Physical Modeling in Simulink and Introduction to Simscape
Overview
This virtual session introduces co-simulation strategies for physical modeling in Simulink, addressing the growing need for system-level integration of control and physical domains. It highlights key approaches – including Simscape modeling, FMU integration, and reduced-order modeling – and discusses their roles in enabling efficient, multi-domain simulation. Practical use cases will illustrate how these methods support robust control design, verification, and system optimization.
Highlights
We will cover the following topics:
- Motivation for co-simulation of complex system models in Simulink
- Co-simulation with external simulation tools
- Reduced order modeling
- Simscape: native physical modeling platform in Simulink
- Mechanical and thermal system modeling
- Power electronics modeling
Who Should Attend
- This seminar is designed for analysis engineers: system-level, thermal, cooling system, and power electronics
About the Presenter
Andrew Greff
Andrew Greff is a senior application engineer at MathWorks. He specializes in physical modeling using Simscape and focuses on thermal, fluid, and multibody systems. Before joining MathWorks, Andrew worked for GM and Stellantis developing advanced hardware and controls for engines specializing in airflow and emissions. He obtained his PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Alabama focusing on airflow modeling, catalyst control and mechatronics.
Joel Van Sickel
Joel Van Sickel, Principal Application Engineer at MathWorks, specializes in Simscape Electrical, with a focus on power electronics and real-time testing. Prior to MathWorks, he worked as a hardware design engineer for radar power supplies and power systems at Raytheon. He earned a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University in 2010.
Agenda
| Time | Title |
10:00 – 12:00 |
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