Vebjorn "Bj" Nilsen, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, United States

Multi-physics calculations and simulations in support of graphene reactor development. Physics to date include: heat transfer (conduction, convection, thermal radiation), fluid flow (laminar & turbulent), species transport and chemical kinetics. Lyten is an advanced materials company that developed Lyten3D Graphene®, a patented library of materials that has enabled breakthroughs inbattery energy storage, composite systems, and chemical & passive sensors. Lyten’spristine three-dimensional graphene materials greatly improve characteristics of othermaterials and when formulated into our advanced battery chemistry, unlocks the truepotential of Li-S energy storage through Sulfur-Caging™. Lyten Batteries for electricvehicles deliver higher energy density for extended driving range, faster charging,greatly improved safety, and the lowest carbon footprint of any battery.

Katy, Texas, United States

Consultant for LytEn (semiconductor industry). Performing multi-physics simulations with fluid flow, heat transfer (conduction, convection, thermal radiation), chemical kinetics, particle transport and external energy sources. Consultant for Yield Engineering Systems (semiconductor industry). Delivering CFD simulations involving turbulent and laminar internal flows with heat transfer. Executed CFD unlit flare study for Hess, demonstrating gas detectors were unnecessary for planned platform and hence significant cost savings.Conducted CFD based Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) dispersion and explosion study for BC Ferries. Analysis provided guidelines for transport / transfer of LNG and lessened hazards to personnel and ferry.Completed CFD based ventilation study for Statoil, proving purchased platform will have adequate ventilation. No need to modify platform thus substantial cost savings for operator.

Duncan, Oklahoma

Subject matter expert probability analysis and CFD.• Delivered steady and unsteady CFD simulations to optimize design of cement mixers, manifolds and pumps, saving manufacturing costs by avoiding poorly designed prototypes.• Completed 2D and 3D CFD simulations for rotating machinery. Both Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids with sand particles were simulated.• Executed CFD simulations for various valve designs to streamline, and hence reduced cost, during the manufacturing process.

Katy, Texas

• Established CFD center offering gas dispersion, explosion and fire simulations. Mentored young engineers how to set up and perform sound CFD simulations.• Spearheaded CFD Business Development (BD) team for Risk Advisory Services. Secured gas dispersion project from Wood worth $90K.• Project leader on a CFD based gas detector study for ConocoPhillips. Results from study allowed operator to optimize detector layout in terms of how many detectors were needed for complete coverage.

Houston, Texas

• Performed marketing of company services and built customer relations. Delivered customer support and quality assurance in projects with Houston based companies.• Executed numerous CFD gas dispersion and fire studies for BP’s Gulf of Mexico (GoM) facilities. Results were used to assess risks, produce a safer design for personnel, and alleviate facility hazards.• Delivered numerous ‘lunch and learn’ presentations to major energy companies in the Houston area about proper uses of CFD in the oil & gas industry.

Trondheim, Norway

• Managed corporate and scientific management of company including strategic planning and allocation of manpower as well as financial resources.• Conducted staff evaluation, payroll and presented monthly reports on company status to board members.• Accomplished selling company to Computational Industry Technologies AS on board’s behest.• Supervised CFD analysis on ships to compute forces acting on hull in various wind and current conditions.• Completed CFD lifeboat drop simulations to determine forces on the lifeboat in different drop conditions. Results used to design a safer lifeboat for occupants.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Mechanical Engineering

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Petroleum Engineering

Magna Cum Laude