These rare awards attest to the talent and excellence of Ruben Ibanez and of the research he has conducted. His work is advancing the development of the hybrid paradigm that combines physics-based models with data-driven models, the latter in turn making the data "smarter".
Under the direction of Professor Francisco Chinesta, Director of the Scientific Department and Chairman of ESI Group Scientific Committee, and Professor Antonio Huerta, professor at the University of Barcelona and member of the ESI Group Scientific Committee, and with guidance from Dr. Emmanuelle Abisset-Chavanne and Dr. Jean-Louis Duval, Ruben Ibanez was recognized for his work on model-order reduction algorithms based on PGD (Proper Generalized Decomposition) and on artificial intelligence techniques. Both topics lie at the heart of the Hybrid Twin™ concept introduced by ESI that makes it possible to turn simulation into a key decision-making tool and a driver of industrial performance and that also features predictive maintenance that can be configured in real-time.
The Hybrid Twin™ monitors system changes in real-time and offers the possibility to accurately predict individual product specific behavior. Taking two real examples within industries, the Hybrid Twin™ means an average reduction of 30 % in the maintenance and monitoring costs of a wind farm or reducing downtime and maintenance costs of helicopter systems.
"We are proud to see Ruben's work honored. We are dedicated to surrounding ourselves with the greatest scientific minds to move the technology forward and to unleash the potential of simulation. Adding value for the Group's manufacturing clients is the aim of all our projects," notes Professor Francisco Chinesta. "The awarding of two prizes to this thesis is a tremendous form of recognition for the ESI teams who work each day to improve the data-model hybrid paradigm, which has found a practical application in the Hybrid TwinTM concept."
About ESI Group
Founded in 1973, ESI Group is a leading innovator in Virtual Prototyping solutions and a global enabler of industrial transformation. Thanks to the company’s unique know-how in the physics of materials, it has developed and refined, over the last 45 years, advanced simulation capabilities. Having identified gaps in the traditional approach to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), ESI has introduced a holistic methodology centered on industrial productivity and product performance throughout its entire lifecycle, i.e. Product Performance Lifecycle™, from engineering to manufacturing and in operation.
Present in more than 40 countries, and in major industrial sectors, ESI employs 1200 high level specialists. In 2019, its turnover was 146M€. ESI is headquartered in France and is listed on compartment B of Euronext Paris.
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About Virtual Prototyping
The transformation of the industrial sector towards a new economy focused on usage is a reality impacting all stakeholders – reducing time to market, intensifying competition, putting pressure on cost, along with regulatory, safety, and environmental disruptions. The challenge for industrials is considerable: to innovate and transform while boosting growth and profitability.
Virtual Prototyping brings an answer allowing industrials to eliminate physical tests and real prototypes. The benefits of ESI’s simulation solutions translate into concrete financial and performance improvements, from initial production to full Product Performance Lifecycle™, paving the way for predictive maintenance.