO-100 Teleoperation6-DOF Manipulator Motor Control
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La Colonia Multi-LLM

La Colonia: A Multi-LLM Council

FastAPIReact 19 SSEOpenRouter OllamaAnthropic
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Software Development

Software Development

PythonCustomTkinter JavaScriptCanvas API
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Solar-Electric UAV

Autonomous Solar-Electric UAV

3D CADFEA Raspberry PiMachine Learning Thermal Imaging
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ATLAS Lunar Robot

Autonomous Lunar Robot – ATLAS

ROS2Arduino LiDARSimulink 3D CAD
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RL Legged Robot

Reinforcement Learning Legged Robot

3D CADReinforcement Learning Raspberry PiGenerative Design
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Robotic Linkage System

Automated Robotic Linkage System

3D CADCNC Machining PID ControlC++
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Holonomic Platform

Expanding Holonomic Platform

3D CADHolonomic Drive Industrial AutomationControl Systems
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EM Transportation System

Automated Electromagnetic Item Transportation System

3D CADESP32 KiCadC++
Experience
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Self-Employed
Dec 2025 – Present
Freelance Robotics Engineer

Build simulation-ready digital twins in Gazebo and Isaac Sim. URDF/Xacro modeling, controller configuration, action graphs for ROS2 integration.

URDF/XacroGazeboIsaac SimROS2
ASC Process Systems
Oct 2025 – Present
Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager

Design and manage aerospace-grade autoclave projects. Validate pressure vessel designs to ASME code, fluid flow and structural simulations.

Project ManagementASMEANSYS FEAFluid Systems
ROAR Lab, Columbia
Jan – May 2025
Volunteer Researcher

Designed robotic exoskeleton components for cerebral palsy rehabilitation.

RoboticsSensor IntegrationMechanical Design
Columbia Space Initiative
Sep 2024 – Present
Lead Mechanical Engineer

Led design and fabrication of an autonomous robotic excavator for NASA Lunabotics. Managed a multidisciplinary team.

Project Management3D CADFEA
Caterpillar Inc.
May – Aug 2024
MSOD Intern, Automation Team

Refactored AutoBagger to boost output 4×. Integrated autonomous robots and conducted safety audits.

AutomationProcess ImprovementSafety Engineering
Copeland
May – Aug 2023
Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Engineered liquid desiccant HVAC systems using NX CAD. Supported rapid prototyping and iterative experimental design.

HVACNX CADRapid Prototyping
Emerson
May – Aug 2023
Advanced Manufacturing Co-op

Created tools and infrastructure to increase throughput by 30%. Automated inventory management and optimized factory layout.

Advanced ManufacturingPythonLean Engineering
Columbia Formula Racing
Sep 2021 – May 2024
Powertrain Engineer

Redesigned drivetrain for reduced weight and enhanced durability. Led thermal testing and mechanical analysis.

SolidWorksCNC MachiningThermal Systems
Global Prep Academy
Jun – Sep 2021
Project Manager

Taught 20 STEM students and created a 1-week engineering curriculum. Mentored student teams.

TeachingSTEM EducationCurriculum Design
Global Brigades, Inc.
Feb – Jun 2021
Project Manager – STEM Global Brigades

Led aqueduct design for a Nicaraguan community. Served as translator and liaison with local engineers.

EPANETSpanish TranslationCommunity Engagement
Credentials
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Education
Columbia University
B.S. Mechanical Engineering 2021 – 2025
Robotics  ·  Automation  ·  Manufacturing
2025
Certifications
01 Robot Modeling Robotics Foundations I – Robot Modeling FedericaX · Università di Napoli Federico II · Feb 2026
02 Machine Learning Introduction to Deep RL from a Robotics Perspective Columbia+ · Columbia University · Dec 2025
03 Safety OSHA 10 HSI · May 2024
04 Language Seal of Biliteracy California Department of Education · May 2021
Affiliations
SHPE
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Columbia Chapter · 2021–Present
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Member · 2021–Present
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Student Member · 2021–Present
HSF
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Scholar & Mentor · 2023–Present
e4c
Engineering for Change
Community Member · 2024–Present
CAA
Columbia Alumni Association
Member · 2025–Present
CEAA
Columbia Engineering Alumni Association
Member · 2025–Present
LAACU
Latino Alumni Association of Columbia University
Member · 2025–Present
S1S2
S1S2 Robotics Community
Founding Member · 2025–Present
About
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Emiliano Villicana Brugada
Emiliano Villicana Brugada

Hi, I'm Emiliano — a mechanical engineer driven by curiosity and a desire to build things that actually matter. I chose engineering not just for the technical challenge, but because I enjoy solving real-world problems where every solution has to balance precision, efficiency, and creativity.

My experience spans mechanical design, manufacturing, automation, and robotics, with a growing interest in how AI can complement and enhance these fields. I'm hands-on by nature, whether I'm designing parts, improving processes, or integrating systems. I take pride in learning fast, adapting quickly, and always asking how something can be made better.

If you're working on something cool — let's talk.

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