FreeSciEngineering
Conference 2023

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.

Gyorgy Levay is the project manager at Széchenyi István University and the research manager at Infinite Biomedical Technologies, a US company specializing in upper limb prosthesis accessories.

Gyorgy completed his master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering on a Fulbright scholarship at Johns Hopkins University. There, he conducted research in machine learning-based control algorithms and digital signal processing strategies for upper-limb prostheses.

Arpad is a senior application engineer at Gamax Laboratory Solutions. 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.

Mark graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1984, specializing in acoustics, vibrations, and modal analysis. After graduation, he formed Beach Dynamics, a consulting firm that helps various industries, including GM, Electromotive, NASA, Ford, P&G, and others.

In 2010, Mark joined ALTI’s board of directors and has served as president, VP, and chairperson of numerous committees. On behalf of ALTI, Mark currently assists startups in ALTI’s Incubator Program and vetting content for the ALTI Expo (Orlando & Las Vegas) and ALTI Pavilion + Conference (München).

Yona Baskharoun is the regional education sales manager at MathWorks, based out of The Netherlands. Yona manages the teams responsible for Academic institutions across Eastern, Southeastern, and Central Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. She works with universities across her territory to support the availability and access to a solid scientific computing infrastructure across the institutions. She graduated in electrical and biomedical engineering from McMaster University in Canada, where she specialized in electromagnetics and medical imaging. 

Jude is an automotive embedded software engineer with over 11 years of experience in model-based control software development with Tier 1, OEM, and motorsport companies. 

Since september last year, Jude has been working for Rimac Technology on the inverter project, developing control software to AUTOSAR specification and supporting the associated MIL, HIL, and dyno testing activities. 

Jude holds a master’s degree in automotive engineering from the City University, London

Tibor is an acoustic engineer and NVH expert at Thyssenkrupp Components Technology Hungary. His research focuses on permanent magnet synchronous motors’ noise control, electric drive systems’ noise mitigation, system identification, and signal processing.

Dr. Feszty is a senior manager at Audi Hungaria Department of Whole Vehicle Development and head of the department at Széchenyi University.

Dr. Feszty has research expertise in vibroacoustics and CFD, with applications to road and air vehicles. His expertise involves the development of simulation methods for structure-borne noise in cars, helicopter aerodynamics, vibration, noise control, and high-speed unsteady flows, and he has published more than 80 scientific papers in these fields. He has also participated in establishing numerous innovative educational programs, including the Audi Development Camp.

Between 2017 and 2022, he led the MTA-SZE Lendület Vehicle Acoustics Research Group at Széchenyi University, jointly supported by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and Audi Hungary.

Prior to this, Dr. Feszty was a professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, for 14 years, where he was director of one of the largest academic aerospace research centers in Canada, Carleton Aerospace, as well as co-leader of Rotorcraft Research Group at Carleton University.

Dr. Feszty obtained his PhD in aerospace engineering at the University of Glasgow, UK, and his first degree at the Technical University of Brno, Czech Republic.

Martin received his MSc in Physics from the BME, focusing on optics and photonics.

Currently, he is working as an R&D Team Leader at Semilab Semiconductor Physics Laboratory Co. Ltd., where he leads a dynamic team in conducting cutting-edge R&D activities as part of the Optical Expert Department. His primary focus revolves around harnessing the power of COMSOL Multiphysics, utilizing it for a wide array of simulations ranging from mechanical vibration analyses to the propagation of microwaves.

Semilab provides state-of-the-art metrology solutions for semiconductor device manufacturers, both in-line and R&D segments. Semilab is the world leader in non-contact electrical metrology, as well as contact type and optical technologies. The compony is a strategic metrology supplier and innovation partner of the leading wafer manufacturers, IC device makers, and solar and display industries worldwide.

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

Zoltan leads HPC Dev/Ops at the governmental agency for IT Development KIFÜ. He has worked on HPC-s for more than 10 years. His area of specialization includes ICT infrastructure for research and academia.

Moubarak Gado is an application engineer at MathWorks. His research focuses on AI, parallel computing, cloud, and algorithm deployment.

Before joining MathWorks, he worked on developing AI and simulation tools for anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and structural optimization at CT Engineering Group.

Moubarak holds a PhD in computational mechanics from the University of Bordeaux (France) and the University of the Basque Country (Spain), an MSc in materials and processes from the University of Lorraine & Arts et Métiers ParisTech & ENIM, and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from ENIM.

Gernot Schraberger is a principal application engineer at MathWorks with 15 years of experience in that position. His main application focus is on electrification, physical system modeling, and control design.

Before joining MathWorks, Gernot worked as a development engineer for motor control and embedded software engineering in the machinery industry for electronic assembly systems.

Gernot holds a master’s degree in electrical / automation engineering from the Technical University of Munich.

Peter is a Virtual Audio Simulation Technical Specialist at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). He’s responsible for virtual acoustic prototyping of the next-generation audio systems and vehicles. 

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 in order to enable virtual acoustic prototyping of new vehicles and audio systems. 

Viktor Jozsa, PhD., is an associate professor at the Department of Energy Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). With a profound understanding of energy engineering, his research focuses on combustion technology, twin-fluid atomization, and renewable fuels. In recognition of his exceptional contributions to science and education, Viktor has been honored with prestigious accolades, including the János Bolyai Research Scholarship and the Junior Prima Prize in Hungarian science. Notably, he played a pivotal role as one of the lead mechanical engineers in the groundbreaking SMOG satellite project, which aimed to develop fully functional picosatellites. This endeavor culminated in 2019 when SMOG-P became the world’s first operational PocketQube satellite, and recently, the MRC-100 joined the illustrious satellite family following its successful launch on June 12, 2023.

Gabor is a training engineer at Gamax Laboratory Solution. 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 Gamax Laboratory Solutions, he enables our partners to facilitate their innovation cycle by delivering training on the effective use of MATLAB and Simulink in various fields.

Koppany is an application engineer at Gamax Laboratory Solutions. 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.

Daniel is an application engineer at Gamax Laboratory Solutions.

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.

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.

Anej Birsa is a system simulation engineer at Mahle Electric Drives in Slovenija. His research and work focused on non-linear models of the FEM parameterized electrical motor, E-Mag, PWM Losses, NVH, radial forces, and analyzing electric drive motors’ performance.

Anej received his degree in electrical engineering from the University of Ljubljana.

Bence is an application engineer at Gamax Laboratory Solutions. 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 Gamax, 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.

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

Bence Cseppento is a PhD student at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). His research topic focuses on model predictive control of nonlinear systems and optimization, digital signal processing, telecommunications, and microwave engineering.