CV
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Education
- Ph.D in Mechanics and Energetic, University of Burgundy, France, 2013
- Master of Business Administration, University of Burgundy, France, 2013
- Master of Science (Material sciences, Acoustic, Vibration, Numerical methods), University of Burgundy, France, 2010
- Master of Engineering, University of Burgundy, France, 2010
Work experience
- 2022-present: Technical Expert Aerospace Vibro-Acoustics - ESI North America | Farmington Hills, MI, USA
- Provides technical expertise for vibro-acoustic simulations for aerospace applications. Activities focused on customer specific projects, presales studies and training development.
- Takes part in engineering software development planning sessions ensuring customer feedback is accounted for. Participates in developing feature acceptance criteria.
- Management and technical coaching of a team of three application engineers.
- Methodology development:
- Simulation resource and time requirement prediction based on large data sets of previous models solve log using Bayesian regressions.
- Development of a Bayesian optimization for rapid probabilistic estimations of overall level on frequency response coupled finite element-boundary element models.
- Shock simulation using the virtual mode synthesis and the finite element method (implicit and explicit transient formulations).
- Damping projection models using the modal strain energy.
- Feature prototyping using the Python environment as part of the methodology development, allowing for early acceptance from the customer before feature development
- 2021-2022: Technical Fellow - ZIN Technologies | Middleburg Heights, OH, USA
2018 - 2021: Lead Vibro-Acoustics Engineer- NASA SLS Universal Stage Adapter (USA) acoustic simulation lead for Payload Environmental Control. Creates simulation models using VA One and FEMAP NASTRAN for acoustic prediction for launch vehicle lift off and transonic environment simulation.
- Applied NASA’s processes from handbooks and standards for:
- Simulation model processes
- Model verification and validation
- Uncertainties evaluation
- Requirement verification
- Development of innovative acoustic treatment solutions:
- Ultra low frequency linear Helmholtz resonators for launch vehicles
- Mid and high frequency foam absorbers
- Took active part in the development of large scale test verification for the simulation models using Direct Field Acoustic Testing (DFAT)
- Past test experience on a pathfinder article in high power reverberation room (NASA RATF)
- Developed dedicated ultra low frequency high intensity test apparatus (impedance tube)
- Technical supervision of a team of two engineers:
- Led the team through the development of an aeroacoustic vent simulation using OpenFOAM.
- 2017-2018: Senior Application Engineer - ESI North America | Farmington Hills, MI, USA
2014-2017: Application Engineer- Plan, budget and execute vibro-acoustics engineering services projects using VA One solutions for the full frequency spectrum. Projects involve a wide range of customers from off-highway to aerospace industries.
- Developed new simulation processes in coordination with the research and development team to meet customers needs, e.g. Direct Field Acoustic Testing (DFAT) simulation, reduced hybrid model for launch vehicles and automotive pass-by noise simulation. Publish and present innovative simulation methods in technical conferences organized by societies of experts.
- Provided remote and on site customer support for ESI Group vibro-acoustics software solutions to North American customers. This includes providing assistance for software usage and academic background.
- Prepared and present customer specific presales projects in order to demonstrate software capability to meet customer needs for a given problem.
- Transferred theoretical and practical knowledge to customers through software training.
- Wrote multiple scripts and programs interfacing with the VA One software for both internal and customer use.
- Wrote and presented conference papers and webinars on innovative vibro-acoustics topics.
- Assigned to aerospace customers since 2016.
- 2013-2014: Test Engineer - Welience: Automotive and Transportation Department | Magny-Cours, France
- Acted as Test Engineer – responsible for mechanical engineering aspects such as prep, measurement, and analysis of vibrations and noise levels on car parts for various projects involving hydraulic systems.
- Led design operations of various mechanical test methods and benches for vibration, mechanical resistance, thermal resistance and fluid abrasion resistance studies.
- Managed daily customer relations to provide exceptional service, such as developing post-test reports to communicate results.
Skills
- Vibro - acoustics simulation
- Finite Element Method
- Boundary Element Method
- Statistical Energy Analysis
- Hybrid FE-SEA Method
- Shock simulation
- Experimental skills
- Data acquisition
- Signal Processing
- Transfer Path Analysis
- Testing experience in high power reverberation room
- Structural Dynamics
- Numerical Methods
- High Performance Computing
- Mechanical Modeling Research
- Scientific redaction
- Project management
- Procedure/Operations Development
- Report Development
- Languages: English & French
- ME Software: VA One, NOVA, FOAM-X, NX NASTRAN, VPS, CATIA V5, Solidworks
- Computer Languages: Python, Matlab, Labview, Visual Basic
Publications
Castel, A. and Trameçon, A. (2025). "CSimulation of Shock Propagation and Composite Fracture on a Pressure Vessel Composite Shell and Test Apparatus." AIAA SCITECH 2025 Forum. AIAA 2025-2665
Castel, A. et al. (2024). "Bayesian Optimization for Rapid Probabilistic Estimations of Overall Level on Frequency Response Models." ECSSMET 2024.
Weston, A.R.; Castel, A.; Gardner, B.; Hadjit, R. and Deshpande, S. (2024). "Advanced acoustic simulation of aircraft test environments: integration of the direct field acoustic testing methodology." NOISE-CON24.
Ghosh, A., Castel, A., Thor, W., Arjunan, R. (2023). "H-Matrix BEM application and validation for space habitat." Journal of Sound and Vibration. 331(11).
Castel, A., Gardner, B.K., Calloni, M. (2023). "Strain Energy Proportional Damping For Modal Frequency Response Models"/i>.
Lin, L., Castel, A., Kissil, A., Wang, G., and Gardner, B. (2023). "Correlation Study of SWOT Payload Acoustic Prediction and Test." AIAA SCITECH 2023 Forum. AIAA 2023-1520
Gottschall, M., Binder, B., Castel, A., (2023). "Towards Certification by Simulation with model-based continuous Engineering Processes showcased on eVTOL Application." Vertical Flight Society 78th Annual Forum & Technology Display.0
Calloni, M. et al. (2012). "A pass-by noise prediction method based on source-path-receiver approach combining simulation and test data." SAE International Journal of Advances and Current Practices in Mobility. Volume 1, pages 120-125.
Castel, A., Godfrey, A. et al., (2019). "Virtual Reproduction Reverberant Test Environment." SCLV Dynamics Workshop 2019.
Castel, A., Medeiros, A. et al., (2018). "Enhanced DFAT Simulation: Optimization and correlation study." SCLV Dynamics Workshop 2019.
Calloni, M., Musser, C., Castel, A., Medeiros, A. (2018). "Simulation Methodology for Pass-by Noise Optimization." 2018 JSAE Annual Congress.
Castel,A. et al., (2018). "Investigating Diffusivity Of Virtual Diffuse Field Acoustic Test (DFAT) Using Boundary Element Modeling And Wavenumber-Frequency Analysis." ECSSMET 2018.'
Yang, W., Dinsmore, M., Castel, A., de Alba Alvarez, R. et al., (2018). "Acoustic Simulation of Multilayered Noise Control Treatment with Porous Material." SAE Technical Paper. 2018-01-0144.'
Castel, A., Hadjit, R., Calloni, M., America, E.N. and Masini, V.A. (2017). "A hybrid FE-SEA model reduction method to obtain detailed responses at chosen locations from a large launch vehicle model." EUCASS 2017.
Loredo, A. and Castel, A. (2014). "Two multilayered plate models with transverse shear warping functions issued from three dimensional elasticity equations." Composite Structures. 117.
Castel, A. et al. (2013). "A comparison between models for the study of static and dynamic behavior of heterogeneous multilayer composite plates." Dynacomp.
Castel, A. et al. (2012). "Vibroacoustic simulation of heterogeneous multilayer composite plates involving low Young's modulus viscoelastic materials." Dynacomp.
Loredo, A. and Castel, A. (2012). "A multilayer anisotropic plate model with warping functions for the study of vibrations reformulated from Woodcock's work." Journal of sound and vibration. 332(102–125).
Castel, A. et al. (2012). "Complex power distribution analysis in plates covered with passive constrained layer damping patches." Journal of Sound and Vibration. 331(11).'
Service and leadership
- Founding member and President of La Petite Ecole Française de Cleveland, a non-profit dedicated to teaching French to the children of French speaking families in the region of Cleveland.
