Background
Mello, Olympio Achilles de Faria was born on April 16, 1961 in Santiago, Brazil.
aeronautical engineer Brazilian air force officer
Mello, Olympio Achilles de Faria was born on April 16, 1961 in Santiago, Brazil.
Degree in aeronautical engineering, Technology Aeronautical Institute, São José Dos Campos, Brazil, 1983. Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, University Maryland, 1988. Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1993.
Doctor of Philosophy, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1994.
Researcher, Aerospace Technology Center, São José Dos Campos, 1984-1994; head aerodynamic subdivision, Aerospace Technology Center, São José Dos Campos, since 1995. Member of advisory commission on structures and structural dynamics, Aerospace Tech.Ctr., since 1996, project manager Main Wind Tunnel Modernization Project, since 1995.
Sports director Academy Center Student Association, Technology Aerospace Center, 1979-1980. Captain, Brazilian Air Force, since 1981. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Helicopter Society, Brazilian Society Mechanical Sciences.
Son of Guilherme Achilles de Faria and Ana (Freitas de Achilles) M. Married Valéria Arantes, December 16, 1983. 1 child, Guilherme.