Meet our new R&D interns
We welcome two new interns to our team, Stanley De Graef, product developer, and Elena Garcia, mechanical engineer. They bring fresh perspectives and add support to our ongoing work, further strengthening our core team.
Read more about the stories to learn about their journey and contributions
What are you currently studying and why did you choose this field?
Stanley: I’m a product development student with a long-standing passion for creating, making and designing. From a young age, I’ve been driven by the process of turning ideas into tangible outcomes. I’ve explored this passion through hands-on making, particularly with 3D printing, where I enjoy bringing concepts to life through iterative prototyping and experimentation.
Elena: I’m a Mechanical Engineer with a Master’s degree in Electromechanics. I chose this field because I believe it is possible to improve people’s lives and health with the help of technology.
What interests you most about science?
Stanley: In high school, I dabbled in both empirical and human sciences which showed me the value of combining technical understanding with insights into human behaviour. This combination continues to shape how I approach problems and design solutions.
Elena: What interests me most about science is its applicability to almost every aspect of life. As humans, it is our duty to apply science to develop a better life and environment.
What is your role at IDEVAX and what skills do you hope to acquire through this internship?
Stanley: I am currently an intern on the R&D team at IDEVAX, where I am working on VAX-ID. Through this internship, I hope to gain a better understanding of what it is like to work in a professional environment, particularly within a research and development setting. I am also looking to develop my problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills, while learning how theoretical knowledge is applied to real-world projects.
Elena: At IDEVAX, I work as a mechanical designer for the Robyn robot. Through this internship, I hope to improve my CAD design skills and gain experience in robot implementation.
