Michel Chapuis
About Michel Chapuis
Michel Chapuis is a Simulation Engineer with extensive experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and battery applications. He currently works at Northvolt and has held positions at various companies, including Öhlins Racing Ab and Alten Sweden.
Work at Northvolt
Michel Chapuis has been employed at Northvolt as a Simulation Engineer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing and coordinating computational fluid dynamics (CFD) verification and validation specifically tailored for battery applications. His work contributes to the advancement of battery technology, ensuring efficient thermal management and performance optimization.
Current Role at Öhlins Racing Ab
Since 2018, Michel Chapuis has served as a Technical Specialist in Fluid Dynamics at Öhlins Racing Ab. His responsibilities include applying his expertise in fluid dynamics to enhance the performance of suspension systems. This position allows him to leverage his background in simulation and analysis to improve product designs.
Previous Experience at Alten Sweden
Before joining Öhlins Racing Ab, Michel Chapuis worked at Alten Sweden as a CFD Engineer from 2011 to 2018. During his seven years in this role, he focused on fluid dynamics simulations, contributing to various engineering projects that required advanced computational analysis.
Education and Expertise
Michel Chapuis earned a Master of Science degree from KTH Global Development Hub, where he studied Engineering from 2003 to 2009. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in conducting cell-level thermal analysis and integrating electrochemical theories into thermal behaviors for battery cell life estimation.
Research Experience at Foi
From 2009 to 2011, Michel Chapuis worked as a Research Engineer at Foi in Stockholm. During this two-year period, he engaged in research activities that contributed to his understanding of simulation methodologies and their applications in engineering, particularly in the context of fluid dynamics.