Keynote Speakers

Abstract
In light of recent developments in NASA's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project, the X-66 program is evolving to focus on promising thin-wing technology. This innovation aims to demonstrate broad applications for multiple aircraft configurations, ultimately guiding the industry toward more sustainable aviation solutions. This presentation will delve into the implications of transonic truss-braced wing concepts, highlighting engineering challenges relative to conventional designs. We will showcase the essential role of advanced engineering analysis and simulation technology in addressing these challenges, demonstrating how this technology is crucial in driving this concept to informed solutions for the future of aviation.

Biography
Jack Castro is a Technical Fellow responsible for Boeing’s enterprise structural FEA capability and strategy in the context of Boeing’s digital model-based processes. In this capacity, Jack is working with Boeing internal teams and software suppliers to develop and deploy modernized processes, especially in the Loads value stream. Jack is also the enterprise FEA Design Practice Leader, Enterprise Aeroelastic Loads Focal and co-author/editor of Boeing’s Book 5-- Finite Element Analysis of Aerospace Structures. In his day-to-day activities, Jack provides aircraft program consulting on finite element analysis methods, analysis planning, model development, verification and validation for the stress and loads organizations. In his leadership facing role, Jack works across the ecosystem of FEA suppliers to help define vendor strategy associated with Boeing strategic needs. Prior to Boeing, Jack worked at MSC Software for 25 years in positions ranging from Nastran QA Engineer to Boeing Global Technical Program Manager. During the majority of this time, he worked in customer facing roles providing on-site consulting and leadership in the usage, collaborative development and deployment of MSC Nastran based solutions in the domains of stress analysis, dynamics, internal/external/aeroelastic loads and structural optimization. Jack is a graduate of University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

Abstract
Rimac Technology (RT), formerly the Components Engineering division of Rimac Automobili'”founded in 2009'”has established itself as an important player in advanced performance electrification technologies. Meanwhile, the Rimac brand has evolved from creating the world's first all-electric, record-breaking production hypercar to continually pushing the boundaries of aesthetics and dynamics through its Bugatti-Rimac enterprise. Today, RT stands as a leading Tier-1 automotive supplier, specializing in high-performance battery systems, electric drive units, electronic systems, and user interface components, solidifying its reputation in advanced performance electrification technologies. As the company transitioned beyond its startup phase, the simulation department expanded in parallel, offering a unique opportunity to challenge and rethink conventional industry practices. One such area of focus is the evolving role of simulation engineers in the product development process. Amid the rapidly evolving trends within the simulation community, this presentation aims to spark a thought-provoking discussion on the transforming role of industrial simulation engineers in the modern product development. While the simulation engineering has traditionally been viewed as a supporting function, its strategic importance in the design and development process within Rimac Technology is becoming increasingly apparent. This presentation will explore how Rimac Technology leverages simulation techniques to address challenges inherent in fast-paced, cost-sensitive industries. It will showcase the critical role simulations play throughout the development cycle'”starting from initial concept ideation, where incremental improvements often fall short, to the optimization and validation stages that culminate in production-ready solutions. By delving into Rimac Technology's approach, the session will highlight how simulations can be used effectively at different product development stages. Moreover, it will consider how the responsibilities of simulation engineers are expanding beyond traditional analysis tasks to encompass broader topics, such as influencing design strategies, driving various levels of verification and validation campaigns, and integrating sub-system requirement considerations into engineering decisions. Ultimately, this presentation seeks to challenge conventional perceptions, illustrating how simulation engineers are emerging as key contributors to an organization's success in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven landscape.

Biography
Karlo Seleš is a Senior Mechanical Integrity Engineer at Rimac Technology, where he's been directly working on structural simulations of electric vehicle battery and power distribution unit components for the past 4 years. He has led structural integrity activities on internal research initiatives and high-volume commercial projects, guiding product development from initial concept to production and validation. He is a mechanical engineer with a PhD in Computational Mechanics and nearly a decade of experience in numerical simulations, spanning academia, research and development, and high-performance industrial applications.

Abstract
Reckitt is home to some of the world's best-loved and most trusted brands such as Lysol, Durex, Gaviscon and Finish. With a goal to protect, heal, and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner and healthier world, Reckitt is delivering an ambitious sustainability agenda and pursuing opportunities continuously innovate products. Underpinning this innovation is a digital transformation that is leveraging advanced simulation techniques and a 'œDigital First' approach to R&D. This presentation will cover both the strategy and the technology for delivering this capability at scale. To drive productivity and speed-of-innovation, 'œvirtual labs' are being created where scientists can pursue characterization, scale-up and optimization virtually before undertaking physical experiments. To facilitate this growth in simulation demand, the associated change management related to democratization, upskilling, and compute resource management will be covered. On the technology side, end-to-end applications of finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), discrete element methods (DEM) and molecular dynamics (MD) and their ability to drive theconsumer-centric product design and sustainability will be explored.

Biography
Tyler London is the Senior Product Manager for Modelling, Simulation and Visualisation at Reckitt, a global leader in consumer health, hygiene, and nutrition known for brands such as Dettol, Durex, Gaviscon, and Finish. In this role, he is responsible for defining and executing the vision of in-silico capabilities such as Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Discrete Element Methods and Molecular Dynamics. Prior to joining Reckitt, he was the Head of the Numerical Modelling department and a Technology Fellow in computational engineering at TWI, an international R&D and consultancy organisation, for 12 years. He joined TWI after obtaining a BSc in Mathematics at Tufts University and an MSc in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing at the University of Oxford. Tyler is also an active participant in the NAFEMS Working Groups for manufacturing process simulations.

Biography
Harri Koivisto leads the modelling and digitalisation department at Ceres, responsible for multi-domain modelling of solid oxide platform technologies in a wide range of scales and physics domains. His department is also responsible for developing and maintaining a robust cloud data platform and creating bespoke data product solutions. The mission of the team is to accelerate the pace of product development and enable fast data driven business decisions. Harri has extensive experience in modelling, data analysis, and working with several partners worldwide. He enjoys looking for the hardest engineering challenges to solve and making a positive difference to the world. His current problem is an “8 billion people problem” of helping to decarbonize the world at scale and pace. Prior to joining Ceres, Harri had a career in academia at the University of Sussex, designing and teaching mechanical engineering classes to students for a decade, with multiple award-winning outcomes. His PhD was on developing experimental high resolution heat transfer measurement techniques in turbomachinery.

Abstract
Computational modeling and simulation are playing an increasingly important role in MedTech to accelerate time to market, reduce development cost and enhance patient outcome. Physical testing simulation, manufacturing process simulation as well as patient-specific simulation models enable comprehensive pre-clinical evaluation of devices. However, model credibility needs to be carefully assessed for all models before they are considered suitable for their context of use. In this keynote presentation, Cheryl will discuss how modeling and simulation is being leveraged throughout the lifecycle of orthopaedic implants, surgical instruments, and robotic applications, and how model credibility is established using various comparators including clinical data.

Biography
Cheryl Liu is currently the Director of Computer Modeling and Simulation at Stryker Joint Replacement where she is leading a group of modeling and simulation experts working on advanced CM&S applications throughout product lifecycle from how they are designed, manufactured, and tested to how they help improve patient care in the real world. Prior to joining Stryker, Cheryl worked at Dassault Systems Simulia as life sciences industry lead where she worked closely with simulation experts from academia, industry, and regulatory bodies to advance credibility and regulatory acceptance of CM&S. Cheryl received her MS and PhD from University of Notre Dame and BS from Beihang University. Cheryl has been a member of ASME VVUQ40 subcommittee since 2013 and is co-leading the patient-specific model working group. Cheryl is currently serving as implant section Chair-elect for the Orthopaedic Research Society and is on the CM&S steering committee at MDIC.

Abstract
The demands of different simulation technologies is always increasing, and because of this, the computing power and storage space needed to run these simulations is growing as well. The cause of this rise in compute power is due the detail, and thus size, of the models being simulated as well as an expanding portfolio of use cases to be evaluated. In the automotive crash field, the number of drivetrains has been increasing as well as the amount of safety requirements from legal tests as well as consumer safety tests. Additionally, simulations give us the possibility to check the uncertainties in our car concepts, but which also requires even more simulations to be run. In order to cope with the demands of dealing with such a large amount of simulation data, a framework is presented which is built around central data hub. This framework has many associated processes and workflows which provide the most efficient way to store and process the data as well as enabling process automation and future AI integration. All of these functionalities are becoming more and more important in the current challenging budget and head count climate. This central hub for data management and process automation offers a solution for the aforementioned topics as well as quality assurance, consistent documentation, and model traceability, all of which are necessary to enable future virtual certification procedures.

Biography
Frank Bauer has a background in crash simulation, with topics such as NVH and fatigue strength a recurring focus. Over the years, his main efforts have been on the comprehensive structuring and standardization of crash simulation processes, leading to the establishment of the group at BMW that now primarily focuses on these topics.

Abstract
In this talk, we will examine the readiness of the CAE universe for the adoption of foundational models, exploring what these models truly mean for engineering design and simulation. We will begin by outlining a vision for AI in engineering, questioning whether we can provide a base for foundational models given our current state in data handling and whether we can make the most of their transformative potential. We will discuss the requirements for implementing these models, such as simulation data management and computational capabilities. By assessing the status quo in research and development, we will highlight both the progress made and the hurdles that remain. While we've made significant progress with AI applications in CAE, we're just scratching the surface of what foundational models can offer. One thing is certain: As we continue to explore their capabilities, exciting possibilities lie ahead!

Biography
Astrid Walle is a mechanical engineer with a PhD in CFD and more than a decade of experience in applied fluid mechanics. She has held several positions in gas turbine R&D and AI development at Siemens Energy, Vattenfall and Rolls Royce. Following her professional determination to bring AI and Data Science into engineering she ran her own business and worked as a Product Manager in a software startup before she rejoined Siemens Energy to establish the usage of data from the very beginning in product development.