https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s4-e5-prof-nils-thuerey-on-differentiable-physics-and-foundation-models/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/h42plIdxDSM/maxresdefault.jpg Can AI Learn Physics? Differentiable Simulation & Foundation Models | Nils Thuerey Nils Thuerey explores differentiable physics and foundation models, from PhiFlow and neural emulators to online training, open data and simulation agents. https://www.youtube.com/embed/h42plIdxDSM 2026-07-23T05:22:37-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s4-e4-prof-paola-cinnella-on-ai-for-science-and-fluid-mechanics/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qWFlaEeCwdY/maxresdefault.jpg Can AI Fix Turbulence Models? AI for Fluid Mechanics | Paola Cinnella Paola Cinnella explores AI for fluid mechanics, turbulence-model uncertainty, AirfRANS, Bayesian methods and the need for rigorous scientific standards. https://www.youtube.com/embed/qWFlaEeCwdY 2026-07-08T22:50:54-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s4-e3-prof-ricardo-vinuesa-on-ai-for-fluid-mechanics/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7S-7aQR8HJg/maxresdefault.jpg Can AI Discover New Fluid Mechanics? | Ricardo Vinuesa Ricardo Vinuesa explores AI for fluid mechanics, explainable learning, latent representations, flow control and agents for autonomous scientific discovery. https://www.youtube.com/embed/7S-7aQR8HJg 2026-06-25T04:01:10-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s4-e2-prof-nathan-kutz-on-physics-informed-ai-and-data-driven-modeling/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kdlE5q8yHpw/maxresdefault.jpg Physics-Informed AI: What Actually Works? | Nathan Kutz Nathan Kutz explains what works in physics-informed AI, comparing data-driven models, reduced-order methods, human expertise and responsible deployment. https://www.youtube.com/embed/kdlE5q8yHpw 2026-06-11T06:50:49-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s4-e1-are-ai-agents-and-foundation-models-about-to-rewrite-cae/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yp9CONycDR8/maxresdefault.jpg Agentic AI for CAE/EDA: Are Foundation Models Rewriting Engineering? Neil Ashton examines how AI agents and foundation models could rewrite CAE/EDA, from automated simulation workflows to ownership, licensing and trust. https://www.youtube.com/embed/yp9CONycDR8 2026-06-01T08:48:29-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s3-e9-fluid-intelligence-with-johannes-brandstetter-and-siddhartha-mishra/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M5R-jyti-bE/maxresdefault.jpg Fluid Intelligence: Can AI Learn the Physics of Fluids? | Brandstetter & Mishra Johannes Brandstetter and Siddhartha Mishra examine whether AI can learn fluid physics, covering CFD data, scaling laws, inductive bias and model training. https://www.youtube.com/embed/M5R-jyti-bE 2025-12-02T00:23:31-08:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s3-e8-the-conference-connection-hpc-cae-ml-and-engineering/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FB4nlB6MMEc/maxresdefault.jpg What HPC and CAE Conferences Reveal About AI in Engineering Neil Ashton maps the conferences connecting HPC, CAE, machine learning and engineering, explaining where specialists meet, learn and build collaborations. https://www.youtube.com/embed/FB4nlB6MMEc 2025-11-01T16:25:53-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s3-e7-five-key-trends-for-cfd-revisited/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dWkZYU77A04/maxresdefault.jpg The Future of CFD: 5 Key Trends Revisited Neil Ashton revisits five trends shaping CFD, assessing progress in GPUs, AI, cloud computing, digital certification and simulation-industry consolidation. https://www.youtube.com/embed/dWkZYU77A04 2025-10-15T00:38:20-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s3-e6-prof-brian-launder-cfd-and-turbulence-modelling-pioneer/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Eqv0bK7HVnE/maxresdefault.jpg Turbulence Modelling and the Origins of Modern CFD | Brian Launder Brian Launder recounts the origins of modern turbulence modelling, including the k-ε model, wall functions and a career that helped shape practical CFD. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Eqv0bK7HVnE 2025-09-30T05:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s3-e5-joris-poort-ceo-and-founder-of-rescale/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k9OMhc9-uXI/maxresdefault.jpg Cloud HPC for Engineering: Building Rescale | CEO Joris Poort Rescale founder Joris Poort explains cloud HPC for engineering, startup growth, enterprise adoption and how AI agents may reshape simulation workflows. https://www.youtube.com/embed/k9OMhc9-uXI 2025-09-17T08:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s3-e4-five-tips-for-cae-engineers-in-the-era-of-ai/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/h9isQ5Ov4Co/maxresdefault.jpg 5 Skills CAE Engineers Need in the AI Era Neil Ashton sets out five skills CAE engineers need in the AI era, from technical learning and data readiness to judgement about building or buying tools. https://www.youtube.com/embed/h9isQ5Ov4Co 2025-09-02T05:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s3-e3-prof-johannes-brandstetter-on-ai-for-computational-fluid-dynamics/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5oB1FC5VjTc/maxresdefault.jpg Can We Build a Foundation Model for CFD? | Johannes Brandstetter Johannes Brandstetter explains the path toward foundation models for CFD, covering transformers, meshes, temporal dynamics, scaling and physical insight. https://www.youtube.com/embed/5oB1FC5VjTc 2025-08-18T23:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s3-e2-prof-russell-cummings-aerospace-engineering-and-hypersonics/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_POUsKP9H4s/maxresdefault.jpg Hypersonics, Aircraft Design and the Future of Aerospace | Russell Cummings Russell Cummings explores hypersonics, aircraft design and aerospace education, discussing CFD, artificial intelligence and advice for future engineers. https://www.youtube.com/embed/_POUsKP9H4s 2025-08-04T23:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s3-e1-prof-mike-giles-a-cfd-and-computational-finance-pioneer/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bTleW1-8aTE/maxresdefault.jpg From CFD to Computational Finance: A Pioneer’s Journey | Mike Giles Mike Giles traces a pioneering journey from CFD and Rolls-Royce to computational finance, explaining algorithms, HPC and the choices behind career reinvention. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bTleW1-8aTE 2025-07-21T05:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s2-e11-foundational-ai-models-for-fluids/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aF140tpENN8/maxresdefault.jpg Foundation Models for CFD: What They Are and Why They Matter Neil Ashton explains foundation models for CFD, how they differ from conventional surrogates, and why data, scale and industry dynamics matter today. https://www.youtube.com/embed/aF140tpENN8 2025-04-24T12:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s2-e10-dr-kurt-bergin-taylor-head-of-innovation-tudor-pro-cycling/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/el2Q1-ijBVw/maxresdefault.jpg Engineering Innovation in Pro Cycling | Kurt Bergin-Taylor Kurt Bergin-Taylor reveals how Tudor Pro Cycling approaches engineering innovation, from aerodynamics and equipment to data, nutrition and performance. https://www.youtube.com/embed/el2Q1-ijBVw 2025-03-10T14:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s2-e9-new-job-update/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ljf9BuzN-NA/maxresdefault.jpg Why I Joined NVIDIA: A New Chapter in AI, CFD and Engineering Neil Ashton explains why he joined NVIDIA as a Distinguished CAE Architect, what the role covers, and how the move connects AI with engineering simulation. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ljf9BuzN-NA 2025-02-21T10:00:00-08:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s2-e8-neil-ashton-career-advice-for-engineers/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Si_B47m9w2Q/maxresdefault.jpg Engineering Career Advice: Lessons I Wish I Knew Earlier Neil Ashton shares engineering career lessons, mapping roles across industry, consulting and technology while explaining how software and AI change the field. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Si_B47m9w2Q 2025-01-09T02:00:00-08:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s2-e7-prof-michael-mahoney-perspectives-on-ai-for-science/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lk4lvKQsqWU/maxresdefault.jpg AI for Science: What Machine Learning Must Get Right | Michael Mahoney Michael Mahoney examines what machine learning must get right for science, from data and licensing to foundation models and commercial viability. https://www.youtube.com/embed/lk4lvKQsqWU 2024-12-26T00:00:00-08:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s2-e6-dr-prith-banerjee-ansys-cto/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9Ic5xgJt6BQ/maxresdefault.jpg The Future of Engineering Simulation and AI | Ansys CTO Prith Banerjee Ansys CTO Prith Banerjee explores the future of engineering simulation, examining AI, foundation models, open source, quantum computing and innovation. https://www.youtube.com/embed/9Ic5xgJt6BQ 2024-12-15T23:00:00-08:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s2-e5-nasa-s-quesst-for-quieter-supersonic-flight-with-peter-coen/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/liem50iWhkw/maxresdefault.jpg NASA X-59: Engineering Quieter Supersonic Flight | Peter Coen NASA’s Peter Coen explains how the X-59 could enable quieter supersonic flight, covering sonic booms, aircraft design, simulation and future regulation. https://www.youtube.com/embed/liem50iWhkw 2024-12-04T00:00:00-08:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s2-e4-celebrating-prof-antony-jameson-a-cfd-pioneer/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DnRdE7tqIRw/maxresdefault.jpg The Algorithms That Transformed CFD | Antony Jameson Antony Jameson recounts the algorithms and flow codes that transformed CFD, connecting numerical methods, aerodynamic design and decades of innovation. https://www.youtube.com/embed/DnRdE7tqIRw 2024-11-20T01:00:00-08:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s2-e3-dr-michael-hutchinson-cycling-aerodynamics-and-the-lifelong-pursuit-to-go-faster/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hdRn4AvCvhQ/maxresdefault.jpg Cycling Aerodynamics: The Lifelong Pursuit of Speed | Michael Hutchinson Michael Hutchinson explores cycling aerodynamics, training, equipment and regulation, sharing a lifelong pursuit of speed as a rider, writer and engineer. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hdRn4AvCvhQ 2024-11-08T03:00:00-08:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s2-e2-the-future-of-cfd-five-key-trends-to-watch/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ayJKToUhp3Y/maxresdefault.jpg The Future of CFD: 5 Key Trends Every Engineer Should Watch Neil Ashton identifies five forces reshaping CFD: GPUs, AI, cloud computing, higher-fidelity certification and consolidation across simulation software. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ayJKToUhp3Y 2024-10-24T00:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s2-e1-dr-nikolas-tombazis-defining-the-future-of-formula-1/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gnWGUgmA4gc/maxresdefault.jpg The Future of Formula 1: Rules, Safety and Engineering | Nikolas Tombazis Nikolas Tombazis explores Formula 1’s rules, safety and engineering, explaining how aerodynamics, technology and team dynamics shape the sport’s future. https://www.youtube.com/embed/gnWGUgmA4gc 2024-10-10T02:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s1-e14-season-1-recap-and-what-comes-next/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xDUcHxTD9Nw/maxresdefault.jpg 14 Lessons on AI, CFD and Engineering—and What Comes Next Neil Ashton revisits Season 1’s lessons across CFD, AI, Formula 1, cycling and HPC, then previews the engineering questions planned for Season 2. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xDUcHxTD9Nw 2024-08-08T10:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s1-e13-prof-anima-anandkumar-the-future-of-ai-and-science/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Mamxev0IcZM/maxresdefault.jpg AI + Science: Building the Next Generation of Scientific Models | Anima Anandkumar Anima Anandkumar explores AI for science, neural operators and weather prediction, explaining how scientific knowledge can guide scalable learning systems. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mamxev0IcZM 2024-07-30T00:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s1-e12-prof-karthik-duraisamy-scientific-foundation-models/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VnISBGD6T14/maxresdefault.jpg Can AI Build Foundation Models for Engineering? | Karthik Duraisamy Karthik Duraisamy explains how foundation models, neural operators and specialised agents could transform CFD, turbulence modelling and engineering. https://www.youtube.com/embed/VnISBGD6T14 2024-07-22T23:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s1-e11-prof-max-welling-machine-learning-pioneer-and-ai-for-science-visionary/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mN8dnkZmczc/maxresdefault.jpg How Machine Learning Can Transform Science | Max Welling Max Welling explores how machine learning can transform science, discussing foundation models, open research, sustainability and responsible innovation. https://www.youtube.com/embed/mN8dnkZmczc 2024-07-09T00:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s1-e10-ai-for-science-personal-thoughts-and-perspectives/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/T-ddFBJgITo/maxresdefault.jpg AI for Science: What It Can—and Cannot—Do Neil Ashton examines what AI for science can and cannot do, comparing data-driven and physics-informed methods for simulation and discovery. https://www.youtube.com/embed/T-ddFBJgITo 2024-07-02T00:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s1-e9-dr-chris-rumsey-nasa-and-computational-fluid-dynamics/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RsGdzzQOGvM/maxresdefault.jpg NASA, CFD and the Future of Turbulence Modelling | Chris Rumsey NASA’s Chris Rumsey explores CFD validation, turbulence modelling, high-lift prediction and certification by analysis, alongside lessons from his career. https://www.youtube.com/embed/RsGdzzQOGvM 2024-06-25T01:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s1-e8-prof-jack-dongarra-high-performance-computing-pioneer/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DgQt6rktdzw/maxresdefault.jpg The Past and Future of High-Performance Computing | Jack Dongarra Jack Dongarra charts the evolution of high-performance computing, explaining its scientific impact, global competition and the technologies ahead. https://www.youtube.com/embed/DgQt6rktdzw 2024-06-18T00:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s1-e7-pat-symonds-formula-1/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vMoIgfHtJHc/maxresdefault.jpg Formula 1 Engineering: Inside a Legendary Career | Pat Symonds Pat Symonds reflects on a legendary Formula 1 career, exploring engineering leadership, team culture, cost caps and the sport’s technological future. https://www.youtube.com/embed/vMoIgfHtJHc 2024-06-10T23:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s1-e6-prof-juan-alonso-the-future-of-computational-science/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KKNWYtaLWWY/maxresdefault.jpg The Future of CFD and Computational Science | Juan Alonso Juan Alonso explores the future of CFD and computational science, from GPUs and cloud computing to machine learning, open source and digital twins. https://www.youtube.com/embed/KKNWYtaLWWY 2024-06-03T23:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s1-e5-dimitris-katsanis-designing-the-world-s-fastest-bikes/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rGjce1qUBT8/maxresdefault.jpg How to Design the World’s Fastest Bikes | Dimitris Katsanis Dimitris Katsanis explains how aerodynamics, materials, rider interaction and UCI rules shape the design of the world’s fastest racing bicycles. https://www.youtube.com/embed/rGjce1qUBT8 2024-05-27T23:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s1-e4-academia-or-industry-phd-or-no-phd-career-advice/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B1Wj8x14wV8/maxresdefault.jpg PhD or Industry? 4 Career Questions Every Engineer Should Ask Neil Ashton answers four career questions for engineers, comparing PhDs, academia, industry and technology roles while sharing lessons from Formula 1. https://www.youtube.com/embed/B1Wj8x14wV8 2024-05-20T23:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s1-e3-prof-tony-purnell-formula-1-british-cycling-and-pi-research/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DfmPgpw6NL4/maxresdefault.jpg From Formula 1 to British Cycling: Engineering High Performance | Tony Purnell Tony Purnell traces a career spanning Formula 1, Jaguar, the FIA and British Cycling, revealing how engineering and leadership drive elite performance. https://www.youtube.com/embed/DfmPgpw6NL4 2024-05-13T23:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s1-e2-dr-florian-menter-turbulence-modelling-pioneer/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M7ul3sa2wiE/maxresdefault.jpg The k-ω SST Model, RANS and the Future of CFD | Florian Menter Florian Menter explains the origins of the k-ω SST turbulence model, the future of RANS and LES, and how machine learning could reshape practical CFD. https://www.youtube.com/embed/M7ul3sa2wiE 2024-05-07T03:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton https://neilashton.co.uk/podcasts/s1-e1-podcast-introduction/ https://i.ytimg.com/vi/elVX780AdMU/maxresdefault.jpg Why I Started an AI, CFD and Engineering Podcast | Neil Ashton Neil Ashton introduces his podcast on AI, CFD and computational engineering, outlining its expert guests, technical themes and practical career insights. https://www.youtube.com/embed/elVX780AdMU 2024-05-07T02:00:00-07:00 yes Neil Ashton