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Irene CHICHON
Biography:
Materials Engineer with a strong interest in composite materials and structural performance. Her background combines research and industry experience, allowing her to bridge technical challenges with real-world applications. She has worked on mechanical characterisation and testing of composites, as well as high-strain rate behaviour of light alloys. Passionate about innovation and collaboration, she enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams to develop sustainable and high-performance material solutions.
Materials Engineer specialised in aerospace structural materials, graduated from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Holds a Master’s degree in Composite Materials from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in collaboration with Airbus. More than two years of experience as a Materials, Processes and Testing Engineer at TESTIA, focusing on mechanical characterisation and interchangeability between test methods. Research experience in dynamic stress–strain response of alloys. Passionate about process optimisation and sustainability in composite materials.
About Testia:
Testia is an Airbus company with 30 years of experience in aerostructure inspections and non-destructive testing. Thanks to its global presence with facilities in Europe, North America and Asia, Testia can provide worldwide services and a global solution to the industry needs. With a unique range of NDT products and services, Testia is the end-to-end aerospace NDT provider. It offers a broad range of NDT and quality inspection equipment for quick and efficient analysis of structures, components and assembly. Testia also trains and qualifies personnel in all NDT methods, at all qualification levels, as well as provide inspections, consultancy and engineering services.
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05-Mar-2025Open StageYoung Engineers Challenge