Mechatronics (Control and Automation) Engineering Undergraduate Student at University of Brasília.
Mechanical Designer & Embedded C++ Developer @ DROID Autonomous Robotics Competition Team | Mathematics Scholarship @ CNPQ | Global Nominee Award @ NASA Space Apps
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My name is Daniel Abreu, I’m an engineering student at University of Brasília. I’m passionate about robotics, embedded systems and mechanism analysis. My academic journey is noticeable for exploring mechanical concepts and microcontrollers firmware, whilst solving problems regarding robotics topics and researching its technology impacts on society.
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Technologies & Frameworks
- Programming Languages: Python, C, C++, Fortran.
- Versioning & Software: Git, Visual Studio Code, Linux Desktop (Debian Based).
- Frameworks: ROS2, ESP-IDF (FreeRTOS).
- CAD Software: Autodesk Fusion 360, AutoCAD.
Publications & Technical Papers
DROID___Team_Description_Paper__RoboCup_@Work_Brazil_2025.pdf
DROID__Team_Description_Paper__RoboCup_@Work_Brazil_2024.pdf
Experience
Autonomous Robotics Competition Team - DROID @ University of Brasília (May 2024 - Present)
- Designed the mechanisms for a variety of autonomous robots using 3D modelling, movement analysis, joint simulation, and rendering techniques, enabling a controlled environment for testing and prototyping.
- Specialized in additive manufacturing and CAD software, such as Autodesk Fusion 360 and AutoCAD.
- Worked with ESP32 and Arduino microcontrollers developing some features in C++.
Projects
NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2025 — Global Nominee Award (October 2025) | SpacePacs – Cleaning Space for Progress: Debris Removal as a Service (DRaaS)
- Solution: Designed a two-phase circular economy system to mitigate Low Earth Orbit (LEO) debris risks.
- Impact: Modeled a reduction in industry avoidance maneuver costs by $100M+ annually while establishing a profitable resale market for orbital raw materials.
Achievements & Awards
- 3rd Place National — Brazilian Robotics Competition | RoboCup@Work Brazil Category (2024)
- Three-time Honorable Mention — Brazilian Public School Mathematics Olympiad (OBMEP, 2021–2023).
- Regional Silver Medalist — Brazilian Public School Mathematics Olympiad (OBMEP, 2023).
- Gold Medalist — Mandacaru Mathematical Olympiad (2023).
- Honorable Mention — Universo Narrado Mathematical Olympiad (OMUN, 2023).
- Gold Medalist (3rd Place Overall) — Federal District Mathematical Olympiad (OMDF, 2022).
Scholarships & Programs
- Selected participant in the National Mathematics Olympiad Intensive Training Program (POTI, 2023) — After being awarded in the Federal District Mathematical Olympiad (OMDF).
- CNPq Scholarship, Scientific Initiation Program (PIC, 2021) — Awarded following an Honorable Mention in the Brazilian Public Schools Mathematical Olympiad (OBMEP).
Languages
🇧🇷 Portuguese: Native Speaker.
🇬🇧 English: Full Professional Proficiency.
🇯🇵 Japanese: Elementary Proficiency.
Contact & Socials
GitHub: https://github.com/DaniellAbreu
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danieeel-abreu
E-mail: [email protected]
Let’s connect and learn together! 🚀✨
Resume
Resume___Daniel_Abreu.pdf