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Accepted Abstracts

2026 NAFEMS UK Conference

Accepted Abstracts

Please find below a comprehensive list of the accepted abstracts for the NAFEMS UK Conference 2026, showcasing the innovative research and industry case studies in engineering simulation that will be presented at the event.

 

P​resenter Name

C​ompany

T​itle of the Presentation

Adriano Banuelos

Mott MacDonald Limited

Vehicle Impact on H4a Parapets Bridging Reality, Simulation and Codes

Alessio Basso

Reckitt Benckiser Health Care Uk Ltd.

Optimising the Scale-up of Liquids Mixing Processes with Computational Fluid Dynamics

Alexander McKee

Blow Moulding Technologies

Closing the Loop: Accelerating Packaging Design with Simulation & Smart Prototyping

Amir Kashmiri

School of Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester

Regime Mapping and Machine-Learned Prediction of Flow-Blurring Atomisation Using Experiments and CFD

Andrew Halfpenny

HBK UK Ltd.

Normality Testing for Power Spectral Density (PSD)-based Fatigue Analysis

Andrew Lennon

Cura Analytical

Room to Improve - Global Structural Analysis of Subsea Cables for Offshore Wind Farms

Andrew Main

MSC Software Ltd.

Simulation of Composites Manufacturing Processes

Andy Richardson

PHRONESIM LTD

Building Capable Efficient Simulation - Lessons From Industry

Ben Simms

STRIDE

Optimised Multi-Year Calibration for Improved Confidence in Wastewater Storm Overflow Modelling

Brian Jarvis

Eatec Limited

Structural assessment of Maderia Terrace through simulation and testing

Callum Scott-Russell

Huddersfield University

Engineering Simulation Empowering Non-expert Users to Free Up Expert Users

Chiara La Guardia

Esteco SPA

Real-Time FSI Analysis of Open-Wheel Front Wings via AI-Based Reduced Order Models

Christopher Brampton

ITI, a Wipro Company

Medial Axis Guided Morphing of CAD to Match Medical 3D Scans for Mesh Generation and Simulation

Christopher Halse

Romax Technology Ltd

Optimising Flow in an Air-cooled Battery Pack for Light Vehicles

Cyd Cowley

digiLab

Probabilistic Machine Learning to Enable Digital Twins for Fusion

Dave Braines

IBM

Harnessing Materials and Chemistry Foundation Models and Advanced AI to Accelerate Sustainable Supply Chains

David Boyle

Open iT

License Granularity To Grid Positions: Software Usage Reporting In Formula One

David Russell

MTC Operations Ltd

Comparative Assessment of AI-assisted Predictive Simulation Tools

Daxue Sun

Sellafield Ltd

Damping Control in Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis

Eric Veron

Dassault Systemes France

Multi-Physics Simulation Solution for Fusion Applications - The Neutronics-Thermal-Structural Analysis of a Breeding Blanket Module

Hamid Assadi

Brunel University London

Towards Performance-Driven Material Design Using Physics-Based Modelling and Optimisation

Hazal Hazal

University of Birmingham

The Influence of Vessel Aspect Ratio on Internal Dynamics and Mixing Efficiency in Resonant Acoustic Mixing

Heather Nute

MTC Operations Ltd

Using Simulation To Shape Testing: Lessons From An Induction Heating Case Study

Jana Stella

Neu Wave Technologies

What's Under the Hood? A Transparent, V&V Led Framework for AI Surrogates in Engineering Simulation

Jincheng Zhang

University of Warwick

Solving Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes Equations with Reynolds Stress Transport Formulations via Physics-Informed Neural Networks

Jinjiang Li

University of Manchester

The Aerodynamic Outsiders: Life at the Edge of Flight

John Webster

SimScale GmbH

From Tools to Agents: How Agentic Engineering Workflows are Reshaping Simulation-Driven Product Development

Jorge Carao

Mondelez

Surrogate Models for Parametric Studies of Mechanical Performance of Chocolate Products

Juntao Hu

University of Strathclyde

A Robust Interval Prediction Framework for Tunnel Displacement Induced by Urban Excavation

Kedarnath Rane

NMIS

Model-driven digital twins for intelligent reconditioning: A simulation-based database framework for additive manufacturing processes

Kevin Hanley

Edinburgh University

CCC-ParaSolS: A UK Collaborative Computational Community In Particulate Solids Simulations

Lee Margetts

School of Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester

The Grimoire of the Fusion Machine

Lloyd Fletcher

UK Atomic Energy Authority

An Image-Based Probabilistic Simulation Validation Framework for Fusion Technology

Louise Wright

National Physical Laboratory

Trusted Materials Data: What do Simulation Engineers Need?

Mark Allan

Zenotech Ltd.

Wall Modelled Large Eddy Simulation for Industry

Mark Enzer

Mott MacDonald Limited

Advancing Systems Thinking in the Built Environment

Mark Norris

the SDMConsultancy

Digital Engineering Matters

Matt Savage

STRIDE

Simulation's Role in Design for Manufacture

Melle Gruppelaar

MSC Software Ltd.

Simulation of Fatigue in Composites Materials and Structures

Michael Bottomley

Bentley Motors

Impact of AI/ML on Automotive Simulation Strategy: A Case Study into Aerodynamic Simulation

Michael Clapp

Simerics UK

CFD-Based Hydroacoustic Analysis of a Benchmark Marine Propeller

Michelle Baxter

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Advancing Multiphysics Systems Simulation Capability for Fusion Engineering Concept Design

Navin Bagga

Rescale UK/Europe Office

Orchestrating Hybrid HPC Environments: Strategies for Data Gravity and AI-Ready Datasets

Nicolas Kukula

CEA

Assessing the Limitation of RANS Turbulence Models in Predicting Interfacial Energy and Vorticity in Stratified Flows

Oliver Bracher

atkinsrealis

Sloshing Frequencies And Hydrodynamic Stresses In Complex Shaped Tanks

Peter Akhigbe-Midu

Rolls-Royce Group PLC

Fatigue Crack Growth Analysis of Scaled Components Using Finite Similitude Theory

Pin Yang Ang

Saietta

Bridging the Gap Between Tolerance-Driven Nonlinear Dynamic Characteristics and Resource-Efficient Linear Simulations

Rajab Said

Zentech International Ltd

Damage-Tolerance Simulation of Bolted L-Flange Connections for Life Extension of Offshore Wind Structures

Richard Northall

Rolls-Royce Group PLC

Rolls-Royce SMR: Building Modelling & Analysis Capability to Transform the Delivery of New Nuclear Power

Risikesan Mahendran

Dassault Systèmes UK Ltd

Functional-Structure-Based Automatic Batch Meshing as an Industry Standard for Marine and Offshore Structural Simulation

Robert Fridman

AVL Powertrain UK Ltd

Driving the Future of Vehicle and Transmission Design with Industry-Validated Simulation Approaches

Robert Hughes

Bentley Motors

Developing Software-in-the-Loop Workflows to Reduce Physical Testing for Active Chassis Systems

Saleh Pouresmaeeli

NMIS

Structural Integrity Assessment of Components Repaired by WAAM: A Finite Element Framework Considering Material Anisotropy and Interface Zones

Sarjeel Rashid

Loughborough University

Modelling Shear-Induced Cellular Damage Using a Coupled Particle - Continuum Framework

Sorosh Mirfasihi

Manchester Simulations Limited

From CFD to Certification: Quantifying Confidence in Thermal Oxidiser Compliance

Sorosh Mirfasihi

Manchester Simulations Limited

Evaluating Model Validity

Theo Stergiou

Autodesk

From CAD to Simulation: Bridging Workflows with Agentic-AI Architectures

Tom Deighan

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Analysis Driven Innovation of a Fusion Power Plant Plasma Facing Component

Tom Elson

Element Digital Engineering

From Paper to Plane - Simulation Driven Design of a Novel Precooler

Victor Cantu

pSeven SAS

Automated Optimization of Fluid Flow Distribution in Hydrogen Fuel Cells Using Surrogate-Based Methods

Wang Yeung

Cavendish Nuclear Limited

Designing for Safety with Simulation: Bridging Legacy and Modern Practice Using BS EN 1993-1-14:2025 for Mechanical Handling Equipment

Wolfgang Gentzsch

SimOps

Accelerating Patient-Specific Cardiac Repair: A Multi-Cloud HPC and Machine Learning Workflow for the Living Heart Project