EARLY YEARS
Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated by technology and mechanics. My father was a carpenter, and his workshop was my playground. Countless hours were spent building, repairing, and inventing things together with my friends.
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As I grew older, my interests expanded to mopeds, motorcycles, and cars. Around the same time, I started reading automotive and motorcycle magazines. One article, in particular, left a lasting impression on me. It featured a Swedish builder who designed and built custom motorcycle frames from steel tubing. Before fabricating each frame, he modeled it in a 3D CAD system and performed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to optimize its geometry and structural performance.
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Reading that article was a defining moment. I was captivated by the combination of engineering theory, advanced computer modeling, and practical craftsmanship. From that day on, I knew I wanted to become a Mechanical Engineer—and I knew that Finite Element Analysis was the field I wanted to pursue.
This photo was taken in 1990 in KlaksvÃk, Faroe Islands, and captures me working on my very first car—a 1974 Volkswagen 1303.
It wasn’t in the best condition and had its fair share of rust, but with its 1.6-liter engine, it was so much fun to drive.
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Looking back, it was more than just my first car; it was another milestone in my passion for mechanics and engineering.
This photo, taken around 1989 also in KlaksvÃk, Faroe Islands, shows my friend and me proudly posing with our newly restored and repainted Suzuki 100cc motorcycle.
Even today, motorcycles remain my greatest passion. I continue to admire the blend of engineering, creativity and craftsmanship that goes into designing and building them.