Art Tyson
About Art Tyson
Art Tyson is a CFD Product Development Engineer and Technical Specialist at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2016. He specializes in transient external aerodynamic simulations for medium and heavy-duty trucks and has extensive experience in various engineering roles within the company.
Work at Navistar
Art Tyson has held multiple roles at Navistar Inc since 2004. He is currently a CFD Product Development Engineer and Technical Specialist, a position he has held since 2016. Prior to this, he served as a Fuel System Product Development Simulation Engineer and Team Lead from 2011 to 2013, and as a CFD Product Development Engineer, Senior Team Lead from 2014 to 2015. His earlier roles include Cooling System Simulation Engineer and Hydromechanical Component and System Senior Simulation Engineer, among others. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on enhancing vehicle performance through advanced simulation techniques.
Education and Expertise
Art Tyson earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Illinois University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), particularly in transient external aerodynamic simulations for medium and heavy-duty trucks.
Background
Art Tyson began his career at Navistar Inc in 2004, where he initially worked as a Cooling System Simulation Engineer. Over the years, he has progressed through various engineering roles, accumulating extensive experience in CFD and simulation engineering. His work has consistently involved collaboration with cross-functional teams, focusing on improving vehicle aerodynamic performance and efficiency.
Achievements
In his current role, Art Tyson utilizes Star CCM+ for CFD simulations, specifically targeting aerodynamic performance for medium and heavy-duty trucks. He engages in wind tunnel testing to minimize drag on new vehicles. Additionally, he provides training and mentorship to junior engineers, contributing to their technical development and ensuring high standards in engineering practices.