Speakers

Biography:

• Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, from IPSA, France, in 2013
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, from Laval University, Quebec, in 2016
• Research thesis about FEA of delamination on aerospace composite material for CRIAQ projects
• 10 years experience in FEA and CFD analyses

Adrien has a PhD in engineering from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) in co-supervision with the Université de Bretagne-Sud. He has been an employee of Cascades since 2020. He works on the optimization and development of new products using digital simulation tools. Adrien was introduced to research during an end-of-bachelor's internship in mechanical engineering at UQTR. Following this internship, he continued his studies at the master's level in engineering (mechanical engineering concentration) at UQTR where he contributed to the development of a composite material made of flax fibers, paper and a bio-based thermoplastic (PLA). His growing interest in digital simulation and programming motivated him to continue his doctoral studies with the project of designing an automated method for the digital characterization of composite materials. The skills he acquired during his master's and doctorate were put to good use during an end-of-doctorate internship where he joined the Cascades Innovation Center team in the summer of 2019.

Dr. Nour joined Ecole Polytechnique of Montreal as a Post-Doctoral fellow and research associate from 2004 to 2007.  He joined Hydro-Quebec in 2007, and now is a senior engineer at this company and a team leader of the structural analysis team. Dr. Nour was involved in the design and the assessment of several strategic facilities, including the Gentilly 2 Nuclear Power Plant, several dams, and Power Houses.  Dr. Nour has been a user of Abaqus since 2004.

Emre Yildiz is a highly experienced structural engineer with a specialized focus on developing and applying nonlinear finite element models to tackle complex engineering challenges. His work spans a diverse array of structures, including bridges, dams, and buildings, where his expertise in modeling and analysis has significantly contributed to enhancing the structural integrity and resilience of critical infrastructure. Throughout his career, Emre has been dedicated to solving complex engineering problems, a commitment he continues to pursue as the Principal Engineer at IDAE Inc.

Will has been with SIMULIA for nearly 25 years, in a variety of technical and sales roles. He has trained, supported, mentored and consulted with customers across many industries in Canada, the US and UK to help them address their simulation challenges and leverage the power of SIMULIA technology. Will holds Batchelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo.

Dr. Hicham Farid has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Quebec, Canada, where his research focused on Fracture Mechanics. His primary interests are Material Modeling and Calibration, Fracture Mechanics, and Fatigue. Before joining Dassault Systèmes, Hicham spent 12 years working as R&D Engineer/Scientist at leading organizations in the aerospace, nuclear, and renewable energy industries.

Dinesh Panneerselvam is an Industry Process Consultant Director at Dassault Systèmes with the SIMULIA brand. He has been with the company for over 15 years and his background is structures with a Ph. D in Engineering Mechanics. Dinesh and his team in the technical sales organization lead technical execution of customer engagements starting from lead generation to opportunity qualification to successful implementation of simulation solutions with a focus on Hi-Tech, Aerospace & Defense and Electric Vehicle industries.

Govind is a technical sales director at Dassault Systemes. He has been working with Dassault Systemes since 2011 focusing on Abaqus finite element analysis in modeling and simulation solutions. Before joining Dassault Systemes, Govind worked as a finite element analyst for over 10 years at various companies in northeast Ohio. He is one of the tire simulation experts at the company and has been a part of the tire society since 2012. In his current role, Govind helps Dassault Systemes value added resellers (VARs) in customer engagement providing his technical expertise in modeling and simulation domain. He has a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Akron.