Giol Vinyals-i-Roca
Estudiant d'Enginyeria Aeroespacial
Sóc un estudiant d’enginyeria aeroespacial especialitzat en astronàutica, amb un sòlid recorregut en assignatures d’honors, recerca i desenvolupament pràctic de sistemes de vol. Tinc experiència en propulsió, aviònica i projectes d’UAS autònoms, i em mou l’objectiu a llarg termini de contribuir a l’exploració espacial humana com a astronauta. Aspiro a impulsar tecnologies innovadores d’espai i vol que ampliïn les capacitats d’exploració i generin beneficis significatius a la Terra.
Sobre mi
M’encanta posar les mans a la feina i donar vida a idees que semblen impossibles. M’apassiona el que faig i sempre trobo la manera de fer que les coses passin. Ja sigui en projectes d’enginyeria, en competicions, o en qualsevol repte que em motivi, m’hi llenço amb energia i ganes.
Sóc un intèrpret de viola i baix elèctric, i he col·laborat en orquestres i grups musicals. També estic actiu en debats socials, polítics i econòmics.
Gaudeixo de l'esport, com el judo, activitats de muntanya i triatló, i submarinisme. Com a Català, estic compromès amb els drets humans, la llibertat i la pau. Aspiro a fer servir les meves habilitats per millorar el món, aprofitant la tecnologia i la ciència en benefici de la comunitat.
Aquesta web és una manera de compartir tot allò que m’inspira i que vaig construint pel camí.
Experience
Professional Journey
Eagle Flight Research Center - GoAero Competition
Manufacturing engineer - Phase 2
Propulsion System Lead and Avionics Engineer - Phase 1
Lead propulsion system design, component selection, and performance optimization for VTOL aircraft targeting emergency rescue missions. Select and integrate avionics and propulsion components through simulation analysis and testing. Direct manufacturing engineering efforts, troubleshooting assembly issues and implementing solutions collaboratively. Create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings in CATIA for propulsion and structural assemblies. Phase 1 competition winner (team); currently leading Phase 2 manufacturing and assembly.
Engineering Physics Propulsion Lab - AIRBUD Project
Operations and Testing manager
Developed ROS2 software for PX4 flight control integration. Led drone operations and testing ensuring safety compliance. Performed routine maintenance of tools, equipment, and machinery to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Design Build Fly (DBF) Competition
MAV Control and Flight Path Team Member
Developed autonomous landing software for glider aircraft with focus on precision control. Collaborated on flight testing and performance optimization under competition constraints.
MIT Research Science Institute - AeroAstro Department
Autonomous UAS Research Engineer
Performed preflight and postflight inspections ensuring safety and reliability. Developed autonomous flight software with precision and attention to detail. Maintained accurate assembly and test records per documentation protocols. Troubleshot complex autonomous systems issues.
Experience
Academic Journey
Daytona Beach, FL
Expected May 2028
B.S. Aerospace Engineering
Concentration in Astronautics
Minor: UAS Applications
GPA 4.0/4.0
Honors: Dean’s List & Honors Program
Barcelona, Catalonia
2024
International Baccalaureate Diploma & LOMLOE (national) | science and technology
Excellence Scholarship
Professional Music Studies
Barcelona, Catalonia
2012 - 2024
IEA Oriol Martorell
Conservatori Municipal de Música de Barcelona
Grau professional de Música - especialitat Viola
Publicacions de recerca
Academic Background
2025
2023
Proposal for a CubeSat probe constellation to map Titan’s atmosphere.
DOI: 10.2514/6.2025-98502
Tello drones autonomously following AprilTags.
Accomplishments
Noteworthy Achievements
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Honors Program
2025
Embry‑Riddle Honors Program Scholar – selected for academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement through enriched coursework and faculty mentorship
GoAERO Competition Stage 1 Prize
2025
US University Innovation Award
Phase 1 competition winner (team)
Purple Comet Math Meet
2024
2023
Math team competition Spanish winner (1st place)
Spanish 2nd place
Math sprint problems competition
2023 & 2024
Team competition: 2 consecutive years winner
European Space Agency (ESA) CanSat competition
2021 & 2022
Catalan edition winning team
Designed and built a can-sized satellite.
Team leader, SW & HW manager, Mission designer
ESA MoonCamp Challenge
2019
Participation in the Moon Camp challenge (ESA), 2nd place in the European category, 2019
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