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Conference 2024

SciEngineering Conference brings together R&D engineers with diverse backgrounds and a singular purpose - to redefine the limits of science.


October 17, 2024
Hungary, Budapest
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SciEngineering Conference 2024
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250+ attendees · 3 elective tracks · 20+ speakers

Get ready to redefine the limits of science.

Learn from 20+ expert speakers who are at the forefront of their fields, connect with a vibrant and diverse community of engineers, researchers, and visionaries, and get the right skills and tools to advance your future.

Join us in Budapest, Hungary, for an enriching one-day in-person event where we will delve into the amazing capabilities of MATLAB, Simulink, COMSOL Multiphysics, and Speedgoat. Discover practical insights that can advance your projects and broaden your understanding.

We’ve curated an exceptional lineup of sessions that delve into five application areas:

  • AI
  • Electrification
  • Model-Based Design
  • Technical Computing
  • Finite Element Simulation

Save your free seat today for this can’t-miss engineering event! Together, let’s embark on a journey that fosters the SciEngineering evolution, where learning and collaboration shape our shared future.

SciEngineering Conference 2024

So many reasons to attend


  • Insider knowledge

    Empower yourself and your team with the knowledge and unique insights into the software from its developers.

  • Exceptional speakers

    Get tips on the industry's best practices on the use of our products from enthusiastic developers and software experts.

  • Networking opportunities

    Whether you are an engineer, researcher, scientist, or business leader, you'll meet many like-minded people.

Agenda

Check out the schedule and decide which talks you want to join! Click the session slot to see details!

  • 8:00 - 9:00 Registration
  • 9:00 - 9:20 Conference Opening Remarks Peter Bolesza, CEO at SciEngineer & Lajos Varga, Head of Engineering at SciEngineer
  • 9:20 - 9:50 Box, Box! - An Introduction to Pit Stops in Formula 1 Andor Hegedus, F1 Senior Project Designer Engineer

    Blink, and you miss it! How and why did pit stops become so fast in the top motor racing category? This presentation aims to introduce all listeners to the fast-paced environment of Formula 1 pit stops. Everything you’d like to know about pit crew, training, preparation, equipment, and history of the fastest pit stops in the world is part of this program.

  • 9:55 - 10:25 Calculation of the Lifetime Expectancy of Battery Fuse Lucjan Strehar, Researcher at ETI Elektroelement d.o.o.

    Fuses are crucial electrical safety devices that terminate circuits in case of overcurrent or short circuits. When used in e-mobility or solar power generation applications, they are exposed to extreme ambient temperatures and electrical loads that can cause mechanical failure due to thermal stress inside thin silver strips and their short lifetimes. ETI Elektroelement d.o.o. used COMSOL Multiphysics to calculate the lifetime expectancy of their product and optimize the design itself to achieve reliable operation in these conditions. A complex multiphysics model was created that coupled the AC/DC module, Heat transfer module, Solid mechanics module, and Fatigue module. Since fatigue testing can take years to finish, they accelerated the experiments to verify the numerical model, using derating factors both in the real world and in simulation.

  • 10:25 - 10:45 Coffee Break
  • 10:45 - 11:15 From Classroom to Industry: MATLAB's Journey in Fostering Technological Innovation Marco Rossi, Education Customer Success Engineer at MathWorks

    The innovation cycle fosters the sustainable development of the latest technologies through a synergistic relationship between education, research, and industry. At the core of this dynamic ecosystem lies the MathWorks platform. MATLAB and Simulink are widely used in undergraduate studies and corporate high-tech projects. Such wide spectrum adoption allows these tools to rapidly evolve jointly with current industrial trends and, in a loop, reflect such knowledge to academia. The industry has a demand for skilled engineers in new technology (like AI) and tools (like MATLAB), and, in turn, academia is responding to that need through skill development.
    Originating in academia to assist students with linear algebra, MATLAB maintains its academic foundation, with approximately 85% of its users stemming from academia. Today, the MathWorks and SciEngineer Academia Team support students, lecturers, and researchers in adopting MATLAB and Simulink throughout the SEE region, with 30+ universities with full open access to the platform. Within this context, industry-academia collaborations play a crucial role in ensuring a continuous evolution and mutual exchange to foster innovation, enhance research capabilities, and prepare a skilled workforce for future challenges.

  • 11:20 - 12:00 ISO 26262 Roundtable: Ensuring Functional Safety in E/E Development Bence Nagy; Doru Tiuhuniuc; Georgi Zhganev; Daniel Kovaacs

    Safety-related engineering, as prescribed by ISO 26262, demands significantly more effort compared to non-safety-related projects of similar complexity. This can potentially double your project’s development efforts. However, by understanding ISO 26262’s role in your development lifecycle, you can reduce product development lead times. In this round-table discussion with industry leaders, we will address how to efficiently manage ISO 26262 projects and achieve a robust yet efficient development lifecycle.

  • 12:00 - 13:30 Interactive Demo Showcases & Lunch break
  • 15:40 - 16:00 R&D Megatrends Lajos Varga, Head of Engineering at SciEngineer

    Join us for the closing session of our conference as we explore megatrends that drive Research & Development. Buckle up for a journey that promises a prime seat on the rocket of innovation!
    “The best way to predict the future is to invent it”, and, during the next decade, you will be the innovator.

  • 16:00 - 18:00 Beer & Networking

    Why settle for small talk when you can enjoy big ideas over a cold beer? Join us for our Beer & Networking event, where the beer is complimentary, and the atmosphere is as relaxed as your latest code deployment. This is your chance to brainstorm, troubleshoot, and bond with fellow engineers, team leads, and CEOs in a laid-back setting. Extend the conversation beyond the sessions and make the most of your conference experience—one brilliant idea and one refreshing sip at a time!

Elective afternoon tracks

Check out the afternoon schedule and decide which workshops you want to join! Click the session slot to see details!

  • 13:30 - 13:50 Real-time Lidar and Camera Integration for Autonomous Navigation using MATLAB Orkeny Zovathi, Application Engineer at SciEngineer

    Lidar and Camera sensors are highly effective for autonomous systems due to their complementary capabilities: Lidars provide precise distance measurements, while cameras offer rich visual data understand the environment.

    This presentation explores a Lidar-camera based real-time mapping and object detection workflow using MATLAB. Leveraging MATLAB’s advanced toolboxes and functions, we develop a system that integrates Lidar data and camera images to construct detailed environmental maps and accurately identify objects. The approach combines Lidar’s spatial accuracy with the camera’s texture and color information, enabling effective 3D reconstruction and object classification. Experimental results demonstrate the system’s capability in diverse environments, highlighting the benefits of sensor fusion for enhanced performance in autonomous navigation tasks.

  • 13:55 - 14:15 Integrating Predictive Maintenance in Industrial Automation Systems Gyula Peter Geszti, Application Engineer at SciEngineer

    This presentation will explore the integration of predictive maintenance within industrial automation systems. This will include an outline for specific energy sector systems. We will discuss the core principles and methodologies, including real-time data monitoring, predictive algorithms, and seamlessly incorporating these technologies into existing automation frameworks. I will highlight the critical role of predictive maintenance in improving energy efficiency and sustainability. By ensuring the optimal performance of critical assets, energy companies can significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions, aligning with global sustainability goals. The presentation aims to equip industry professionals with a comprehensive understanding of predictive maintenance and its transformative potential in industrial automation and energy management.

  • 14:15 - 14:35 Coffee & Networking
  • 14:35 - 15:05 Development of an FPGA-Based Neural Processing Unit for Hyperspectral Image Analysis in Planetary Defense Applications Gabor Farkas, Researcher at CSP INNOVATION & Gabor Fazekas, Researcher at NKE Doctoral School of Military Sciences

    Planetary defense encompasses strategies and technologies for detecting and mitigating potential asteroid impacts on Earth. Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is an invaluable tool in this field, providing detailed spectral data for analyzing the composition and structure of asteroids. This research focuses on enhancing planetary defense capabilities by developing a sophisticated hyperspectral image processing pipeline using model-based design methodologies in MATLAB.
    The processed hyperspectral data is utilized to train a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) designed for precise classification and analysis of asteroid materials. To meet real-time processing demands in space missions, the trained CNN is embedded into an FPGA using MATLAB’s HDL Coder, resulting in a customized Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This NPU harnesses the parallel processing power of FPGAs, ensuring high-speed and efficient onboard data analysis.
    The proposed system aims to significantly improve the accuracy and speed of asteroid composition analysis, contributing to better-informed decisions in planetary defense initiatives.
    This presentation aims to showcase the detailed workflow involved in developing such a device, providing insights into each stage of the process from initial design to final implementation.

  • 15:10 - 15:30 Enabling Applied AI: Streamlining AI-Driven Systems with Deployment Solutions Domonkos Szeker, Application Engineer Team Leader at SciEngineer
    This presentation explores the transformative potential of applying AI models across diverse engineering domains.
    The speaker will showcase how deployment solutions facilitate the seamless integration of AI models into various systems, including embedded devices, enterprise systems, edge computing, cloud platforms, and desktop applications. Attendees will discover how these tools can drive innovation in their engineering projects and gain practical insights on leveraging them to enable applied AI in their specific fields.

Speakers

Learn from experts. Then be an expert.

  • Andor Hegedus

    Andor began his motorsport career in 2011 as a Junior Designer with the Marussia F1 Team, while simultaneously pursuing a full-time degree in Motorsport Engineering at Oxford Brookes University. With over a decade of experience in Formula 1, Andor has contributed significantly to enhancing the performance of Red Bull Racing’s pit stop crew, helping them break the world record for the fastest pit stop on multiple occasions. As a Senior Project Design Engineer, he is dedicated to advancing the field by developing cutting-edge pit stop equipment, continually pushing the boundaries of innovation. 

    Andor Hegedus

    F1 Senior Project Designer Engineer

  • Koppany is an application engineer at SciEngineer. He is responsible for supporting the education industry and providing teachers and researchers with solutions that turn engineering education into an interactive experience for both students and teachers.

    Koppany graduated as an engineering physicist from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME); later, he received his Ph.D. in the field of material sciences, focusing on the application of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques. He spent over 5 years in the semiconductor industry, working together with customers from various fields, including academic and industrial research.

    Akos Koppany Kiss, PhD

    Application Engineer, SciEngineer

  • Arpad forberger

    Arpad is a senior application engineer at SciEngineer. His research and consulting work focus on technical computing and finite element modeling.

    Arpad received his MSc in mechanical engineering from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), focusing on applied mechanics. His PhD research focused on the use and research of new material models for polymeric flows.

    Arpad Forberger, PhD

    Senior Application Engineer, SciEngineer

  • Balas-Varga

    Balazs is an acoustic engineer at Harman, Automotive Microphone RnD group. His work focuses on acoustic simulations in the automotive industry.

    Balazs Varga

    Senior Acoustic Design Engineer, Harman

  • Bence Nagy

    Bence is an application engineer at SciEngineer. His research and consulting work focus on Model-Based Design and Vehicle Dynamics Simulations.

    Bence received his MSc in Mechanical Engineering from the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU), focusing on applied mechanics and mechatronics. As an application engineer at SciEngineer, he enables our partners to accelerate their innovation cycle in model-based design, technical computing, model-level verification and validation, vehicle dynamics & powertrain simulation, and model-based system engineering, including deep engagements in technical support and training deliveries.

    Bence Nagy

    Application Engineer, SciEngineer

  • Bixente Artola
    Bixente Artola works as a global support engineer at COMSOL’s Swedish office and is specialized in geometry, meshing, and fluid mechanics. He joined COMSOL in 2019 after receiving his MSc in aerospace engineering from both ISAE SUPAERO in France and KTH in Sweden.

    Bixente Artola

    Global Support Engineer, COMSOL

  • Domenico Ferrari

    Domenico is a Senior Application Engineer at MathWorks. During his previous working experience, he worked in the automotive industry developing control algorithms for electronic control units and smart actuators using Model-Based Software Design. Moreover, Domenico was also responsible for defining and implementing a company process for software design compliant with the AUTOSAR standard. Domenico holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering specializing in Embedded Systems at the Politecnico di Torino – Italy.

    Domenico Ferrari

    Senior Application Engineer, MathWorks

  • Daniel is a Functional Safety Manager at Rimac Technology with 12 years of experience in the automotive industry, including over a decade specializing in functional safety. He began his career at thyssenkrupp Presta in Budapest, where he spent 7 years—5.5 of which were dedicated to functional safety. This experience laid a strong foundation for his expertise.

    After his time at Thyssenkrupp, Daniel joined Rimac Technology, where he made significant contributions to the development of the Rimac Nevera. As the Functional Safety Manager, he oversaw the safety cycle for the entire vehicle, personally driving the functional safety development of key components, including the electric powertrain and main ECUs.

    Daniel Kovacs

    Functional Safety Manager at Rimac Technology

  • Daniel Szabo

    Daniel is an application engineer at SciEngineer.

    Daniel received his MSc in electrical engineering from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), focusing on control system design and autonomous robots and vehicles. He then started the Ph.D. program, focusing on applying and researching dynamic collision avoidance algorithms for robotic manipulators.

    Daniel Szabo

    Application Engineer, SciEngineer

  • Domonkos Szeker

    Domonkos is an application engineering team lead at SciEngineer.

    Domonkos received his MSc in electrical and electronics engineering and embedded system design at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). Currently he leads a team of engineers, ensuring their professional growth and company services’ excellence. Domonkos’ consulting and development work focuses on model-based design, verification & validation and automatic code generation.

    Domonkos Szeker

    Application Engineer Team Leader, SciEngineer

  • Gabor Farkas

    Gabor’s consulting work focuses on helping his clients with hardware and software development. He is also a student at the University of Public Services, Doctoral School of Military Engineering. Previously, he worked at HM EI Zrt. for over a decade as an embedded system engineer in the information security department. The main scope of his work there involved FPGA development, hardware design, and research regarding compromising electromagnetic emission.

    Gabor Farkas

    Researcher, CSP INNOVATION (Farkas Gábor E.V.)

  • Gabor Fazekas

    Gabor began his engineering career in 2007, specializing in the design and implementation of signal processing algorithms on microcontrollers and FPGAs. A pivotal moment in his career was his first experience with a MATLAB signal processing course, which significantly broadened his expertise in creating adaptive filters. Throughout his career, Gabor has been involved in numerous defense industry projects, focusing on telecommunications and TEMPEST. Currently, he utilizes MATLAB for edge AI implementations in various research projects.

    Gabor Fazekas

    Researcher, NKE Doctoral School of Military Sciences

  • Gabor Kovacs

    Gabor is a training engineer at SciEngineer. Besides delivering courses, his research and consulting work focuses on Model-Based Design and Control Engineering.

    Gabor received his MSc in Electrical Engineering from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), focusing on control engineering and automation. As a training engineer at SciEngineer, he enables our partners to facilitate their innovation cycle by delivering training on the effective use of MATLAB and Simulink in various fields.

    Gabor Kovacs

    Training Engineer, SciEngineer

  • Georgi Zhganev

    Georgi is a Functional Safety Engineer at Visteon Corporation with over 10 years of experience in functional safety for automotive and safety-critical systems (SIS). He holds an FS Engineer certification from TÜV Rheinland (#23983 / 22). Currently, Georgi is implementing model-based design in accordance with ISO 26262 for a pilot project focusing on electrification. With a specialty in Battery Management Systems (ASIL D).

    Georgi Zhganev

    Functional Safety Engineer, Visteon Corporation

  • Gyula Geszti

    Gyula is an application engineer at SciEngineer. He received his MSc in Biomedical Engineering & Physics from King’s College London, focusing on MRI Sequence Development and Advanced Imaging Techniques. Additionally, he is an alumnus of Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE). Gyula spent three years in research & development, developing MRI software for preclinical MRI machines. His expertise in physics phenomena and R&D experience bring a unique combination of insights to help you overcome your challenges.

    Gyula Peter Geszti

    Application Engineer, SciEngineer

  • Juan Carlos Vicente Gonzalez

    Juan is an application engineer at SciEngineer.

    Juan Carlos Vicente Gonzalez

    Application Engineer, SciEngineer

  • Lajos Varga

    Lajos is an engineer with 10+ years of R&D experience and the Head of Engineering at SciEngineer. He brings a unique combination of knowledge, experience, and insight to help you solve your challenges.

    Lajos Varga

    Head of Engineering, SciEngineer

  • Laszlo Mathe

    Laszlo Mathe is a system engineer at Robert Bosch, where his research focuses on the control and design of power converters, control of electrical drives, photovoltaic systems, modulation techniques (MMC, two-level inverters), and vehicle electrification.
    He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Department of Energy Technology at Aalborg University in 2010, following his M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca in 2002.
    Between 2002 and 2007, Laszlo worked as a Control Development Engineer in the industry. He then spent a decade at Aalborg University (2007–2017), progressing from Ph.D. Fellow to Assistant Professor, and eventually Associate Professor.

    Laszlo Mathe

    Pre-Development Engineering & Rapid Prototyping, Robert Bosch

  • Lucjan Strehar

    Lucjan is a researcher at ETI Elektroelement d.o.o., where he leads a team of simulation experts. His work focuses on circuit breakers and switches.

    Lucjan Strehar

    Researcher, ETI Elektroelement d.o.o.

  • Marco Rossi

    Marco is a member of the MathWorks Academia Team and supports lecturers and researchers in the use of MATLAB and Simulink for teaching and research. Since 2020, Marco has run curriculum development projects in South Africa, Turkey, Hungary, and many other universities. Marco graduated from La Sapienza in Rome, specializing in Aeronautical Engineering. Since 2015, he has worked as an Assistant Researcher at TU Dresden in Germany, where in 2019, he obtained his PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Marco taught several courses during his academic experience, including statics and intelligent materials.

    Marco Rossi

    Education Customer Success Engineer, MathWorks

  • Mark Csikszentmihalyi

    Mark is an application engineer Intern at SciEngineer, where he contributes to cutting-edge projects and advances innovative solutions. Simultaneously, he is pursuing a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Modelling at BME.

    Mark Csikszentmihalyi

    Application Engineer Intern, SciEngineer

  • Mate Toth

    Mate is a simulation engineer at Planergy Solutions. His work and research focus on the simulation of hybrid-electric propulsion systems, high-level control development using MATLAB&Simulink, battery modeling, and development of simulation environment for PV and battery systems for different use- cases with on-site EMS control.

    Mate Toth

    Simulation Engineer, Planergy Solutions

  • Orkeny Zovathi

    Orkeny is a senior AI and machine learning expert with 6+ years of R&D experience. He received his MSc in electrical engineering from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) , focusing on the perception of autonomous robots and vehicles, and he earned his PhD in computer science from Pázmány Péter Catholic University (PPCU) related to computer vision and 3D perception.

    Orkeny Zovathi

    Application Engineer, SciEngineer

  • Petar Hranov

    Petar is an electrical engineer in Hitachi Energy’s R&D transformer components – Tap Changer division. His main responsibility is designing the current-carrying path of tap changers, with a focus on ensuring insulation withstands the required levels. He runs simulations and performs calculations to refine the design, which is a crucial step in moving from prototype to final product. Petar is also involved in designing the connection interface for prototypes, and one of the most exciting parts of his job is preparing these prototypes for laboratory testing. His team’s goal is to create compact, intelligent, and durable products.

    Petar Hranov

    R&D Electrical Engineer, Hitachi Energy

  • Peter-Akos-Gajdatsy-768x768

    Peter is Audio and Acoustics Chapter Lead at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). He’s responsible for leading the Audio team in the Budapest office, which focuses on virtual acoustic prototyping and testing of the next-generation audio systems.
    Peter received his MSc in Electrical Engineering from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), specializing in vibro-acoustics, and then he went on to receive his PhD from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL) focusing on vehicle NVH. Since joining JLR, he has introduced full frequency range vehicle-level audio simulation of the infotainment system enabling virtual acoustic prototyping of new vehicles and audio systems.

    Peter Akos Gajdatsy, PhD

    Audio and Acoustics Chapter Lead, Jaguar Land Rover

  • Peter Bolesza

    Peter is a strategy-minded and success-driven executive management professional with 20 years of experience in international sales management, business development, cross-functional team leadership, and delivering positive outcomes with strong and sustainable gains in both start-up and growth organizations.

    Peter Bolesza

    CEO, SciEngineer

  • Peter Pacsony

    Peter is the Chief Engineer of the BME Formula Racing Team, where he supervises the work of the technical departments of the team to ensure the car is ready and compliant with regulations in time for testing. He joined the team in 2021, initially working in the Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) group, focusing on velocity estimation for the control software and developing a multibody suspension model. In 2022, Peter became the group leader of the VDC team. Since 2023, he has been the Chief Engineer, now in his second season in the role. Peter holds a BSc in Mechatronics Engineering from BME and is currently pursuing an MSc in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Control and Vision Systems.

    Peter Pacsonyi

    Chief Engineer, BME Formula Racing Team

  • Vilmos-Katona

    Vilmos is the expert liaison for enabling our partners at the cross-section of business and technology. When it comes to meeting your stakeholders business expectations and setting short- and long term objectives on your roadmap, he’ll be your trusted advisor.

    Vilmos Katona

    Professional Services and Solutions Business Development Manager, SciEngineer

  • Virag Krizsan

    Virag supervises and supports customers in energy production, software and internet, medical devices, Biotech & pharmaceutical industries.

    Virag Krizsan

    Sales Representative, SciEngineer

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The Venue

Budapest, Millenáris Park

Millenáris Park is a modern cultural center located in the heart of the 2nd district in Budapest, Hungary. The building originally belonged to the Ganz Works foundry complex, and the visitor can still see pieces of machinery used back in the day on display today.

In 2002 Millenáris architectural design received the Europa Nostra Award for the redevelopment of the area.

SciEngineering Conference 2024

Location & Transport

Budapest, Millenáris Park
H-1024 Budapest,
Kis Rókus u. 16-20
Building G
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How to get to Millenáris Park

Airport
You can take the bus 100E from the airport to Deák Ferenc tér, then transfer to the M2 (red line) metro and go to Szell Kalman ter station. From there, it's a short walk to Millenaris Park.
Public transportation
Many buses stop at Szell Kalman ter bus station, including bus numbers 5, 16, 21, 22, 39, 91, 102, and 105. Alternatively, you can also use tram number 4 or 6 to the Szell Kalman ter tram stop.
Parking
Millenaris Park offers both indoor and outdoor parking options. The parking lot is located directly underneath the Millenaris building. The parking fees vary, but generally, it costs around 500 HUF per hour.

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