Profile

MSc Motorsport Engineering student at Oxford Brookes University, holding a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on energy and aerospace from the Catholic University of Louvain.

Experienced in a variety of engineering projects, ranging from mechanical design to hands-on mechanical work, developing a broad skill set. Complemented by diverse extracurricular activities that have expanded both my cultural awareness and professional capabilities.

Driven by a lifelong passion for cutting-edge engineering, high-performance vehicles, and adrenaline-fueled sports. I aspire to work as an engineer within the most advanced sectors of the motorsport industry.

Language Skills

French

Mother language

English

3 year living in Wichita Falls, Texas
C1 level (7 IELTS)

Dutch

School Level

Italian

Beginner - starting to learn

Academic Progression

Mater Dei - High School degree

Six years of high school allowed me to discover my interests and shape my future career. In order to explore as much as possible, I chose to sacrifice my high school grades by taking on more lessons than usual. This enabled me to participate in a wide range of courses, which led me to develop a true interest in classics and the arts, as well as a passion for mathematics and sciences. By the end of my high school years, a typical week of lessons included the following subjects:

Latin - 4 hours
Greek - 4 hours
Math - 8 hours
Science - 6 hours
French - 4 hours
Ducth - 4 hours
Art - 2 hours
Gym - 2 hours
Geography - 2 hours
History - 2 hours

Dissertation: is Nonviolent Communication the ideal toolkit for resolving conflicts?

UCLouvain - Mechanical Engineering Master degree

My Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from UCLouvain follows a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. While this Master's does not offer a specific specialization, I had the opportunity to choose the most relevant courses that would support my future work in the automotive and motorsport industries. As a result, I selected modules focused on energy and aerospace. My Master's program concluded with the completion of a thesis on hydrogen rotary engines.

Thesis: Hydrogen-fueled rotary engines - prediction and analysis of nitric oxide emissions

Oxford Brookes - Motorsport Engineering Master degree

I am currently completing a one-year specialization in Motorsport Engineering, alongside my participation in Formula Student with Oxford Brookes Racing.

Business management
Advanced Vehicle Aerodynamic
Advanced Vehicle Dynamics
Composite
Electric Vehicle System
Lap Time Simulation

Formula Student: front motor air-cooling duct design

Dissertation: Aerodynamic design and CFD evaluation of a 2026 F1 front wing

Professional Experience

RoadFour - Placement (2022)

Placement at an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) dedicated to assisting with the project of a firefighting aircraft, the Seagle, a launcher capable of capturing the plane from or in the water and elevating it. As a group of students, we worked on a design that adhered to all specifications, which were updated following weekly meetings. My specific contribution to the project focused on the trailer's drivetrain, axle, and engine power transmission.

D2P S.R.L. - Internship (2023)

Four-month internship at a Ferrari dealership at Spa-Francorchamps, working on customer car maintenance and participating in the Ferrari Challenge Europe. This internship focused on learning how to work in a racing team and gaining insight into race engineering, under the mentorship of a senior engineer. Additionally, the mechanics taught me how to perform maintenance on high-performance cars, allowing me to practice hands-on work and gain a deeper understanding of car design. This experience also provided my first exposure to working in a high-pressure industry.

Louis Gouders