Best CFD Engine Podcasts (2025)

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206 - Fire Engineering Infrastructural Projects with Mukesh Tomar 1:02:42

6d ago1:02:42

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Today I'm taking you for a sightseeing trip to see what fire safety looks like beyond our usual office, residential buildings and car parks. Fire engineering takes on an entirely different dimension when applied to massive infrastructure projects where conventional building codes provide minimal guidance and engineers must forge their own path. Dr.…

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205 - FDS maintenance and development with Randy McDermott 1:00:03

13d ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Dr Randy McDermott takes us behind the scenes of fire science's most critical software tool in this conversation about the Fire Dynamic Simulator (FDS) developed at NIST. As one of the developers, Randy offers valuable insights into how this essential modelling tool is maintained, improved, and adapted to meet the evolving challenges of the fire sa…

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204 - 4th Birthday of the Podcast. Some stories about the past and the future 43:28

20d ago43:28

43:28

Four years ago, what began as a mission to preserve valuable fire safety engineering conversations has grown into a fairly large platform connecting professionals across 170+ countries. The journey to 200 episodes and nearly 200,000 downloads has been both challenging and deeply rewarding – in this episode, I share a bit about my journey, the state…

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203 - The lessons from repeating Jin's experiment on visibility in smoke 42:30

27d ago42:30

42:30

I've finally done it. We've repeated Jin's experiment! I thought I knew-it-all about that experiment, but boy... knowing and doing it are two different things. I can say, I've finally cleared my mind on some thoughts after this, which I am finally happy to share with all of you! First things first, massive thanks to my partner in crime Wai-Kit Wils…

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202 - Designing fire safety with firefighters in mind 51:29

1M ago51:29

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The gap between fire safety engineering and firefighting operations creates a profound challenge that affects building safety worldwide. Even experienced fire safety engineers - myself included - face uncertainty when designing for firefighters without being firefighters themselves. Yet many building codes explicitly require engineers to account fo…

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201 - The last fire - a novel set in industrial fire engineering with Joaquim Casal 48:59

1M ago48:59

48:59

What happens when a lifetime of studying industrial fire hazards meets the creative mind of a novelist? In this conversation with Professor Joaquim Casal, we explore the unique intersection of fire safety engineering and science fiction through his novel "The Last Fire." Professor Casal, a retired academic from Universitat Politécnica Catalunya and…

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200 - Façade flammability across scales and standards with Guillermo Rein and Matt Bonner 1:07:02

2M ago1:07:02

1:07:02

Episode 200! And for this special episode, I've travelled to London to interview Prof. Guillermo Rein and Dr Matt Bonner on a piece of research carried out at Imperial College London, with the experiments performed in our laboratory at the ITB. In this episode, we discuss the concept of flammability of the building facades and how this flammability…

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199 - Commercial Timber Guidebook with Danny Hopkin and Luis Gonzalez Avila 1:01:07

2M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

We know a whole lot more about mass timber in fire than we did a few years ago (even when I’ve just started the podcast 199 episodes back …). But is this knowledge widely used in engineering practice? Is it used in the same way by different stakeholders? Definitely not. This is why to move timber into something we would consider “new normal”, we ne…

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S2 EP11 - Foundational AI Models for Fluids 22:33

2M ago22:33

22:33

In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, the discussion revolves around foundational models in fluid dynamics, particularly in the context of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Neil shares insights from a recent panel discussion and explores the potential of AI in predicting fluid behavior. He discusses the evolution of AI in CFD, the challenge…

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198 - Waste and recycling fires and how to fight them with Ryan Fogelman 59:22

2M ago59:22

59:22

The devastating impact of waste and recycling industry fires costs approximately $2.5 billion annually in the US and Canada alone, with lithium-ion batteries causing roughly 50% of these incidents. In this episode with Ryan Fogelman from Fire Rover, we discuss: • Understanding the scale of waste facility fires and why traditional fire protection me…

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197 - Fire spread through external walls pt. 2 with FSRI 1:05:33

2M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

When wildfire threatens neighbourhoods with closely-spaced homes, what determines whether flames leap from one structure to the next? The FSRI research team - Rebekah Schrader, Joseph Willi, Daniel Gorham and Gavin Horn - joins us to unveil their experimental series that methodically dissects the pathways through which fire spreads between building…

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196 - Fire spread through external walls pt. 1 with FSRI 48:36

3M ago48:36

48:36

In this podcast episode, we host Rebekah Schrader, Joseph Willi, Daniel Gorham and Gavin Horn, all from the FSRI, to cover their recent experimental research on fire spread through external walls. This is part 1 of the interview - the background, rationale and context. In part 2, we cover the experiments themselves, findings and actionable guidance…

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195 - Fire Safety Cases with Chris Mayfield and Martyn Ramsden 59:41

3M ago59:41

59:41

The UK's Building Safety Act requires high-risk buildings to maintain comprehensive fire safety cases - living documents that identify hazards, mitigate risks, and establish clear accountability for building safety. This is the subject of my discussion with Chris Mayfield and Martyn Ramsden from OFR. • Safety cases differ from fire strategies by be…

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194 - Playing with batteries with Xinyan Huang 51:22

3M ago51:22

51:22

Professor Xinyan Huang from Hong Kong Polytechnic University shares his expertise on battery fires and the various experimental methods researchers use to trigger thermal runaway events under controlled conditions. • Terminology matters - "thermal runaway" more accurately describes battery failure than "ignition" as the critical reactions occur ins…

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193 - Fire Fundamentals pt. 15 - Extinguishing systems with Bogdan Racięga 53:09

3M ago53:09

53:09

Welcome to another Fire Fundamentals. This time the episode is focused on various extinguishing technologies. Invited guest - Bogdan Racięga, Director at Baltic Fire Laboratory and expert in fire protection systems breaks down the fundamental differences between suppression and extinction technologies and how they work in real-world applications. C…

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192 - Fire Fundamentals pt. 14 - Jet fan systems for car parks 42:01

3M ago42:01

42:01

Jet-fan systems effectively control smoke in car parks by creating directed airflows that transport smoke from one point to another, similar to how longitudinal ventilation works in tunnels. These systems offer cost-effectiveness and simplicity by eliminating ductwork while providing powerful smoke management capabilities when properly designed and…

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S2 EP10 - Dr. Kurt Bergin-Taylor, Head of Innovation - Tudor Pro Cycling 1:01:04

4M ago1:01:04

1:01:04

In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Neil discusses the intersection of cycling and engineering with Kurt Bergin-Taylor, head of innovation at Tudor Pro Cycling. They explore how technology and science are transforming cycling into a more competitive and innovative sport, akin to Formula One. The conversation covers various aspects of cyclin…

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191 - Committee participation with Birgitte Messerschmidt and Kees Both 57:23

4M ago57:23

57:23

This episode explores the invaluable contributions of community participation in fire safety technical committees. Joining committees is not just about sharing expertise; it’s a journey that transforms careers and fosters growth. Our guests, Birgitte Messerschmidt and Kees Both, reveal how their experiences in various committees, including the NFPA…

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MATLAB vs. Python vs. Julia: The Hidden Truths - Gareth Thomas | Podcast #147 32:57

4M ago32:57

32:57

🌎 More about Versionbay: https://www.versionbay.com/Connect with Gareth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-thomas/In this episode, we sit down with Gareth Thomas, founder of VersionBay, to explore the critical role of software versioning in engineering and how companies can avoid costly mistakes when transitioning between MATLAB, Python, an…

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Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics in the Industry - Andreas Bauer | Podcast #146 28:41

4M ago28:41

28:41

🌎 Mentioned CAE tool by Andreas: https://www.divecae.comAndreas Bauer, Design Engineer at Kessler & Co (https://kessler-co.com) — a leading manufacturer of drivetrain and powertrain components for heavy mobility vehicles — reveals how cloud-native SPH simulation software is accelerating their transmission design process. By achieving highly accurat…

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Combustion Simulation in CFD - Kelly Senecal | Podcast #145 50:16

4M ago50:16

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🌎 Learn more: https://convergecfd.com/Kelly Senecal is a co-founder of Convergent Science, a global leader in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software that is revolutionizing the industry with its predictive CFD technology. With over 26 years of expertise in the field, Senecal has been instrumental in the development of CONVERGE®, the company's …

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Battery Modeling & Battery Management Systems (BMS) - Xiangchun Zhang | Podcast #144 56:44

4M ago56:44

56:44

🌎 Learn more: https://www.mathworks.com/solutions/electrification/battery-systems.html Xiangchun Zhang has experience working in the field of battery research and development. They began their career at Sakti3, Inc. as a Design Engineer from 2009 to 2015. During this time, they focused on developing MATLAB codes for battery simulation and design op…

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190 - Car park fires review with Zahir 51:40

4M ago51:40

51:40

With the emergence of electric vehicles, fire safety and dynamics have entered a new domain, raising crucial questions about existing protocols, design fires and data gaps. Today, our Wojciech Wegrzyński welcomes Zahir, Associate Prof. at University Putra Malaysia, to discuss the findings from their latest papers, compare methodologies, and highlig…

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S2, EP9 - New Job Update! (and a small apology..) 8:46

4M ago8:46

8:46

A short episode to give a brief update on what I've been doing and to say sorry for not putting out episodes recently. I've joined NVIIDA as a Distinguished CAE Architect and have been rather busy! New episodes will be coming soon! Listen to the episode to learn more.By Neil Ashton

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189 - Simple things that work 42:20

4M ago42:20

42:20

This episode emphasises the value of focusing on simple things in fire safety engineering, something we somehow miss when we go too deep into the technical details of our projects. I've looked at eight different aspects of fire safety - inspired by the CPR requirements, and I've added resiliency, redundancy and suppression to them. By promoting str…

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188 - Fire Fundamentals pt. 13 - Porous solid fuels 57:06

4M ago57:06

57:06

In this episode of Fire Fundamentals, together with Dr Sara McAllister, we dwell on how stuff burns... And it is far from an easy question. While the general theme of the episodes is porous fuels, we discuss them from different angles, highlighting the similarities and differences between foamed and permeable materials. In this episode, we cover: r…

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187 - Smouldering of preserved timber with Wenxuan Wu 54:32

5M ago54:32

54:32

Can a tiny amount of bio-protective coating completely change the fire behaviour of mass timber logs? If you asked me that some time ago, I would say it would probably be neutral. Can a 0.5 x 0.5 m free-standing log of timber smoulder through without any external exposure to fire? If you asked me that some time ago, I would say no, and base that on…

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186 - Egressibility: a paradigm shift in evacuation research with Enrico Ronchi 1:01:58

5M ago1:01:58

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If we truly want to account for the population at a disadvantage in evacuation, there is only this much we can do with the current approach... Pre-evacuation time distributions, walking speeds, and so on only tell us a part of the story - the story of your average person within an average population, with an average walking speed and average respon…

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185 - Recap on wildfire science 1:05:09

5M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

In the aftermath of the LA Pacific Palisades Fire, I've decided that instead of inviting one expert to discuss the event, I will give a voice back to those who already participated in the Fire Science Show and explained this fire (months and years before it happened). In this episode, we recap Wildland-Urban Interface fires, with a focus on the "ur…

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184 - Cost-benefit analysis in structural fire safety with Thomas Gernay and Chenzi Ma 1:00:52

5M ago1:00:52

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This episode delves into the financial aspects of fire safety in building design, highlighting the balance between cost and effectiveness. My guests - prof. Thomas Gernay and Chenzi Ma from Johns Hopkins University share insights from their NIST-sponsored research project on cost-benefit analysis and loss estimation for structural fire safety. In t…

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S2, EP8 - Neil Ashton - Career advice for Engineers 1:00:09

6M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Neil discusses career advice for aspiring engineers, focusing on the differences between various types of companies, job roles, and the growing importance of software skills in the engineering field. The conversation highlights the pros and cons of working in large enterprises, startups, and consulting fi…

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183 - Innovation and fire safety with Vincent Brannigan 1:00:25

6M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

History repeats itself. A new thing is invented. We learn about it, understand it, and apply measures to capture its behaviour and regulate it. And then another new thing is invented. The measures we used start failing us, and the cycle repeats all over again. It is not a story of fire safety; it is a story of humanity. Similar cycles can be observ…

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S2, EP7 - Prof. Michael Mahoney - Perspectives on AI4Science 1:16:44

6M ago1:16:44

1:16:44

In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Professor Michael Mahoney discusses the intersection of machine learning, mathematics, and computer science. The conversation covers topics such as randomized linear algebra, foundational models for science, and the debate between physics-informed and data-driven approaches. Prof. Mahoney shares insights …

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Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) - Ian Pegler | Podcast #140 40:34

6M ago40:34

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🌎 Accelerating and Advancing Computer Aided Engineering Workflows: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/lp/desig...🌎 Ian Pegler's blog: https://developer.nvidia.com/blog/aut...Ian Pegler holds an M.Sc. in aerospace engineering from the University of Southampton in the UK and has accumulated 12 years of experience as a CFD engineer. Outside of work, he is a…

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Exploring Innovation in CFD - Benjamin Turner | Podcast #143 36:04

6M ago36:04

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🌎 Learn more: http://www.latticept.com/our-services/Benjamin is the founder and principal consultant of LATTICEPT and has over two decades of experience in process analysis, pressure vessel design, computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis and welding engineering. He is a licensed professional engineer in the states of Georgia and Tenne…

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Geometric Deep Learning - Altair's PhysicsAI - Eamon Whalen & Jonathan Ollar | Podcast #142 35:31

6M ago35:31

35:31

👉 Jonathan on LinkedIn: / jonathanollar 👉 Eamon on LinkedIn: / eamon-whalen PhysicsAI is a cutting-edge technology by Altair that leverages Geometric Deep Learning to revolutionize engineering simulations. By combining the power of AI with physics-based modeling, PhysicsAI accelerates simulation workflows, improves predictive accuracy, and enables …

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The Evolution in Physics Modeling & When to Use AI! - Andy Fine | Podcast #141 47:21

6M ago47:21

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Andy on LinkedIn: / andy-fine-6091278 Andy Fine is a passionate engineer with a deep curiosity for understanding how things work, which he believes is the foundation of any engineer's journey. Over the course of his career, he has transitioned from engineering into the commercialization of software, holding leadership roles such as Director at Dass…

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From Academia to Aston Martin F1 - Mohamed Aly Sayed | Podcast #139 38:51

6M ago38:51

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Mo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamedsayedh/ Mohamed Aly Sayed is an aerospace engineer who holds a PhD in particle tracking and turbulent flow modeling. He has worked for Aston Martin’s F1 team and is currently a CFD development engineer for WIN-GD. He is also the founder of Simulitica, a CFD company where he builds efficient CFD GUI…

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182 - Bias in fire research 45:04

6M ago45:04

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Fire is a highly contextualized problem; therefore, there is no such thing as an unbiased or "objective" fire experiment. It is a thing that many researchers would understand but is very rarely pointed out. Where it is not a problem for fire science (more like a 'feature'), it may become one when the results of scientific experiments are directly a…

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S2, EP6 - Dr. Prith Banerjee - ANSYS CTO 1:10:37

6M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

In this episode of the Neil Ashton Podcast, Dr. Prith Banerjee, CTO of Ansys, shares his extensive journey from academia to the corporate world, discussing the interplay between academia and industry, the role of startups in innovation, and the transformative potential of AI and ML in simulation. He emphasizes the importance of solving real-world p…

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181 - Regulatory regimes with Vincent Brannigan 57:20

6M ago57:20

57:20

I just drove 500 km to have a conversation with Professor Vincent Brannigan from the University of Maryland, a very unique expert who combines law with fire engineering. In this discussion, we go into the complexities of building codes and fire safety, comparing traditional design methods (prescriptive) with performance-based designs (and all the s…

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180 - Fire Fundamentals pt. 12 - Pressurization systems 48:20

7M ago48:20

48:20

In this episode of fire science fundamentals, we cover the pressurisation systems. These are smoke control solutions used to prevent smoke from accessing protected spaces, by creating an overpressure in those spaces. Although the idea is very simple, its execution is far from that. Pressurization systems need to work in two distinct states – when a…

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S2, EP5 - NASA's Quesst for Quieter Supersonic Flight with Peter Coen 1:15:14

7M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Peter Coen from NASA discusses the evolution and future of supersonic travel, focusing on the challenges faced by the Concorde, the technological hurdles of modern supersonic aircraft, and the innovative NASA Quesst mission (and X-59 demonstrator) that aims to provide crucial data to rewrite the aviation …

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179 - Assurance in fire safety with Abhishek Chhabra 57:48

7M ago57:48

57:48

Discover the hidden backbone of fire safety with assurance industry expert Abhishek Chhabra as we unravel the essential frameworks that keep our buildings safe and sound. We explore the vital role of standards, accreditations, and testing mechanisms in fostering trust and compliance within the construction industry. It is not easy to talk about, bu…

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Transport Phenomena, Fluid Dynamics and CFD - Aliyar Javadi | Podcast #138 41:04

7M ago41:04

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🌎 Aliyar on LinkedIn: / aliyar-javadi-4b078124 As a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Multiphase Processes), Aliyar has been involved in characterization of liquid Interfaces & colloids, dynamic surface properties, physical-chemistry & kinetics of adsorbed layers of complex fluids (surfactants, proteins, enzymes and nanoparticles), Computational Fluid…

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MATLAB: Principles, Practices, and Python - Heather Gorr | Podcast #137 34:23

7M ago34:23

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🌎 MATLAB OSS: https://www.matlabexpo.com/online/202... Heather Gorr holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a Masters and Bachelors of Science in Physics from Penn State University. Since 2013, she has supported MATLAB users in the areas of mathematics, data science, deep learning, and application deploy…

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The Fundamentals of Robotics - Peter Corke, Witek Jachimczyk, Remo Pillat | Podcast #136 40:22

7M ago40:22

40:22

🌎 Robotics, Vision and Control Book: https://geni.us/ndWI🤖 Robotics Systems Toolbox: https://www.mathworks.com/products/ro... Computer Vision Toolbox: https://www.mathworks.com/products/co... Lidar Toolbox: https://www.mathworks.com/products/li... Image Processing Toolbox: https://www.mathworks.com/products/im... All MathWorks toolboxes: https://ww…

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The Future of Engineering & Additive Manufacturing - Michael Robinson | Podcast #135 43:05

7M ago43:05

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🌎 Hyperganic Homepage: https://hyd.sg/3XZ1qO8 With nearly four decades of global technical experience, Michael combines dynamic business acumen with transformative tech leadership. Before Hyperganic, his extensive career has seen him in pivotal roles, such as the Head of Data Science at Minds and CTO at several firms, including Tasman Analytics and…

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S2, EP4 - Celebrating Prof. Antony Jameson: A CFD Pioneer 2:11:34

7M ago2:11:34

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In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, we celebrate the life and contributions of Professor Antony Jameson, a pioneer in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The conversation explores his early influences, academic journey, and significant contributions to aerodynamics and engineering. Professor Jameson shares insights from his career in both a…

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178 - Origin stories of fire prevention and firefighting with Michał Stachowicz 51:25

7M ago51:25

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Happy 200th birthday, Scottish Fire and Rescue Services!!! I'm a bit late to the party. Still, I've done my best to celebrate your anniversary in the best way I can - by giving homage to the amazing fire safety engineering and firefighting that came out of Edinburgh and your founder, James Braidwood. In this episode, we tap into the secrets of earl…

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