Solim Rovera
Mechanical and Aerospace Student Engineer
Born to a Togolese mother and an Italian father, I grew up in the province of Varese, surrounded by lakes and nature, where my curiosity for how things work began to take shape. This curiosity led me to build and race FPV drones, dive into the world of rocketry with the EPFL Rocket Team and Supaero Space Section, and even explore the depths as a scuba diver. Whether it's in space, in the air, or underwater, I love exploring new frontiers.
I studied Mechanical Engineering at EPFL in Switzerland before pursuing a double degree in Aerospace Engineering at ISAE-SUPAERO in France. Over the years, I've developed a strong passion for fluid dynamics, specializing in combustion and turbomachinery, with a minor in space technologies and operations, particularly focused on launch systems. My journey has been shaped by hands-on projects, simulations, and the drive to turn ideas into reality.
Background
Work Experience
Mar 2025 - Sept 2025
Aerodynamic Engineer Intern - WindShape, Geneva
Coming soon.
Apr 2024 - Aug 2024
System Engineer Intern - Safran Landing Systems, Vélizy
System Engineering Intern in the Future Transportation Systems department. Conducted safety and hazard analyses, performed failure mode assessments, and worked on EASA Certification compliance. Gained experience in risk assessment and system-level optimization for future transportation systems.
Sept 2023 - Present
Head of Project - Supaero Space Section, Toulouse
Head of Project for the Sunspear rocket, an experimental rocket developed as part of the club's research and development initiatives. Responsible for assembling and leading a multidisciplinary team, securing funding, and overseeing the design, manufacturing, and testing phases. Coordinating with external partners and managing technical challenges to ensure project success.
Education
Aug 2023 - Present
Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Éspace (ISAE-SUPAERO) - France
Ingénieur ISAE-SUPAERO (MSc). Major in Fluid Dynamics, Combustion, and Turbomachinery. Minor in Space Systems Operations and Launchers.
(In progress)
Sept 2022 - Present
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) - Switzerland
M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering. Focused on Fluid Mechanics and Space Technologies.
(In progress)
Sept 2021 - Apr 2022
University of Waterloo - Canada
3rd Year Academic Exchange.
Sept 2019 - July 2022
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) - Switzerland
B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering.
Sept 2008 - July 2019
European School of Varese - Italy
European Baccalaureate. Primary and secondary school education.
Projects & Interests
Water Rocket
Fin Flutter FEA
Wind Tunnel
FPV Racing Quadcopter
Rocket Nosecone
For any further questions contact me!