Formula Student Vehicle Modelling: Tires, Suspension, and Electric Powertrain
| Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|
| 18 May 2026, 22:00 EDT | 18 May 2026, 23:15 EDT |
Overview
What if your simulation could tell you why your car is slow—before you ever hit the track?
This webinar focuses on the core subsystem models that form the foundation of a high-fidelity Formula Student vehicle simulation. You’ll learn how to model and parameterise key vehicle components, starting with tire behaviour, progressing through multibody suspension systems, and extending to electric powertrain architectures.
The session explores tire modelling workflows, including data import and fitting, before demonstrating how suspension kinematics and dynamics can be represented using multibody models. It also covers electric powertrain modelling, including battery packs, motors, and motor controllers, and how these components interact at the system level.
By the end of this webinar, teams will understand how to build accurate, reusable subsystem models that capture the essential physics needed for vehicle performance analysis and serve as reliable building blocks for full-vehicle simulation.
The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A, giving you the chance to ask questions directly to our automotive engineering team.
Highlights
- Tire modelling workflows, including tire data import, fitting, and integration into vehicle simulations
- Multibody suspension modelling to capture realistic kinematics and dynamics
- Electric powertrain modelling, covering battery packs, motors, and motor controllers
- How subsystem models interact at a system level to influence vehicle performance
- Best practices for building reusable, physics‑based models for Formula Student applications
About the Presenter
Veer Alakshendra
Dr. Veer Alakshendra is a professional at MathWorks, where he currently serves as the Manager, heading the dynamic Education Programs Team in India. In this role, along with his team, he plays a pivotal role in supporting and nurturing Student Programs. He has contributed extensively to the field by developing engaging and informative content in various formats, including videos and blogs. His content covers a wide spectrum of topics, including vehicle dynamics, electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and robotics. He has also contributed significantly to academic and competitive realms. He has served as a judge at numerous international and national competitions. During his doctoral journey at VNIT Nagpur, Dr. Veer won two International Simulink Student Challenges. His research and academic pursuits have revolved around the domains of kinematics, dynamics, control design, vibration, and optimization, all within the context of mechatronics. Dr. Veer holds a master's degree in mechatronics from NITK Surathkal and a PhD in Robotics from VNIT, Nagpur.
Nobu Iijima
Nobu Iijima is an automotive systems engineer with deep expertise in vehicle dynamics simulation and model-based development. He specializes in MATLAB/Simulink-driven workflows, nonlinear vehicle modeling, and simulation-to-test correlation, with extensive experience in Formula Student vehicle development and embedded control systems, including BMS software. His work focuses on using high-fidelity models to drive robust design decisions and accelerate development.
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