Veronika Yakubu

• Conducted CFD simulations for brake systems, including calipers and discs, to enhance performance. • Optimized flow calculations for axles and rims, ensuring compliance with brake cooling requirements. • Collaborated closely with design teams and manufacturers to evaluate BMW brake packages for various vehicle types. • Automated simulation processes through scripting, improving efficiency in project workflows.

Master's Thesis Titled: Numerical modeling of aero-performance for the Energy Efficient Engine High-Pressure Compressor

• Supported the Star CCM+ software support team, understanding customer relationships. • Participated in various projects and training sessions to deepen my understanding of CFD simulation. • Completed STARCCM+ training, gaining valuable insights into industry-standard practices.

• Conducted testing and verification of the latest software release of FIRE M, ensuring optimal performance. • Developed embedded simulation methods for 2D simulation cases to enhance accuracy. • Executed 3D CFD simulations for E-Motor applications, contributing to innovative engineering solutions.

• Prepared geometry and generated surface meshes using the ANSA preprocessor for thermodynamic simulations. • Conducted a mesh sensitivity study with STAR CCM+ to optimize simulation accuracy. • Provided best practice recommendations for mesh settings specific to the air intake system. • Performed pressure loss calculations using CFD for various air intake ducts, validating results against test bench data.

• Conducted thermal and electrical CFD analysis of engines and batteries using AVL FIRE and STAR CCM+. • Executed multi-material simulations to enhance design recommendations based on analysis results. • Collaborated with global colleagues and conducted internal training sessions to share knowledge and improve team capabilities.

• Conducted complex CFD simulations to enhance renewable energy production methodologies. • Developed an open-source model for a fixed bed oxygen blown gasifier, focusing on geometry preparation and mesh generation. • Utilized OpenFOAM software for turbulent flow visualization and chemical reaction analysis. • Optimized gasifier yield and assessed temperature and gas samples, enabling variations in jet orientation.