Tryfonas Themas
Building high-performance optimization systems and computational tools for aerospace engineering. Turning complex problems into elegant solutions.
About
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My journey began with a silver medal at the Greek Physics Olympiad, sparking a deep fascination with how mathematical principles shape the physical world. This led me to pursue Mechanical Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), where I specialized in computational methods and aerodynamics.
Today, I work at Tesla on the Optimization Team, where I build large-scale computational platforms that drive engineering decisions. My work sits at the intersection of software engineering and applied physics — creating tools that make complex optimization accessible and efficient.
What drives me is the challenge of translating intricate physical phenomena into elegant computational solutions. Whether it's designing UAV aerodynamics or building optimization frameworks, I'm passionate about solving problems that push the boundaries of what's computationally possible.
Experience
Tesla
CurrentOptimization Engineer
- • Building optimization platform for engineering workflows (100k+ LOC)
- • Leading supercomputing infrastructure development
- • Delivered core framework in 4 months from concept to production
EUROAVIA Athens
President & Lead Aero Engineer
- • Led student aerospace engineering organization
- • Directed technical projects and team development
- • Coordinated with European aerospace network
NTUA
Master's in Mechanical Engineering
- • Specialization in Aerodynamics & Computational Methods
- • Thesis: Vortex Particle Method pressure recovery (Grade: 10/10)
- • Developed ICARUS - 40k LOC UAV optimization platform
Projects
ICARUS
UAV Design & Optimization Platform
A comprehensive 40,000+ line Python platform for unmanned aerial vehicle design, simulation, and multi-objective optimization. Built with JAX for high-performance computing, featuring multi-fidelity aerodynamic solvers and a web-based interface.
Hermes VI
Air Cargo Challenge 2024
Lead Aerodynamic Engineer for competition aircraft design. Transformed team performance through systematic design optimization and CFD analysis.
VPM Pressure Recovery
Master's Thesis
Novel approach to pressure field recovery in Vortex Particle Methods. Achieved perfect 10/10 grade for theoretical contributions and implementation.
Skills
Proficiency Levels
Tools & Technologies
Awards
Greek Physics Olympiad
National recognition in theoretical and experimental physics
Rensselaer Medal Award
Awarded for outstanding achievement in mathematics and science
Master's Thesis
VPM pressure recovery - recognized for exceptional research quality
Contact
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