Bernardo Relvas

Bernardo Relvas is a skilled Pre-commissioning Engineer currently working at CIMONTUBO for UPM Biochemicals GmbH, focusing on piping test packs and support execution for commissioning. Previously, Bernardo served as a Mechanical Design Engineer at PEMEL METAL, where responsibilities included modeling large projects in SolidWorks, producing technical drawings, optimizing materials, and preparing CNC files. Early career experience includes roles as a Mechanical Engineer at the Astronomical Observatory of Porto, where notable projects involved the restoration of a telescope and the retrofit of a radiotelescope. Bernardo also has a background in research at various institutions, including IDMEC, working on biomedical solutions and finite-element modeling. Bernardo holds a PhD in Science Outreach from the Universidade do Porto and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, with additional studies in mechanical engineering from RWTH Aachen and a B2 level in German from Goethe Institut Porto.