- Lead "Metal-to-Plastic Replacement" projects using multi-disciplinary knowledge to achieve a cost-saving and light-weighting solutions.- Map customer requirements and specifications, as well as evolving segment trends, into conceptual design and engineering solutions, and develop detailed design, simulation, and validation strategies.- Lead development of material models and simulation methodology for all types of scenarios such as implicit quasi-static, explicit dynamic, impact… Show more - Lead "Metal-to-Plastic Replacement" projects using multi-disciplinary knowledge to achieve a cost-saving and light-weighting solutions.- Map customer requirements and specifications, as well as evolving segment trends, into conceptual design and engineering solutions, and develop detailed design, simulation, and validation strategies.- Lead development of material models and simulation methodology for all types of scenarios such as implicit quasi-static, explicit dynamic, impact, NVH, creep, fatigue, structural and parametric optimization and multi-physics fields.- Lead verification and validation of simulation results and fine tune the simulation models for better prediction and correlation.- Proactively collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop program strategies, plan roadmaps, and execute projects to ensure the milestones and goals are met.- Lead technical engagement with internal stakeholders and OEMs to provide complete end-to-end solutions regarding to simulation methodology, result interpretation, design improvement.- Proactively identify opportunities to new intellectual property (IP) for the company. Show less

- Lead "Metal-to-Plastic Replacement" and light-weighting programs in EV market using high-performance special thermoplastics (LNP, NORYL, ULTEM, LEXAN) including rocker panel reinforcement for battery pack protection, B-Pillar reinforcement, fender, charging flap, windshield wiper arm, ADAS housing, grille, et al. - Lead customer engagement with simulation-driven innovative design and manufacturing solutions using multi-disciplinary knowledge (material, structure, fluid, thermal… Show more - Lead "Metal-to-Plastic Replacement" and light-weighting programs in EV market using high-performance special thermoplastics (LNP, NORYL, ULTEM, LEXAN) including rocker panel reinforcement for battery pack protection, B-Pillar reinforcement, fender, charging flap, windshield wiper arm, ADAS housing, grille, et al. - Lead customer engagement with simulation-driven innovative design and manufacturing solutions using multi-disciplinary knowledge (material, structure, fluid, thermal, acoustic, injection molding) and provide effective recommendations to achieve the performance requirement.- Promote and extend engineering design, virtual simulations, and processing expertise to support customers in the segment of automobile, consumer electronics, and infrastructure to achieve light-weighting, cost-saving, part-integration, and design-robustness using high performance thermoplastics.- Lead development of material models and CAE simulation methodology for static, dynamic, impact, creep, fiber-orientation effect, residual stress and multi-physics subjects.- Lead interactions of emerging technologies with regional and global business development, sales and technology team to evaluate readiness, develop pipelines, and promote to market to stimulate business growth. - Address queries from internal stakeholders and external customers on simulations and material-models, and provide CAE simulation trainings, seminars, and technical discussion to cross-functional teams.- Extend technical capabilities through development and coordination with external labs, institutes and universities. Show less

· Lead research and development projects related to multi-disciplinary lightweight design and optimization, FEA best-practice development, and correlation investigation between virtual simulation and physical testing.· Manage FEA team and projects, provide design recommendation, investigate failure mode, and interpret simulation results to internal team and customers.· Develop project management plans, estimate and mange resources, control schedule, quality and… Show more · Lead research and development projects related to multi-disciplinary lightweight design and optimization, FEA best-practice development, and correlation investigation between virtual simulation and physical testing.· Manage FEA team and projects, provide design recommendation, investigate failure mode, and interpret simulation results to internal team and customers.· Develop project management plans, estimate and mange resources, control schedule, quality and deliverables.· Participate in tech-review meeting, provide technical support to meet customer’s demands.· Train other co-workers and co-op students in structural optimization and nonlinear finite element method.· Improved the performance of exterior products over 35% with 15% weight reduction, by using topology optimization, shape optimization and size optimization. The development period was shortened by over 60%.· Optimized injection-molded plastic seatbacks to achieve an optimal lightweight design by satisfying the national safety (crashworthiness) regulation of FMVSS 202, 207, 208, 301 and ECE R17.· Developed a simulation methodology to approach Cement Bag drop test using smoothed-particle-hydrodynamics (SPH) in FEA.· Integrated CFD and FEA analyses to perform multi-disciplinary design and optimization on HVAC, fluid and air induction systems.· Performed crash analyses, drop tests, impact tests on vehicle bumper system, wheel flare system, cargo system and other interior and exterior systems.· Performed NVH analysis on Air boxes, Surge Tanks, and Washer bottles to investigate the panel mode, inertance, dynamic stiffness, radiated noise and the weakest structural locations. Show less

· Developed mathematical algorithms of multi-material and multi-joint topology optimization and programmed an in-house tool to achieve the optimal lightweight design.· Achieved an aluminum Cross-Car-Beam (CCB) lightweight design using topology, shape and size optimization by satisfying the requirements of stiffness, stress and natural frequency.· Co-wrote research proposals as the primary writer and successfully obtained $500,000 grant from Automotive Partner Canada (APC).· Managed… Show more · Developed mathematical algorithms of multi-material and multi-joint topology optimization and programmed an in-house tool to achieve the optimal lightweight design.· Achieved an aluminum Cross-Car-Beam (CCB) lightweight design using topology, shape and size optimization by satisfying the requirements of stiffness, stress and natural frequency.· Co-wrote research proposals as the primary writer and successfully obtained $500,000 grant from Automotive Partner Canada (APC).· Managed and supervised the research of master students in choosing research subjects, establishing research frameworks, and developing the capability of problem solving and critical thinking.· Managed the lab data and maintained the cluster computing system.· Helped supervisor screen and recruit new group members, including post-doctoral fellow and Ph.D. students.· Trained new group members in finite element theory, topology optimization theory, and commercial FEA software for solving practical engineering problems.· TAed the courses of Solid Mechanics, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Graphics, Machine Design. Show less

· Developed a unique in-house multi-material topology optimization program to achieve conceptual lightweight design of the next generation vehicle.· Compiled explicit User Guide and Tutorials of the in-house optimization tool and trained other CAE specialists.· Reduced 40% weight of the cross member of the Chassis Frame by using the in-house optimization program.

· Proposed a systematic lightweight design process to shorten the design period of an Engine Cradle by 50%.· Designed and optimized an aluminum Bumper System to achieve the optimal lightweight design by satisfying the requirements of maximum intrusion, peak force and energy absorption using HyperStudy and RADIOSS.· Created a FEA best-practice to approach Steering Column and Steering Wheel System (SCSWS) to shorten the design period using HyperStudy and OptiStruct.· Designed and… Show more · Proposed a systematic lightweight design process to shorten the design period of an Engine Cradle by 50%.· Designed and optimized an aluminum Bumper System to achieve the optimal lightweight design by satisfying the requirements of maximum intrusion, peak force and energy absorption using HyperStudy and RADIOSS.· Created a FEA best-practice to approach Steering Column and Steering Wheel System (SCSWS) to shorten the design period using HyperStudy and OptiStruct.· Designed and optimized the Radiator Support of pickup trucks under both static and nonlinear conditions using MSC NASTRAN and RADIOSS.· Performed physical durability tests of an Engine Cradle prototype, and evaluated the MIG welding quality. Show less