David Timothy

Robotics · Planning · Control

David Timothy

I automate and simulate stuff - and write down what I think might be useful.

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Profile

Interested in autonomy, motion planning, optimal control, simulation, and learning methods (RL). I’m sampling subfields while strengthening fundamentals.

Current activity

Master's student in Computational Engineering at Technische Universität Darmstadt.

Location

Based in Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany.

Education

M.Sc. Computational Engineering — Technische Universität Darmstadt

Apr 2025 – Present

Graduate studies in computational engineering (modeling, optimization, control, and simulation).

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering — Technische Universität Darmstadt

Oct 2020 – Aug 2025 · Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany

Undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering with exposure to simulation, CAD, and control engineering.

Skills

Software & Simulation

Python, C/C++, CasADi, MATLAB/Simulink, MuJoCo, Drake, ROS

Engineering Tools & Documentation

Siemens NX (CAD), ANSYS (FEM), KISSsoft/KISSsys, strain gauge basics, LaTeX.

Experience

Student Assistant — Institute of Mechatronic Systems, TU Darmstadt

May 2024 – Jan 2025 · Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany

Analyzed sensor data for research on car path behavior.

Student Assistant — Institute of Mechatronic Systems, TU Darmstadt

Mar 2021 – Mar 2023 · Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany

ANSYS FEM stress analysis; screw calculations (KISSsoft/KISSsys); strain gauge analysis; Siemens NX support; planetary gear visualization; flywheel energy storage scripts in Python; lab assistance.

Student Assistant — Institute of Reactive Flows and Measurement Technology, TU Darmstadt

Apr 2022 – Mar 2023 · Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany

Built a traverse for a metal particle ignition reactor, performed screw calculations, calibrated mass flow controllers, supported CAD and lab experiments.

Student Assistant — Institute of Mechatronic Systems, TU Darmstadt

Dec 2020 – Jan 2021 · Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany

Ported kinetic energy storage models from MATLAB/Simulink to Python; curve fitting for Li‑ion battery maps; implemented basic aging estimation methods.

Student Assistant — Institute of Automation and Mechatronics, TU Darmstadt

Jun 2020 – Dec 2022 · Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany

Converted handwritten scientific books to LaTeX and supported the institute library.

Intern — Bosch Rexroth

Sep 2021 – Oct 2021 · Lohr am Main, Bavaria, Germany

Industrial internship.

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