Simulation and Modelling 2016: Integration, Optimisation And Validation Initiative

Thinktank Science Museum, Birmingham

13 September 2016 - 14 September 2016
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A unique two-day event with thought-provoking industry discussions on utilising simulation and modelling to drive down costs, reduce inefficiencies and eradicate costly prototypes across aero and auto industries. One day and two day passes are available. For group discounts please email eventenquiries@imeche.org.

Overview

Called the ‘Third Industrial Revolution’ by The Economist, the digitisation of manufacturing and the usage of High Performance Computing (HPC) is revolutionising how products are designed, tested and built. Aerospace and automotive engineers are developing the latest technology and reducing the need for costly prototypes through Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) which is now an indispensable part of vehicle engineering.

To meet the needs and demands of these two industries, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers will be addressing the topic with one-day dedicated to Automotive and a second dedicated to Aerospace during Simulation and Modelling 2016.

Attendees will have a unique opportunity to discuss the latest developments being made with computer aided and virtual engineering, and hear where advances are being made with integration, optimisation and validation as well as increasing accuracy, reliability, speed and output.

Hear from industry leading speakers including:

Andy Richardson, Head of Simulation, Vehicle Engineering, Jaguar Land Rover
Akin Keskin, Chief of Virtual Engine Design System, Rolls-Royce
Riccardo Parenti, Head of Concept Development, Lamborghini
John Winskill, Senior Manager – Advanced Programmes – Director Modelling and Simulation, Boeing
Sanjiv Sharma, Expert for Modelling and Simulation Methods and Tools, Airbus

“I am enormously excited about Simulation and Modelling 2016. The breadth and wealth of experience that will be gathered in one venue for the two days will provide a real insight into areas where modelling and simulation is able to provide innovation, agility and velocity to the development of new technologies and techniques.” John Winskill, Senior Manager – Advanced Programmes – Director of Modelling and Simulation, Boeing

You can also read our interview: 60 Seconds with Akin Keskin of Rolls-Royce and Andy Richardson of Jaguar Land Rover - here.

Day 1: Automotive Programme Highlights:

Renault, Lamborghini and Jaguar Land Rover review the potential for further reduction of physical testing through simulation and the capabilities of current simulation solutions for co-simulation and full vehicle modelling
Understand how Scania are efficiently communicating from system to system and between workflows and the ability to automate simulation processes further
Learn how to sensibly optimise simulation for higher efficiency and effectiveness
Take away best practices from Ford for validating and testing models as well as how to gain confidence in simulation and overcome the many varying factors

Day 2: Aerospace Programme Highlights

Review the simulation tools and systems in use and the future roadmap with Boeing and AMRC
Understand how Rolls-Royce will integrate multi-disciplinary simulations across legacy and commercial platforms and how Cobham plan to utilise simulation to optimise design and engineering
Determine what is the right level of fidelity and accuracy at the right stage of simulation and how representative simulations can be of real world scenarios with Boeing
Gain insights on data analytics in simulation modelling and model based system engineering

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Day 1

08:30 - Day 1 - Automotive Simulation and Modelling

08:30	REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
09:00	CHAIR’S OPENING REMARKS Simon Quinn, Director of the Research Institute for Industry, University of Southampton
	COST-EFFECTIVE TESTING
09:10	PANEL DISCUSSION: EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL FOR FURTHER REDUCTION OF PHYSICAL TESTING THROUGH SIMULATION Riccardo Parenti, Head of Concept Development, Lamborghini Andy Richardson, Head of Simulation, Vehicle Engineering, Jaguar Land Rover Understanding the cost reduction benefits of simulation versus physical testing and prototypes Assessing the level of accuracy required in simulation for further reductions in physical testing to be possible Reviewing the confidence level different roles and departments have in simulation
	OPTIMISATION AND INTEGRATION
09:40	FULL VEHICLE MODELLING: EFFECTIVELY MODELLING THE VEHICLE AS AN INTEGRATED COMPLEX SYSTEM Andy Richardson, Head of Simulation, Jaguar Land Rover Determining where the pitfalls are in current simulation, systems and tools Understanding what needs to be resolved before full vehicle modelling can be achieved Analysing the need for interaction and communication between different simulations, systems and tools
10:10	QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
10:15	PANEL DISCUSSION: ASSESSING THE CAPABILITIES OF CURRENT SIMULATION SOLUTIONS FOR CO-SIMULATION AND FULL VEHICLE MODELLING Yogesh Kumar, Senior Powertrain CAE Engineer, Changan UK R&D Centre Andy Richardson, Head of Simulation, Jaguar Land Rover Determining the need for different programme codes to communicate across different systems Analysing the capability of current tools and determining if they are sufficient Assessing what is needed for effective co-simulation and possible full vehicle modelling
10:45	NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK
11:15	OPTIMISATION: SENSIBLY OPTIMISING SIMULATION FOR HIGHER EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS Jesper Christensen, Senior Research Fellow, Centre For Mobility and Transport, Coventry University Achieving optimisation without impacting the time for results How to get to the right result: The methodology, the approach and the output Determining what is the right engineering solution for your organisation
11:45	IMPACTING PRODUCT INNOVATION THROUGH A SIMULATION PLATFORM Alan Prior, VP, Worldwide Centre of Excellence, SIMULIA, Dassault Systemes Assessing modern simulation strategies and employment of separate tools within workflows and interfaces Best placement of automation, optimisation and design space exploration methods Requirements for data, process and knowledge accessibility
12:15	ALL VEHICLE SIMULATION REVOLVES AROUND THE MODELLING OF TYRES Jan Prins, Technical Specialist Tyre CAE and Modelling, Jaguar Land Rover Tyre modelling from the perspective of a premium vehicle manufacturer Current state of the art and the way forward 'Printing a tyre'; Utopia or realistic vision for the future?
12:45	QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
13:00	NETWORKING LUNCH
	VALIDATION, TESTING AND AUTOMATION
14:00	VALIDATION: GAINING CONFIDENCE IN SIMULATION Darre Odeleye, Engine Design Verification Team Leader, Ford Generating the right data, not a lot of data Understanding what is appropriate and required for validating models Assessing the influencing factors that need to be considered and tested
14:30	EFFICIENT AND ROBUST USE OF CAE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF DB11 Chris Royle, Principal Engineer, Body CAE and Dimensional Control, Aston Martin Utilising a single model across multiple disciplines Model development throughout virtual series CAE modelling efficiencies
15:00	QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
15:10	NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK
15:40	SIMULATION BEST PRACTICES AND STATE OF THE ART Tim Morris, Chief Executive, NAFEMS Determining current industry best practices in the use of simulation Comparing the use of simulation across different UK industry sectors Identifying opportunities and gaps between state of the art and industry practice
16:10	QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
	ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
16:15	ADVANCED SIMULATION AND MODELLING ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS: Facilitators Include: Miroslav Stojkovic, NCCUK; Robin North, Transport Systems Catapult; James Mullineux, Ricardo; Mike Blundell, Coventry University; Steve Gillingham, Department for Transport and Tyler London, TWI Attendees will have the opportunity to join a number of thought-provoking roundtable discussions led by the presenters. Pre-registration will be available for the discussions, spaces for which will be limited and served on a first come, first served basis. Topics include: Simulation Of Composites And Joins Simulating Vehicle Interactions For Autonomous Drives Real Time Simulation And Data Analytics Simulating Manufacturing Stresses Modelling Impacts And Fracture Mechanics For The Transportation of Dangerous Goods
17:00	ROUNDTABLE FEEDBACK
17:20	CHAIR’S CLOSING REMARKS
17:30	END OF DAY ONE

08:30 - Day 2 - Aerospace Simulation and Modelling

08:30	REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
09:00	CHAIR’S OPENING REMARKS Simon Quinn, Director of the Research Institute for Industry, University of Southampton
09:10	PANEL DISCUSSION: REVIEWING THE SIMULATION TOOLS AND SYSTEMS IN USE AND THE FUTURE ROADMAP Omer Ozkirimli, Technical Lead – Machining Dynamics, AMRC John Winskill, Senior Manager – Advanced Programmes – Director Modelling and Simulation, Boeing Assessing what systems and toolsets are available and what is still needed Discussing where systems are today, where they have come from and where they need to be Reviewing the timelines for new systems to be available and usable
	OPTIMISATION AND INTEGRATION
09:40	EFFECTIVELY INTEGRATING MULTI-DISCIPLINARY SIMULATIONS ACROSS LEGACY AND COMMERCIAL PLATFORMS Akin Keskin, Chief Of Virtual Engine Design Systems, Rolls-Royce Understanding what trade-offs have to be made between disciplines and how this can be achieved Assessing the ability to link different simulation software that is not designed to communicate Discussing the best balance between automation and expert intervention
10:05	QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
10:10	NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK
10:40	PANEL DISCUSSION: OPTIMISATION: ASSESSING HOW SIMULATIONS CAN BE RUN MORE EFFICIENTLY AND QUICKLY WITHOUT AN IMPACT ON EFFECTIVENESS Henry Clarke, Development Engineering Manager – Simulation And Modelling Group, Cobham Akin Keskin, Chief Of Virtual Engine Design Systems, Rolls-Royce Effectively optimising the simulation methods and models rather than upgrading technology and hardware Ensuring technology and hardware is in sync for an optimised solution Assessing what is being captured, what features are relevant and what is important
11:10	UTILISING SIMULATION TO OPTIMISE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING Henry Clarke, Development Engineering Manager – Simulation And Modelling Group, Cobham Understanding the potential for simulation to reduce costs Determining the break-even point for using simulation as opposed to traditional methods Assessing the benefits of simulation versus traditional methods
	VALIDATION AND TESTING
11:35	VALIDATION: DETERMINING THE RIGHT LEVEL OF FIDELITY AND ACCURACY AT THE RIGHT STAGE OF SIMULATION Sanjiv Sharma, Expert for Modelling and Simulation Methods and Tools, Airbus Assessing if large simulations are always needed to be run at all times or if they can be minimised for quicker processing at different stages Determining what features to include, their importance and if they are required Understanding how to deal with assumptions being made in simulation
12:00	ADDRESSING THE RISE OF COMPLEXITY WITH SIMULATION FROM THE COMPONENT TO THE SYSTEM Renzo Piazzesi, Technical Engineer, ANSYS Improving energy efficiency, reducing environmental impact and maintaining safety are spurring innovation in aerospace Meeting innovation drivers is resulting in increasingly complex, often software driven systems Highlighting how the transportation sector is leading the way in terms of product quality and revenue objectives by integrating simulation from the component to the system
12:25	QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
12:40	NETWORKING LUNCH
13:40	REVIEWING HOW REPRESENTATIVE SIMULATIONS CAN BE OF REAL WORLD SCENARIOS John Winskill, Senior Manager – Advanced Programmes – Director Modelling and Simulation, Boeing Assessing how representative validation tests for simulations are of real world scenarios and variables Understanding how to validate the article, the method, the loads and other variables before validating the simulation itself Analysing the impact variations in size, speed and other variables have on validation and the overall result
14:05	QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
	DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYTICS
14:10	PANEL DISCUSSION: DATA ANALYTICS: DATA AND ANALYTICS IN SIMULATION AND MODELLING Omer Ozkirimli, Technical Lead – Machining Dynamics, AMRC Sanjiv Sharma, Expert for Modelling and Simulation Methods and Tools, Airbus Determining if all data being created is required and fit for purpose Reviewing system ability to share, read, understand and utilise data effectively and efficiently now and in the future Effectively storing, processing, visualising and extracting the right data at the right time
14:40	NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK
15:10	MODEL BASED SYSTEM ENGINEERING: THE PROCESS AND POSSIBILITY FOR CREATING INDEPENDENT MODELS FOR FUTURE PROOF SIMULATION Roy Kalawsky, Director of Advanced VR Research Centre – The Centre for Virtual Engineering, Loughborough University Determining the need to future proof software and ensure forward compatibility Understanding the process of creating independent models through Model Based System Engineering Assessing the benefits of model based system engineering for engineers
	SIMULATION OF ADDITIVES
15:35	BEST PRACTICES FOR SIMULATING ADDITIVE LAYERS AND COMPOSITES Miroslav Stojkovic, Engineering Capability Manager, National Composite Centre UK Assessing material properties and the information available for additive layers and composites Understanding how the properties are altered during processing and formation and the impact this has on simulation Best solutions for validating and verifying the simulations
16:00	QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
	ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
16:10	ADVANCED SIMULATION AND MODELLING ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS: Facilitators Include: Omer Ozkirimli, AMRC; Roy Kalawsky, Loughborough University; Henry Clarke, Cobham Attendees will have the opportunity to join a number of thought-provoking roundtable discussions led by the presenters. Pre-registration will be available for the discussions, spaces for which will be limited and served on a first come, first served basis. Topics include: Simulating New Components With Limited Test Data Data Management: Getting The Right Data At The Right Time Current Toolsets And Systems – What Has And Hasn’t Worked
17:00	ROUNDTABLE FEEDBACK
17:20	CHAIR’S CLOSING REMARKS
17:30	END OF CONFERENCE

Andy Richardson: Head of Simulation, Vehicle Engineering, Jaguar Land Rover

Andy Richardson is “Head of Simulation” and has responsibility for Jaguar Land Rover’s simulation strategy building leading edge capability across engineering.

Andy started in 1985 joining Jaguar’s Body Development department. In 1995 he was made senior manager of Vehicle Packaging and Analysis, moving to Ford’s headquarters, Detroit in 1999 to lead Jaguars engineering team.

In December 2000 he became senior manager of Jaguar Advanced Engineering responsible for new vehicle concepts then Vehicle Engineering manager for the next generation vehicle architecture concept.

Andy holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, an MSc in Numerical Methods (Aston), and an MBA from Warwick University Business School.

Dr Akin Keskin: Chief of Virtual Engine Design System, Rolls-Royce

Dr Akin Keskin is a Rolls-Royce Engineering Associate Fellow in Design Systems and Methodologies. Akin has an Aerospace Engineering degree with a focus on Turbomachinery Design from the Berlin University of Technology in Germany and PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Process Automation and Design Optimisation from the Cottbus University in Germany.

He started his professional career 15 years ago at Rolls-Royce Deutschland and is now based in Derby working for Rolls-Royce plc. Throughout his entire career he has been developing improved simulation methods and integrated design systems to help the Engineering community with better and faster tools.

John Winskill: Senior Manager – Advanced Programmes – Director Modelling and Simulation, Boeing

Following 13 years as an infantry officer in the British Army, John joined Boeing Defence Ltd in Jan 2007 as an Operations Analyst. In 2009 John was appointed Director of Modelling and Simulation for Boeing Defence (UK) Ltd for both UK and Europe. In the last 5 years, John has executed multiple simulation and modelling tasks in support of the British government, the Ministry Of Defence and wider NATO; in diverse areas from land systems integration through to cyber operations in Joint Action, Counter Piracy studies on behalf of NATO and Counter Terrorism studies on behalf of UK government.

Henry Clarke: Development Engineering Manager – Simulation And Modelling Group, Cobham

Henry Clarke is currently responsible for performance of components and systems at Cobham Mission Systems. A significant focus of his is to increase the Simulation & Modelling Capability to facilitate detailed component and system analysis to cost effectively improve the ability to deliver systems predictably and right first time. Prior to running the Simulation & Modelling Group he held positions as Lead Engineer for an Air to Air Refuelling integrated project team and prior to that lead engineer for the hose movement subsystem delivering components into the top level system.

Prior to Cobham, Henry held similar positions at Eaton Aerospace and Smiths Aerospace building his experience of engineering always combining the use of test and analysis to deliver products right first time.

Before beginning his career in the corporate engineering giants, Henry became a professional sailor, narrowly missing a place in the Athens 2004 Olympics and worked for his parents company building canalboats; both of these roles involved a lot of engineering and yet again analysis combined with test and engineering judgment to deliver competitive results.

Yogesh Kumar: Senior Powertrain CAE Engineer, Changan UK R&D Centre

Yogesh Kumar is a Senior Powertrain CAE Engineer with Changan UK R&D Ltd, where he specialises in the Engine Performance simulation, Engine Cooling system simulation, Gas flow manifolds and Cylinder head ports 3D CFD simulation and optimization.

Before joining Changan, Yogesh had been associated with major engine and automotive OEMs like Cummins Research & technology India (Design and Analysis company of Cummins Inc. USA), TATA Motors Ltd. (at Engineering research centre), and Bajaj Auto Ltd. (Engine R&D).

He has 10 years of experience in engine design and analysis of critical engine systems using analysis and design tools such as, CAD software, 1D simulation software for engine performance, 3D CFD software and FEA software packages. Yogesh holds an M.Tech. Degree in Automotive Technology from College of Engineering Pune, India in association with Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI).

Jesper Christensen: Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Mobility and Transport, Coventry University

Jesper Christensen is a Senior Research Fellow in the Mobility and Transport research centre at Coventry University. Since joining the university Jesper’s work has primarily focused on the development and implementation of optimisation algorithms for light weighting applications through a number of funded European and UK funded research projects. His research work on this topic has led to several publications and invited presentations. He is the co-author of a text-book entitled “Nonlinear Optimization of Vehicle Safety Structures” and was awarded his PhD on the topic of “Topology Optimisation of Structures Exposed to Large (nonlinear) Deformations” in September 2015.

Miroslav Stojkovic: Engineering Capability Manager, National Composites Centre

Miroslav Stojkovic is the Engineering Capability Manager for the Design and Simulation capability at the National Composites Centre and directly responsible for Conceptual Design, Structural Analysis and Manufacturing Process Simulation teams.

He has worked at the NCC for the last 4 years and is defining the strategic direction in the development of composites design, analysis and process simulation across multiple sectors including automotive, aerospace, oil and gas. Through the current work he hs been exposed to railway, and renewables sectors.

He has extensive experience in research, analysis, testing and manufacturing process simulation composite and metallic structures and materials. He has comprehensive experience in development, simulation and validation of non-linear numerical models using a range of FE codes and user subroutines in commercial codes.

Miroslav has worked on products and managed multi-functional teams from within a variety of sectors. His work includes theoretical and experimental investigations into the response of high performance polymer composite and metallic structures when subjected to a wide variety of loading conditions encompassing multi-axial, impact, creep, high strain rate and thermal events.

Roy Kalawsky: Director of Advanced VR Research Centre – The Centre for Virtual Engineering, Loughborough University

Professor Roy S. Kalawsky PhD, MSc, BSc, CEng, FIET, FRSA has over 30 years experience researching and developing advanced modelling, simulation and visualization techniques across a number of engineering disciplines. He spent over 17 years working for BAE Systems and was head of military cockpit research and development where he developed the UK’s first virtual cockpit. In 1995 he joined Loughborough University and established the Advanced VR Research Centre which researches and applies new modelling, simulation and interactive visualization techniques to solve complex engineering problems. He works closely with large and small organization ensuring his research is industrially relevant and delivers impact.

Omer Ozkirimli: Technical Lead – Machining Dynamics, AMRC

Omer Ozkirimli is the Technical Lead for the machining dynamics research in the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), University of Sheffield. He joined the AMRC in 2013 and leads the machine tool spindle dynamics research. He delivers industrially-focused projects on the development of methods to predict, diagnose and control machining vibrations. His research areas include machine tool dynamics modelling, stability of machining operations, virtual process simulation and optimisation. Omer holds a BSc and MSc degrees in Mechatronics and Industrial engineering.

James Mullineux: Analysis Manager, Engine Performance Development Department, Ricardo

James Mullineux started at Ricardo in 1999 after graduating from Cambridge and is now Analysis Manger within the Engine Performance Development Department. He is responsible for providing analysis support to deliver performance and emissions solutions across a full spectrum of applications and industries, from automotive to power generation. This analysis covers detailed 3D modelling, for example of combustion systems through to faster system level models run over vehicle drive cycles. The latter being an area of particular current interest.

Sanjiv Sharma : Expert for Modelling and Simulation Methods and Tools, Airbus

Sanjiv Sharma is a member of the Airbus Community of Experts; his expertise is in Modelling and Simulation methods and tools. Sanjiv has over 30-years of experience in the application and research of modelling and simulation in industry; the past 20 years being at Airbus. Sanjiv leads the research and development of mathematical methods to address Airbus’s modelling and simulation strategy. His current research interests include Nonlinear Analyses and Uncertainty Quantification & Management.

Sanjiv hold a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College; MSc in Control & Signal Processing from Portsmouth University and a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of the West of England.

Niklas Melin: Technical Manager of Structural Mechanics Simulation , Scania R&D

Niklas Melin is Technical manager of Structural mechanics simulation at Scania R&D, Södertälje, Sweden. His mission is to develop the domain structural mechanics with respect to simulation technology, workflow, capability and capacity. He joined Scania in 2011 at the department of Transmission development.

There he was leading a research project in cooperation with academia with the goal to develop improved methods for fatigue life prediction of components produced by case and induction hardening which was funded from VINNOVA. From the Royal Institute of Technology he holds a Master in Mechanical engineering and Ph.D. in Solid Mechanics where he developed methods for testing of shear properties of composites

Riccardo Parenti: Head of Concept Development, Lamborghini

Riccardo Parenti started his career as Mechanical Engineer, after receiving a Bachelor degree in University of Bologna, in 1998. After a few months in Rimini as application Engineer in Bimota S.p.a., he moved to Turin, as application engineer for alternative fuels in Centro Ricerche Fiat.

Two years later he entered Automobili Lamborghini S.p.a, as Engine Management System developer. He made his career in the Powertrain Development Team, as responsible for the Engine Management System first, then responsible for the Engine development, and then responsible for alternative propulsion systems.

After three years in Audi AG in the Whole Vehicle engineering team, he returned to Lamborghini as Head of Concept development team.

Chris Royle: Principal Engineer – Body & Vehicle Crashworthiness CAE and Dimensional Control, Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd

Chris graduated from Nottingham University in 1996 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Gaining a PhD from Nottingham through his work in designing a micro-machined oscillatory rate gyroscope for the automotive industry, Chris’ passion to push the capability of finite element analysis within industry then led him to work as an automotive stress engineer at Arup in 2000. Moving to the Body CAE team at Aston Martin in 2004, Chris has been involved in almost all current Aston Martin products including the highly acclaimed DB11. Since 2011 Chris has been Principal Engineer of the Aston Martin Body CAE team where he has grown and developed the capability of the team, providing the most thorough and robust analysis group Aston has ever had.

Professor Simon Quinn: Research Institute for Industry (RIfI), University of Southampton

Professor Simon Quinn has 20 years’ experience in structural integrity, since graduating from the University of Liverpool (BEng, PhD). Simon worked for Amec Foster Wheeler as a structural analyst (1998-2003), until he joined the University of Southampton. There he currently leads a consultancy team (Research Institute for Industry (RIfI)) that specialise in solving problems involving materials and structures. The majority of work is funded directly from industry, although Simon has also attracted funding from UK Government and EU sources. Simon’s technical focus is on the industrial application of full-field imaging techniques for experimental stress analysis and non-destructive testing.

Tim Morris: Chief Executive, NAFEMS

Tim Morris joined NAFEMS in 2003. He has driven the organization forward to achieve; improved international participation and increased coverage of the range of engineering simulation technologies that are embraced; and the supply of high quality guidance on the use of simulation for engineering practitioners.

Prior to joining NAFEMS Tim worked for 16 years in industry, and held a number of roles before becoming Associate Director at a leading consulting companies. During this time, he developed expertise in a variety of simulation technologies including dynamics and advanced non-linear analysis.

Tim is a Chartered Engineer and a graduate of Oxford University.

Steve Gillingham CEng MIMechE: Principal Engineer, Dangerous Goods Division, Department for Transport

Steve is a graduate of Brunel University and a six year apprenticeship at Westland Helicopters, where he became a finite element analyst in the mechanical research department.

In 1988 Steve joined the Vehicle Standards and Engineering Division at the Department for Transport, where he had responsibilities for vehicle noise, alternative fuels, motorcycle helmets, vehicle security, type approval and commercial vehicles, representing the UK in EU and UN negotiations on vehicle regulation.

Recently, Steve joined the Dangerous Goods Division to resolve some safety issues on a number of non-compliant petroleum road fuel tankers. He currently heads the Evidence and Assurance Team.

Tyler London CEng CMath CSci MWeldI MIMA: Regional Team Manager, Numerical Modelling & Optimisation Section, TWI Ltd

Tyler joined TWI in 2010 after obtaining a Master’s degree in mathematical modelling form the University of Oxford. At TWI, he uses finite element analysis and numerical modelling to support the R&D and consultancy needs of a range of industry sectors. His areas of focus are fracture mechanics and fitness-for-services assessments, welding and joining process simulations, and modelling to support additive manufacturing technology.

Renzo Piazzesi: Technical Engineer, ANSYS

Dr. Renzo Piazzesi is an Engineering Professional with over 12 years of experience in Engineering-Based Simulation Software Industry (CAE). Educated in Italy, Dr. Piazzesi has been living and working in UK since 2008.

From the days of his doctorate studies in Naples and his research activities at Brighton University, his technical expertise evolved from fields of thermodynamic, fluid dynamics and combustion into multidisciplinary domain of co-simulation.

Due to the very nature of his profession he has worked with companies and individuals in wide spectrum of industries including: Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Energy/Nuclear, Consumer, Oil & Gas, High-Tech and Healthcare.

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