Daniel Lee
About Daniel Lee
Daniel Lee is the owner of Convergent Science Inc, specializing in modeling turbulent reacting multiphase flows using CONVERGE CFD software. He has over 16 years of experience in the CFD industry and holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Work at Convergent Science
Daniel Lee has served as the Owner of Convergent Science Inc since 2008, contributing to the company's focus on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in the Austin, Texas area. His role involves overseeing operations and advancing the development of the CONVERGE CFD software. Under his leadership, the company specializes in modeling turbulent reacting multiphase flows, which are critical in various engineering applications. Lee's expertise in eliminating user meshing time enhances the efficiency of the software, making it a valuable tool for engineers in the field.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Lee holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he focused on advanced spray combustion algorithms and large eddy simulation (LES) modeling. He also earned both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. His educational background emphasizes combustion systems and thermodynamics, providing a strong foundation for his work in the CFD industry.
Background
Before founding Convergent Science, Daniel Lee gained valuable experience in the engineering field. He worked as an Engineer at Honeywell Inc from 1994 to 1996 and later spent six years as a Senior Account Manager for the Aerospace and Defense Team at ANSYS Inc from 2002 to 2008. His diverse background in engineering roles has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of fluid dynamics and combustion processes.
Achievements
Daniel Lee has a demonstrated history of working in the CFD industry, particularly in the areas of spray, combustion, heat transfer, and optimization. His research has focused on the simulation of two-phase turbulent reacting flows in propulsion systems, including gas turbine engines and solid rocket motors. His contributions to the field have advanced the understanding and application of CFD in various engineering contexts.