Mattia Samiolo
Computational Physics Engineer
PERSONAL STATEMENT
An engineer with a focus on physics simulations implementation. Interested in computer sciences, especially on optimization
algorithms, with a propensity to develop code to resolve physics related problems; able to give an objective judgement to own work
output and accustomed to work independently. Endowed with a strong moral ethic and with the attitude to drive a team, capable to
put people at their ease as a result of international work and education experiences.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Lead developer of zephyra.tech a generative CAD application, from data pipeline to fundamental algorithms.
Developed a simulation engine to forecast fuel cells electrochemical behavior.
Developed a finite element solver and its adjoint for structural/thermal sensitivity and optimization.
Qtool
Bramble Energy
Adige Calculations
CAREER HISTORY
Senior Computational Engineer (Mar 2024 – May 2025)
Qtool: IT
Co-Founder (Jul 2024 – May 2025)
Qtool: IT
Qtool is a software house that produces cloud based generative CAD with optimization routines in it. Its main product is platform to
optimize the thermal and structural performances of plastic injection tools.
Developed optimization suite, simulation logic and 3D implicit body generation algorithms.
Scientific Simulation Developer (Dec 2022 – Jan 2024)
Adige Calculations: IT
Adige Calculations is an engineering team focused on creating a cloud-based platform to drive topological optimization on
mechanical structure and realization with edge 3D printing technologies.
In charge of the development of adjoint FEM methods to perform topological optimization.
Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer (Dec 2023 – Mar 2024)
CRRC Times Electric Innovation Center: UK
R&D branch of CRRC, a multinational that works in the transportation, energy and heavy industry sector. The innovation centres
oversee next generation tools for sustaining mass production practices.
In charge of speeding up simulation work-flows and internal high-performance computing infrastructure.
Modelling & Simulation Engineer (Mar 2022 – Dec 2023)
Bramble Energy: UK
Junior Modelling & Simulation Engineer (Oct 2021 – Mar 2022)
Bramble Energy: UK
Bramble is a start up based on hydrogen technology, its signature are PCB fuel cells, empowering the hydrogen economy aiming to
achieve a net-zero world.
Developed an optimisation software that aims to design hydrogen channels within a fuel cell module using optimization
techniques coupled with CFD simulations.
Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer (Apr 2021 - Oct 2021)
Lotus Cars: UK
Lotus is a car manufacturer, famous for sporting achievements and for its attitude to innovate.
Analysed and proposed a solution (for Lotus Evora 400) to convert the cooling system for an electric propulsion,
showcasing an overall reduction of drag forces of 6% and savings around 2 kg in the overall system weight.
EDUCATION
MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering (Oct 2020 - Sep 2021)
Cranfield University, UK
MSc in Mechanical Engineering (Sep 2019 - Sep 2021)
University of Ferrara, IT
BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Sep 2015 - Feb 2019)
University of Ferrara, IT
SKILLS, INTERESTS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Programming language: Rust, Python, Julia, C++/C ans JavaScript.
Library/Software knowledge: High performance calculus (i.g. Gridap.jl), Web technologies (i.g. WASM), Machine Learning (i.g.
PyTorch). Experienced with OpenFOAM, COMSOL, and ANSYS suite. Active CAD platforms user.
IT Skills: Extensive experience in Linux systems, AWS platforms and HPC workloads.
Individual Interests: Enjoys mountain-biking and climbing.
Volunteering: Waiter, at an annual beneficial event, to support the local nursery school for over 10 years. PlasticFree
volunteer.
Languages: Italian, English.
PUBLICATIONS
Samiolo, M., Verdin P. (2022). Numerical modelling of a finless heat exchanger layout for electric vehicle application Layout for Heat Exchanger systems. Applied Thermal Engineering, 211, 5 July 2022, 118506
ONLINE RESOURCES
Author of “GNU/Linux Handbook” available at: https://gnulinux-handbook.floating-gates.com
Author of “OpenFOAM Handbook” available at: https://openfoam-handbook.floating-gates.com
