Ahmet Alper Akis

Structural Analysis Engineer bridging the gap between FEA simulation and intelligent automation. 11+ years turning complex engineering challenges into scalable, Python-driven workflows — from wind turbines to defense systems.

11+
Years Experience
7+
Publications
10+
Sectors Served
// About Me
Engineering Meets Intelligence

I'm a structural analysis engineer with a passion for making simulation workflows faster, smarter, and accessible to everyone. My career spans R&D in centrifuge manufacturing, presales and technical leadership at ANSYS Elite Channel Partners, consultancy for Siemens Gamesa wind turbines, and composite and steel structural verification and validation at Jupiter Bach.

What sets me apart is my ability to automate the entire FEA lifecycle — from geometry import to post-processing report generation — using Python, IronPython, and PyANSYS. I've built GUI-driven automation tools, 3D interactive HTML result viewers, and AI-powered chatbots for my personal engineering library.

I've also developed a custom fatigue analysis library using PyANSYS together with the open-source FatPack package, validated against DNV RP-C203. The library performs R-ratio calculation, constant life diagram generation, rainflow counting, and Miner's rule damage accumulation across multiple load steps (channels). These CPython routines have been integrated into the Workbench Mechanical environment for practical day-to-day use.

Having served 10+ sectors including wind energy, aviation, defense, automotive, biomedical, electronics, heavy machinery, offshore, and composites — I bring a rare cross-industry perspective to every challenge. As a NAFEMS technical team member in both Particle Methods and Composites groups, I contribute to international industry standards.

ANSYS MechanicalLS-DYNAANSYS Explicit ANSYS FatiguenCodeDigimat COMSOLHyperMeshPython PyANSYSIronPythonFortran (UMAT) MATLABParaViewDeep Learning Claude API + MCPn8n WorkflowsFatPackBearing Tools
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Education
BSc + MSc Mechanical Engineering — Manisa Celal Bayar University
PhD (Bird Strike on Aircraft) — Dropped out
Erasmus Programme — TH Ingolstadt, Germany
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Certifications
ANSYS Certified Professional: Structures (2022)
ANSYS Certified Professional: LS-DYNA (2022)
ASME V&V in Computational Solid Mechanics (2023)
NAFEMS V&V in Engineering Simulation (2023)
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Beyond Engineering
Violin · Paddle Tennis · Nature · Microblocks
Exploring diverse cultures and landscapes
// Career Journey
Work Experience
From R&D labs in Turkey to wind energy consultancy in Denmark — a decade of structural engineering evolution.
Sep 2025 — Present
Structural Engineer — Lead Part
Jupiter Bach, Denmark
Structural verification and validation of composite and steel components. Static and dynamic FEA, fatigue analysis, and progressive damage assessment of composites for enhanced reliability and safety.
2023 — Aug 2025
Consultant | Lead Senior Engineer
Siemens Gamesa (via ENABL), Brande, Denmark
Developed and automated comprehensive ANSYS workflows using IronPython and Python within the ACT environment. Built GUI-driven automation tools for user-friendly setup and efficient analysis. Streamlined complex structural analysis from geometry import to post-processing, significantly reducing manual input and accelerating timelines.
Jan 2022 — Aug 2025
Advanced Mechanical Engineer
ENABL A/S, Aarhus, Denmark
Provided wind and aviation consultancy under the ENABL Consultancy division. Shared technical knowledge with the global team to foster collaborative growth and expertise.
2021 — 2022
Senior Staff Engineer
Numesys Advanced Engineering Services — ANSYS Elite Channel Partner, Izmir, Turkey
Led technical initiatives in ANSYS Explicit/LS-DYNA and ANSYS Fatigue & nCode projects. Key role in the sales lifecycle, guiding technical decisions for defense industry projects including ballistic and blast analysis.

Key Achievements: Recognized with multiple awards from Numesys | ANSYS (part of Synopsys Elite Channel Partner): Training Master – 2021 · Most Valued Pre-Sales Engineer – 2021 · Technical Support Beast – 2021
2018 — 2021
Senior Application Engineer
Numesys Advanced Engineering Services — ANSYS Elite Channel Partner, Izmir, Turkey
Delivered excellent technical support across 10+ industry sectors. Engaged with customers to understand design needs and deliver optimal solutions.

Numesys Career Totals: 57+ training sessions delivered (12 Linear & Nonlinear Dynamics, 11 Structural Nonlinearities, 9 LS-DYNA, 7 nCode, 7 Thermal, 6 Mechanical Intro, 5 optiSLang) · 50+ completed projects across diverse sectors · 200+ unique customers supported with technical assistance
2017 — 2018
Application Engineer
Figes Engineering — ANSYS Elite Channel Partner, Izmir, Turkey
Built trusted advisory relationships with customers. Analyzed needs, proposed tailored ANSYS solutions, and conducted field demonstrations and troubleshooting within assigned sales territories.
2015 — 2017
R&D Engineer
HAUS Centrifuge Technologies, Izmir, Turkey
Performed R&D for decanter and separator production. Conducted static, time-dependent, linear and nonlinear dynamic analyses. Experienced in 1-way and 2-way FSI simulations using Fluent.
// Portfolio
Selected Projects & Tools
Engineering automation, AI-powered workflows, and open-source tools I've built to transform FEA practice.
3D Visualization

3D Interactive Result Reader

Democratizing engineering visualization — making CAE results accessible to everyone, anywhere, on any device. Converts ANSYS MAPDL results into fully interactive 3D HTML files viewable in any browser without any software installation.

PythonPyVistaVTKPyANSYSHTML Export
AI + Automation
n8n + ANSYS Automation Workflow
End-to-end automation pipeline connecting n8n workflow engine with ANSYS simulation tools. Orchestrates tasks from file management to simulation execution, drastically reducing manual intervention.
n8nANSYSPythonWorkflow
Deep Learning
Motion Magnification: Hidden Vibrations
Using deep learning and MATLAB to reveal invisible vibrations in video footage. Motion magnification amplifies subtle movements imperceptible to the naked eye — bridging AI and structural dynamics.
Deep LearningMATLABComputer VisionVibration
Modal Analysis GUI Template - ANSYS Workbench Automation
Automation
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Modal Analysis GUI Template
A fully automated ANSYS Workbench tool with a custom dark-themed GUI. The user selects a geometry file and an output folder — everything else runs in the background. Named Selections from the CAD model are automatically detected, boundary conditions are applied, and the modal analysis is solved without any manual interaction. Once complete, the first natural frequency and mode shape are displayed directly inside the GUI interface (817.38 Hz shown).
PythonANSYS ACTIronPythonGUI
Automation
FEA Auto-Report to Office Ecosystem
Automated pipeline that extracts FEA results from ANSYS and generates polished PowerPoint presentations and Word reports. Eliminates hours of manual screenshot-paste-format work with a single script execution.
Pythonpython-pptxANSYSReport Gen
Automation
ANSYS Task List Automation
A workflow tool that queues and executes multiple ANSYS analysis tasks in sequence — enabling overnight batch runs and maximizing computational resource utilization.
PythonANSYS APDLBatchScripting
PyANSYS
PyANSYS Mechanical Model Viewer
Interactive model viewer built with PyANSYS Mechanical library, enabling quick inspection and navigation of complex FEA models directly from Python — no Workbench GUI needed.
PyANSYSPythonVTK3D
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Claude API + MCP
AI
My Digital Brain — AI Chatbot
A personal AI-powered engineering assistant built with Claude API + MCP protocol. Searches through my Python script library, retrieves relevant code, and generates HTML outputs — a "Second Brain" for my FEA automation archive.
Claude APIMCPPythonChatbotHTML Gen
// Academic Work
Publications
Research contributions across FEA, composites, biomedical engineering, and AI-driven simulation.
2024
Utilizing Machine Learning and Python for Automation in FEA
NAFEMS Nordic Conference
2021
Static Analysis of the Slotted Upper Plate of Low-Pressure Casting Machine
Celal Bayar University Journal of Science (Numesys – Cevher Alloy Wheels)
2020
Displacement and Stress Distribution of Kilroy Spring and NiTi Closed-Coil Spring During Traction of Palatially Impacted Canine: A 3D FEA
Orthodontic & Craniofacial Research
2017
Numerical Analysis of Vibrating Touch Screen Actuated by Piezo Elements
8th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
2017
An Experimental Study of a Piezoelectrically Actuated Touch Screen
8th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
2017
Decanter Screw Design and Dynamic Analysis for a Decanter Centrifuge
18th National Machine Theory Symposium
2015
A New Screw Design for Treatment of Spinal Disorders in Osteoporosis Patients: Expandable Pedicle Screw
XIX. National Mechanics Congress
// Community
NAFEMS Volunteering
Active contribution to international engineering simulation standards.

Composites Technical Group

Technical Team Member · Oct 2025 — Present

Contributing to the development of the NAFEMS Composites Group and assisting in the review and oversight of its publications.

Particle Methods Technical Group

Technical Team Member · Nov 2024 — Aug 2025

Prepared standard guidelines for particle methods and determined FEA quality standards for bird-impact simulations supported by testing.