🙋🏻♂️ About Me
Hey friends,
Welcome to this self-focused (but hopefully interesting!) corner of the internet. I’m Yousef Shaheen, an engineer, researcher, and lifelong learner passionate about innovation, technology, and sharing knowledge.
👨🔬 Who Am I?
I’m a mechanical engineer by training, with a background in:
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Computational Materials Science
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Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
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Mathematical Modeling & Scientific Computing
My professional and academic journey has taken me across disciplines and continents, always driven by a curiosity to solve real-world problems with data, simulation, and engineering insight.
🌍 A Fun Fact
I’ve lived, studied, and worked in six countries: Syria, Austria, Italy, Germany, Poland, and The Netherlands.
This multicultural journey has deeply shaped my worldview and taught me how to adapt, learn, and collaborate across cultures.
🛤️ My Journey
🎓 2007–2014: Mechanical Engineering (BSc)
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Earned my Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Damascus University
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Graduated with honors; received awards for academic excellence in 2010, 2011, and 2013
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Completed a research internship at Vienna University of Technology, Austria
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Worked for two years as a mechanical engineer in a steel manufacturing plant in Syria
📘 2014–2016: Erasmus Mundus MSc in MathMods
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Awarded a full Erasmus Mundus scholarship by the European Commission
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Studied in Italy, Germany, and Poland
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Focused on Mathematical Modelling in Engineering and Computational Materials Science
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Graduated with a double MSc degree
🔬 2017–2022: PhD Research at University of Twente
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Joined the MultiScale Mechanics (MSM) group
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Specialized in Additive Manufacturing (LPBF) and scientific software development
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Developed and calibrated simulation models to optimize laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processes
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Validated numerical predictions through experimental data
🏢 2022–Present: Supplier Quality Engineer at ASML
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Currently working at ASML, the world’s leading supplier of lithography machines
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I ensure supplier components meet ASML’s world-class quality standards, bridging engineering expertise with supply chain precision
🚀 Founder of FalcoX AI — My New Venture
In May 2025, I launched FalcoX AI, an AI automation agency focused on helping businesses scale faster and operate smarter through intelligent automation.
At FalcoX AI, we:
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Build custom AI agents for tasks like technology scouting, proposal generation, and client onboarding
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Automate manual workflows for SMBs, coaches, and B2B service providers
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Deliver AI audits to help businesses ensure responsible, compliant, and optimized use of AI
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Provide plug-and-play blueprints and implementation plans for business automation
With FalcoX AI, my goal is to merge engineering precision with the transformative power of AI, making advanced tools practical and profitable for real-world businesses.
👉 Learn more: falcox.ai
📢 Why This Website?
I created this website and my free Insights-Letter to share deep insights, practical tools, and exciting developments in:
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3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing
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Engineering Simulations & Scientific Computing
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Academic Research & PhD Career Advice
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AI Automation & Digital Innovation
Whether you’re a student, professional, or curious learner — my mission is to make engineering and AI approachable and actionable.
Through articles, videos, and guides, I aim to spark curiosity, simplify complexity, and support others, especially PhD candidates and tech professionals, on their journey.
🧗♂️ Outside of Work
When I’m not building automation tools or writing about 3D printing, I’m probably:
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Reading 📚
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Hiking or lifting weights 🥾💪
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Stargazing 🌌
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Meeting friends or exploring new places ✈️👥
🔗 Let’s Connect
Feel free to connect with me:
Thanks for stopping by — I hope you find something here that informs, inspires, or empowers you.