NAFEMS European Conference: Simulation-Based Optimisation

Optimisation has become a key ingredient in many engineering disciplines and has experienced rapid growth in recent years due to innovations in optimisation algorithms and techniques, coupled with developments in computer hardware and software capabilities. The growing popularity of optimisation in engineering applications is driven by ever-increasing competition pressure, where optimised products and processes can offer improved performance and cost-effectiveness which would not be possible using traditional design approaches. However, there are still many hurdles to be overcome before optimisation is used routinely for engineering applications.

The NAFEMS European Conference on Simulation-Based Optimisation will bring together practitioners and academics from all relevant disciplines to share their knowledge and experience, and discuss problems and challenges, in order to facilitate further improvements in optimisation techniques.

The conference will focus on knowledge sharing, with keynote presentations from academia and end users, breakout sessions, and a session on optimisation best practices, tips & tricks. There will also be a vendor panel discussion session, featuring a range of top software and hardware experts.

Keynote Speakers

Professor Juergen Branke

Professor of Operational Research & Systems, University of Warwick

Bayesian Optimisation for multi-concept and multi-task problems

Dr. Pranay Seshadri

Group Leader, Data-Centric Engineeering, The Alan Turing Institute and Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Cambridge

Less Truly is More: Dimension Reduction in Computational Simulations

Dr Nuno Lourenco

Senior Manager Body Engineering, Jaguar Land Rover

Beyond FEA and into Forecasting

Professor Vassili Toropov

Queen Mary University of London

The Role of Metamodelling in Industrial Design Optimisation

Preliminary Agenda

Tuesday, 15th October 2019

8:30	Registration & Coffee
9:30	Welcome & Introduction Nadir Ince, GE Power Ltd & NAFEMS
9.40	Keynote Presentation - The Role of Metamodelling in Industrial Design Optimisation Vassili Toropov, Queen Mary University of London
	TRACK A	TRACK B
10.10	Meta Models in Industrial Applications 3D Deep-learning Based Surrogate Modelling and Optimisation Pierre Baqué, Neural Concept Industrial Application of Surrogate Model Assisted Optimisation for Steam Turbine Rotor Cavity Design Mark Willetts, GE Power Ltd	Topology Optimisation Topology Optimisation Including Parametrization of Joint Positions and Characteristics: Application to a Rear Wheel Suspension Assembly Anton Jurinic, Simulia Scandinavia Automated and Accurate Geometry Extraction and Shape Optimisation of 3D Topology Optimisation Results Marco Swierstra, Femto Engineering - Siemens Solution Partner
11.00	Refreshment break
11.30	CFD Based Optimisation Aerodynamic Optimisation of an eVTOL Wing Shahrokh Shahpar, Rolls-Royce Group PLC Robust Geometry Variation for the CFD-Driven Optimisation of Complex Geometries Mattia Brenner, Friendship Systems AG	Topology Optimisation Topology and Parametric Structural Optimisation on a Vehicle’s Sill Subjected to Multiple Crash Load-cases Alexis Kaloudis, BETA CAE Deutschland GmbH Topology Optimisation on Orthotropic Materials with Material Orientation Panagiotis Pantazidis, BETA CAE Systems SA Innovative Approach to Achieve Topology Optimised Designs More Efficiently Patrick Mehmert, Simufact Engineering GmbH
12.45	Lunch break
13:30	Engineering Simulation Techniques: Outstanding Project Award 2018/2019 Finalist Presentation Awarded by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and NAFEMS
13.40	Keynote Presentation - Bayesian Optimisation for multi-concept and multi-task problems Juergen Branke, Professor of Operational Research & Systems, University of Warwick
14.25	Bayesian & Multi Objective Engineering Optimisation with Bayesian Optimisation and CFD Steven Daniels, University of Exeter Design and Optimisation of the Air-curtain generator for Remote Display Case with Glass Door Atul Singhal, Dover India	Composites Optimisation Based Model Updating of FE Models Moiz Hyderabadwala, ASML Netherlands B.V. Meeting the Composite Design Challenges of the America’s Cup through Structural Optimisation Methods Martin Gambling, GRM Consulting Ltd
15.15	Refreshment break
15.45	Multi-Disciplinary Optimisation (MDO) Creating Desired Decoupled Component Properties by a Structural Optimisation Approach based on CAD Geometries Aris Konstantinidis, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg Adapting to Climate with Waste Water Pump Energy Optimisation John Barnes, EnginSoft UK Ltd	Composites Bicycle Fork Geometry and Composite Layup Optimisation Using Evolutionary Algorithms in a Distributed Computing Environment Thomas Hirche, ANSYS Switzerland GmbH Simultaneous Structural and Material Optimisation Margit Christa Lang, Montanuniversität Leoben
16.35	Vendor Discussion Session
17:30	Conference Cocktail Reception
20:00	End of Day 1

Wednesday, 16th October 2019

9.00	Keynote Presentation - Less Truly is More: Dimension Reduction in Computational Simulations Pranay Seshadri, Group Leader, Data-Centric Engineeering, The Alan Turing Institute and Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Cambridge
9.45	CFD Based Optimisation Towards CFD Democratization in Pre-development by Systematically Exploring the Design Space Theodoros Papadopoulos, Siemens AG Design Optimisation for Uniform Flow Distribution in a Discharge Manifold of Ware-Washing System Atul Singhal, Dover India	Structural Optimisation Commercial Vehicle's Powertrain Modal Alignment by Optimisation Methodology Ilhan Emet, BMC Automotive Company Automated and Smart Design Exploration Process: Application to a Vehicle Suspension System Gabriel Amine-Eddine, Siemens Digital Industries Software
10.35	Refreshment break
11.00	Process Optimisation Optimisation Strategies for Laser-Weld Patterns to Exploit Local Hardening Effects Sebastian Werner, TU Berlin Weight Reduction by Optimisation in the Railway Industry Szabolcs Jόnás, Knorr-Bremse Vasúti Jármü Rendszerek Hungária Kft.	Structural Optimisation Improve Suspension Design with the use of Design Exploration and an Advanced Steering System Per Blomberg, CAE Value Optimisation in Analysis of Cable Structures Qizhi Xiao, LUSAS Ltd
12.00	Lunch break
13:00	Keynote Presentation - Beyond FEA and into Forecasting Nuno Lourenco, Jaguar Land Rover
13.30	Generative Design Transmission Loss Optimisation of a Helmholtz Resonator by Design Exploration Nils Wagner, INTES GmbH Generative Structural Design and Optimisation of Modern Electric Aircraft Bertram Stier, HyperSizer	AI & UQ Applications of Deep Learning in Simulation and Optimisation Richard Ahlfeld, Monolith AI AI-accelerated Stochastic Topology Optimisation for Robust and Safer Lightweight Design Across Automotive, Aerospace and Tooling. Andre Wilmes, Rafinex
14.20	Refreshment break
14.40	Generative Design Using Multi-Disciplinary Optimisation to Power Simulation Led Design: Engine Cylinder Head Case Study Keith Thompson, Caterpillar Inc Optimisation for Additive Manufacturing – Many Different Ways for One Goal Lucas Epperlein, EDAG Engineering GmbH	AI & UQ New Approach for the Optimisation of a Ducted Propeller Under Uncertainty Mariapia Marchi, Esteco SPA Scenario-based Uncertainty Quantification of Automated Driver Assistance Systems Lars Gräning, Dynardo GmbH
15:30	Closing remarks and discussion session
16:00	End of Conference