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Composite structures design/stress engineer and multi-physics simulation specialist.Specialisms include:- COPV analysis and optimisation - proficient in the design and analysis of wound structures using analytical and numerical techniques- Ground-up development of composite EV battery enclosures to R100 standards;- Formula series analysis and optimisation to FIA regulations with test correlation to numerical models;- Energy infrastructure R&D with a focus on composite reinforced pipes and fittings for H2;- Coupled structural-thermal-electric analysis of composites using multiphysics modelling in Ansys and Comsol;- Development of composite crash structures in LS-Dyna including material card calibration.Software expertise:Ansys Structures Enterprise - Mechanical linear static + dynamic - Mechanical non-linear static + dynamic - Composites analysis with Ansys Composite PrePost, including complex solid modelling - Design optimisationAnsys LS-Dyna - Explicit composites analysis - Large strain metallics analysis + LCFComsol Multiphysics - Coupled thermal-electric analysis of composite shell structuresAnaglyph Laminate Tools - Detailed laminate design for manufacturing output.In-depth knowledge of composite materials, processing, tooling design, and manufacturing.