Huron Perera
About Huron Perera
Huron Perera serves as the Lead Simulation Engineer and Technical Lead for Flight Simulation at Supernal, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in simulation engineering, having held senior positions at various companies and earned advanced degrees in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Work at Supernal
Huron Perera currently serves as the Lead Simulation Engineer and Technical Lead for Flight Simulation at Supernal. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the development and validation of advanced simulation models. His work focuses on enhancing flight simulation capabilities, leveraging his extensive background in vehicle dynamics and simulation engineering.
Previous Experience in Simulation Engineering
Prior to his role at Supernal, Huron Perera held several significant positions in simulation engineering. He worked at NIO as a Senior Staff Software Engineer, focusing on vehicle dynamics simulation from 2018 to 2020. Before that, he was a Senior Development Engineer at Realtime Technologies, Inc. from 2004 to 2005, and he spent nine years at Bell Helicopter as a Principal Simulation Engineer from 2006 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Huron Perera has a strong educational background in Civil Engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Peradeniya, followed by a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy from Texas A&M University. His academic training underpins his expertise in simulation modeling and vehicle dynamics, which he has applied throughout his career.
Simulation Model Development
Throughout his career, Huron Perera has developed various simulation models for vehicle dynamics. Notable projects include a Vehicle Multi-body Dynamics simulation model using the Simbody engine, a drivetrain dynamics model for all-wheel-drive vehicles, and a bicycle model for autonomous driving simulations. His work often integrates advanced simulation techniques with open-source platforms like CARLA.
Career Timeline
Huron Perera's career spans several decades and includes roles at multiple organizations. He began as a Senior Software Engineer at Paradigm Simulation Inc. from 1994 to 1996, followed by positions at Caterpillar Inc. and Paradigm Entertainment. His extensive experience in simulation engineering has been built through various roles, culminating in his current position at Supernal.