2026 NAFEMS Americas Conference

Accepted Abstracts

With over 100 technical presentations, the 2026 Americas Conference will give attendees unprecedented insight into the state of the art and start of practice in engineering modeling and simulation.

Ahead of the full confirmed agenda, we've listed the accepted presentations below, grouped by topic.

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> AI and Machine Learning

Multi Agent Systems For Finite Element Analysis
Rui Aguir | Cosmon Inc

SHIFT-Battery : A PhysicsAI Model for Optimizing Battery Pack Cold Plates
Saakaar Bhatnagar | Luminary

Securely Connecting AI with Guardrails to your Simulation Workflows
Ross Billings | Istari Digital

Reducing RFQ Design Optimization Time in E-Machine Development Through Governed Surrogate Modeling Workflows
Filippo Boscolo Fiore | KeyWard

Real-Time Physics-Informed Structural Integrity Assessment For Pressure Components Under Flexible Operation
Benedikt Engel | MatAlytics

Physics, AI and the Simulation Frontier: A Technical Assessment of Where the Boundaries Are Actually Moving
Andy Fine | Fine Physics

Machine Learning–Enabled Prediction of Stress Response and Fatigue Life for a Parameterized Aerospace Lug
Jialun Han | Dassault Systemes

Agent-Driven Workflows in Engineering Simulation: Augmenting the Analyst in the Age of Autonomous Systems
Evan Kay | Navier AI

AI-Driven Multi-Material Lattice Design and Optimization for Automotive Bumper Energy Absorbers
Pum Kim | Oak Ridge National Laboratory

A Comparitive Study between Parametric and Historical approach for Conceptual Roof Crush Surrogate Models
Johann Koshy | CST of America

Simulation as Infrastructure for the AI Era: Enabling Autonomous Engineering Workflows
Neel Kumar | Intact Solutions

On Strategy For Innovation Of Numerical Simulation With AI
Peter Langsten | Predict Change

Taming the Data Deluge: Storage Strategies for AI-Powered CAE Simulations
Rod Mach | Total CAE

From Raw Data to Intelligent Decisions: Powering Next-Generation Engineering Simulation with Automated AI-Ready Pipelines
Prasad Mandava | VCollab technologies

From Raw Data to Intelligent Decisions: Building AI-Ready Simulation Workflows
Prasad Mandava | VCollab Technologies

Statistical Validation of Geometry and Input-Space Coverage for AI Surrogates in 3D Physics Simulation
Felipe Mercado | Synopsys

Surrogate ML Approach For Designing Door Side Impact Beams
Rajasekaran Mohan | DEP

AI-Driven Modeling of Coolant Channel Flow and Thermal Behavior for Battery Module Design
Devadatta Mukutmoni | Dassault Systemes

A Finite Element-Inspired Approach to Physics-Informed AI for Industrial Engineering Applications
Derek Peeling | MayaHTT

Accelerating Structural Assessment via Physics-Constrained ML: Singularity-to-Fillet Stress Mapping
Yan Pozhanka | New Mexico Insitute of Mining and Technology

SHIFT-Crash: A Physics AI Model for Full-Vehicle Crashworthiness Prediction
Riddhiman Raut | Luminary

Zero Time Lost: Practical Agentic AI for Engineering Teams
Ram Seetharam | Synera Technologies

Soon Every Second Engineer Will be an AI Agent: Where Can You Harness Their Real Added Value?
Ram Seetharam | Synera Technologies

From Silos to Scale: An Industrial Workflow for Integrating and Deploying Physics-based Surrogate Models on a Universal Engineering Data Platform
Asparuh Stoyanov | Keyward

Comparing Human, AI, and Hybrid Human-in-the-Loop Workflows for Vibration-Based Fault Diagnosis in Rotating Machinery
Asparuh Stoyanov | Keyward

A Generic Virtual Twin Workflow For Semiconductor Packaging: Real-Time AI/ML Prediction Grounded By High-Fidelity CAE
Fei Tao | Dassault Systemes

Scaling Agentic AI in Manufacturing: A Practical Implementation Guide
Aniket Vashisht | Amazon Web Services

AI Model Driven Optimization
Dheeraj Vemula | Luminary Cloud

From Tools to Agents: How Agentic Engineering Workflows Are Reshaping Simulation-Driven Product Development
John Webster | SimScale GmbH

> Biomedical

RVE and FEA Analysis of Tibial Implants
Arindam Chakraborty | VIAS3D

> CFD

Full-Fidelity Aeroacoustic Simulation at Industrial Scale: A GPU-Native LES Architecture and Its Implications for Automotive, Turbomachinery and Propulsion Applications
Andy Fine | Fine Physics

CFD Modeling for Ultrasonic Cleaning
Nathan Mann | Honeywell FM&T

Accelerating BMW CFD Thermal Management Simulation
Ian Pegler | NVIDIA

Using Computational Fluid Dynamics to Assess and Optimize Laboratory Ventilation
Cassidy Strode | Chemistry & Industrial Hygiene Inc

CFD plus FEA Applications in E-Vehicle Battery Chassis and BIW development and Innovative Manufacturing Tooling Process
Wen Zhang | Cosma

> Durability and Damage tolerance

Streamlined and Semi‑Automated FEA Workflow for Pipeline Integrity Assessment
Pier-Olivier Duval | Creaform

Efficient Approach to Fatigue Analysis for Nonlinear Loads in Combination With Long Time Histories for a Hook Coupling
Rajivgandhi Kaveri | Magna Powertrain Driveline

FEM Based Tire Wear Estimation Technique for Commercial Vehicles Using PHM Approach
Gyuhee Kim | Hyundai Motors

Ductile Metallic Material Stress-Strain Curve Modeling and Practical Results Interpretation for Aerospace Nonlinear Elastic-Plastic FEA
Travis Stephens | Benny Aero

> Electromagnetics

Electromagnetic Co-existence at Full-Vehicle Fidelity: A Compressed Full-Wave Method of Moments Approach for Multi-System Antenna Analysis
Andy Fine | Fine Physics

Considering New Green Function Methods as an Adjunct/Alternative to FDTD in Silicon Nanophotonics Simulation
Luke Voss | Mathematical Systems & Solutions

> Manufacturing Process

Improving Integrated Circuit Advanced Packaging Manufacturability with Thermomechanical Simulation
Tyler Ferris | Ansys

Stress Based FLD Approach for Accurate Failure Prediction in Multi-Step Sheet Metal Forming and Hydroforming: Validated Through FEA Simulation and Experimentation
Nilesh Gajjar | Caterpillar

Advances In Super Plastic Forming Simulations
Landon Henson | The Boeing Company

Simulation-Driven and AI-Enabled Layer Time Optimization for Large-Format Additive Manufacturing
Pum Kim | Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Creation of a Digital Twin for an Electrically Melted Stonewool Furnace
Alex loshe | Owens Corning

A Remeshing Algorithm for Use in Polymer Embossing
Nathan Mann | Honeywell FM&T

> Multiscale and Multiphysics

Leveraging Mesh-Particle Multiphysics Simulation Technology to Enable LLM-based Engineering Workflows
Johannes Becker | DIVE Engineering Software

An Advanced Finite Element Analysis Methodology For Well Integrity Assessment Under Geomechanically-Induced Loads From The Reservoir Compaction Effect
Arindam Chakraborty | VIAS3D

Thermal-Fluid and Structural Analysis of the Mini-Channel Beam Dump (MCBD)
Raul Quispe-Abad | Facility for rare Isotope Beams

Accurate Simulation of a Hose with a Complex Reinforcing Outer Layer
Brant Ross | EnginesoftUSA

> Optimization

Topology Optimization, Generative Design, and Additive Manufacturing in the Energy Sector: Lessons from Two Industrial Deployments
Andy Fine | Fine Physics

Balancing Engineering Criteria and Human Expertise in Musical Horn Optimization
Yan Pozhanka | New Mexico Insitute of Mining and Technology

Calibration of Ground Vehicle Simulation Models
Peter Wang | Dassault Systemes

Leveraging Adjoint Methods for Fluids and Thermal Design Improvements: A Workflow Comparison
Christian Windisch | Siemens

A Physics-Informed, Data-Driven Framework for Resistance Spot Welding Performance Prediction and Optimization in Multi-Sheet BEV Joints
Zhendan Xue | ESTECO North America

> Simulation Engineering Supported Topics

Simulation For Compliance/Certification in Industrial Applications
Terrence Alger | UL Solutions

Toward a Consistent, Physics Grounded Development of Full Nonlinear Stress–Strain Curves for Aerospace Metals
G Robert Bennett | Gulfstream

Industry Examples of More Simulations in Less Time with Abstract Model powered SimAgents
Davis Evans | Novus Nexus

Finite Element Based Structural Assessment Of A Marine Terminal Fuel Storage Tank Under Fire And Blast Loading
Kevin Hayes | Genesis

Tekprenticeship: Infusing Engineering Education with Job-Ready Skills Informed by Contemporary Industry Applications
Anthony Petrella | FEA Professional Graduate program

Building a Data-to-Decision Backbone for Multidisciplinary CAE
Taylore Ratsep | Rescale

AI-Augmented Simulation Framework for Structural Evaluation of Thermoplastic Conversion in Aerospace Nacelle Fan Cowl
Shashighar Shivarudrappa | Collins Aerospace

Accelerating Aerodynamic Simulation Workflows Through AI-Driven Predictive Modeling and Real-Time Hyper-Realistic Visualization
Palash Waghmare | Synopsys

Integrating Meshing-Free Isogeometric Analysis Into Existing Finite Element Solvers
Christopher Whetten | Coreform

Thermal Runaway Simulations for Optimal Vent Selection in EV Batteries
Rohit Yadav | Donaldson Company

> Physical text and Numerical Simulation

Polymer Testing and Constitutive Modeling Applied to FE Simulation of Blow Molding Processes
Sean Teller | Veryst

> Simulation Driven Design

Integrated Modeling and Simulation Approach for Bipolar Plate Flow Channel Design, Optimization and Design for Manufacturing
Qiyong Chen | Dassault Systemes

Accelerating Product Development Through Simulation
Alistair Gill | Element Materials

Implicit, Generated, Printed: Why Modern Geometry Demands a New Analysis Paradigm
Neel Kumar | Intact Solutions

Quantifying Structure‑Borne Noise Risk Using a NVH Scorecard for Tractor Cab Suspension
Sachidanand Sasidharan | John Deere

Comparative Studies of Traditional Structural Design Optimization vs AI
Jami Shah | The Ohio State university

Simulation-Informed, Data-Driven Surrogate Model for Ball Impact Assessment of a Cell Phone Assembly
Pouya Shojaei | Synopsys

Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Process Modeling Using Finite Element Analysis
Romil Tanov | Dassault Systemes

From concept to road: caloi’S DIGITAL JOURNEY WITH SIMULATION
Leandro Timotio | Caloi

What is Upfront Simulation?
Nathan Wieland | Caterpillar

> Simulation in Food and Drink

Heated Lance Design for a THC Oil Spray
Kathleen Brown | Spraying Systems Co

Mooving Forward: Inspiring Cow Comfort with Cutting-Edge CFD Technology
Ken Mansfield | Seneca Dairy Systems

Pacing with the exponential progress of AI in the food CPG industry
Garrett Swindlehurst | General Mills

> Simulation Process and Data Management

Quantifying Simulation ROI Through Usage Data: Lessons from Formula One–Style Constraints
David Boyle | Open IT

Modal Transient Analysis Method based Durability CAE
Bhagat Kewlani | Lucid Motors Inc

Enhancing Workflow Quality and Efficiency for Dynamic Matching Parameter Optimization Tool
John Mersch | Sandia National Labratories

Enabling Digital Thread for Simulation: A PLM-Driven Framework to CAE Data Governance and Lifecycle Integration
Prasun Saha | Harsco Rail

Simulation as a Strategic Asset: Evolving SDM from Within the Enterprise
Dina Sotnik | PTC AB

Reusing FE Models Across the Asset Lifecycle: From Design to Asset Maintenance
Wouter Van den Bos | SDC Verifier

> Simulation Quality Assurance

Effect of Shell-to-Solid Element Connection Method on In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Bending Stiffness
Brett Soltz | The Aerospace Corporation

When "Simple" Isn't: Lessons from an Accidental Benchmark of a Cantilever Beam
Gregory Westwater | Fisher Controls international

A Unit of Assurance for Continuous Credibility in MBSE and Digital-Twin Simulation Workflows
Vishnu Viswanathan | George Washington University

You Have Permission to Do Minimal VVUQ (If You’re Doing None Today)
Gregory Westwater | Fisher Controls international

> Structural Dynamics

FEA Approach for Equivalent Static Modes
Tim Hunter | Wolfstar Technologies

Influence of Ambient Gas on Structural Response Identification in High-Velocity Impact Tests of Satellite Panels
Yan Pozhanka | New Mexico Insitute of Mining and Technology

Structural Interactions in Rotor Dynamics Analysis
Kate Walgren | Collins Aerospace

> Systems Modeling and Simulation

Nuclear Waste Processing Management Using Discrete Event Simulation
Steven Hutson | DBD International

Quantifying The Impact Of Eccentricity, Rotor Tilt, And Magnetization Variability On Electric Drive Unit NVH
Andrew Lawton | SMT

From Simulation to Strategy: Aligning Digital Engineering with Workforce & Decision Intelligence
Darrell Moon | Orriant

A Unified Multi‑Regime Inference Framework for Predictive Space‑to‑Ground Threat Simulation
William Reed | Astrion

Conference Schedule

Tuesday, May 26

4pm: Registration Opens

5pm-8pm: Welcome Reception
Welcome to the conference with Table Talk discussions, a dinner buffet, and a bar. Attendees must register separately for this.

Wednesday, May 27

7:30am: Exhibit Hall and Registration Open
Coffee and hot beverages available

8:30am: Plenary Session Begins

5pm: Reception and full dinner & bar in the Exhibit Hall

Thursday, May 28

7:30am: Exhibit Hall and Registration opens
Coffee and hot beverages available

8:30am: Plenary Session Begins

5pm: Boeing Prologue Room Tour. Attendees must register separately for this.

Friday, May 29

7:30am: Exhibit Hall and Registration Open
Coffee and hot beverages available

8:30am: Plenary Session Begins

11:30am: Conference Wrap-up Session

12:30pm: Conference Closes

Conference Mainpage

Keynotes and Panel Discussion

Training & Workshops

Accepted Abstracts

Author's Instructions

PSE Contest

Welcome Reception

Boeing Prologue Room Tour

Raffle & Closing Session

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