Meet our Digital Engineering expert Tom Elson and learn more about his expertise in CFD which enhances our projects with innovative solutions.
Tom, a Principal Engineer at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Digital Engineering, brings 12 years of industry experience in R&D and product development across various sectors. Specializing in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and heat transfer, he offers support and deep expertise in sectors like Food & Drinks, Nuclear, and Oil & Gas, enhancing our projects with innovative solutions.
Experience
Tom has an undergraduate Masters in Aerospace Engineering, followed by a PhD in Computational Aerodynamics. His research focused on modeling the tip vortices shed from the novel Open Rotor Jet Engine and developing mathematical correlations to integrate into a NASA noise prediction code. With 12 years in R&D and product development, Tom has worked across various sectors, including OEMs, startups, and consumer products. Including as a Lead Thermal Research Engineer at Dyson.
Since joining ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Digital Engineering in January 2023, his expertise has benefited projects in the Food and Drinks, Oil and Gas, and nuclear sectors.
Tom is based in our Bristol office.
Career Highlights
- Led the development of a Downhole Corrosion Sensor and presented this at an international conference.
- Engineered the thermo-mechanical design of a critical powertrain component from first principles.
- Presented a design review to James Dyson.
- Conducted complex multiphase flow analysis for the Nuclear Industry.
- Spoke at the UK Heat Transfer Society about the role of simulation in thermal systems design.
Specialisms
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Heat Transfer and Thermal Management
- Aerodynamics
- Multiphase Flows
- Optimization and Data Analysis
- R&D Processes, including Technology Readiness Levels (TRL)
Professional Qualifications
Chartered Engineer (CENg)
Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering
MEng in Aerospace Engineering
Memberships
Sector Expertise
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