The Neil Ashton Podcast
This podcast focuses on explaining the fascinating ways that science and engineering change the world around us. In each episode, we talk to leading engineers from elite-level sports like cycling and Formula 1 to some of world's top academics to understand how fluid dynamics, machine learning & supercomputing are bringing in a new era of discovery. We also hear life stories, career advice and lessons they've learnt along the way that will help you to pursue a career in science and engineering.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 68 minutes
- Episodes
- 29
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
S3 EP4 - 5 tips for CAE engineers in the era of AI
In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Neil discusses the impact of AI on CAE engineering, providing five essential tips for engineers to thrive in this evolving landscape. The conversation cove…
S3 EP3 - Professor Johannes Brandstetter on AI for Computational Fluid Dynamics
In this conversation, Neil Ashton interviews Prof. Johannes Brandstetter, a physicist turned machine learning expert, about his journey from academia to industry, focusing on the application of machi…
S3 EP2 - Prof. Russell Cummings - World leader in Aerospace Engineering and Hypersonics
In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Professor Russell Cummings shares his extensive journey through the fields of aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics and hypersonics. He discusses his …
S3 EP1 - Prof. Mike Giles - A CFD and Computational Finance Pioneer
In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Professor Mike Giles shares his extensive journey through the fields of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), computational finance and HPC. He discusses his…
S2 EP11 - Foundational AI Models for Fluids
In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, the discussion revolves around foundational models in fluid dynamics, particularly in the context of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Neil shares insigh…
S2 EP10 - Dr. Kurt Bergin-Taylor, Head of Innovation - Tudor Pro Cycling
In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Neil discusses the intersection of cycling and engineering with Kurt Bergin-Taylor, head of innovation at Tudor Pro Cycling. They explore how technology a…
S2, EP9 - New Job Update! (and a small apology..)
A short episode to give a brief update on what I've been doing and to say sorry for not putting out episodes recently. I've joined NVIIDA as a Distinguished CAE Architect and have been rather busy! N…
S2, EP8 - Neil Ashton - Career advice for Engineers
In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Neil discusses career advice for aspiring engineers, focusing on the differences between various types of companies, job roles, and the growing importance …
S2, EP7 - Prof. Michael Mahoney - Perspectives on AI4Science
In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Professor Michael Mahoney discusses the intersection of machine learning, mathematics, and computer science. The conversation covers topics such as randomi…
S2, EP6 - Dr. Prith Banerjee - ANSYS CTO
In this episode of the Neil Ashton Podcast, Dr. Prith Banerjee, CTO of Ansys, shares his extensive journey from academia to the corporate world, discussing the interplay between academia and industry…
S2, EP5 - NASA's Quesst for Quieter Supersonic Flight with Peter Coen
In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Peter Coen from NASA discusses the evolution and future of supersonic travel, focusing on the challenges faced by the Concorde, the technological hurdles o…
S2, EP4 - Celebrating Prof. Antony Jameson: A CFD Pioneer
In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, we celebrate the life and contributions of Professor Antony Jameson, a pioneer in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The conversation explores his early i…
S2, EP3 - Dr Michael Hutchinson - Cycling aerodynamics and the lifelong pursuit to go faster
In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of cycling, focusing on the critical role of aerodynamics and the evolution of training techniques. Featuring Dr. Micha…
S2, EP2: The Future of CFD: 5 Key Trends to Watch
In this episode, Neil discusses five key trends in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) that are shaping the industry now and in the coming years. He emphasizes the growing importance of GPUs, the inte…
S2, EP1 - Dr. Nikolas Tombazis - From Poacher to Gamekeeper, Defining the future of Formula 1
In this episode of the Neil Ashton podcast, Nikolas Tombazis discusses his journey into engineering and Formula One, starting from his passion for mathematics, physics, and design. He shares how his …
S1, EP14 - Season 1 Recap and what's next
The first season of the Neil Ashton podcast comes to a close with a recap of the episodes and a glimpse into what's to come in the next season. Look out for Season 2 in September with lots more great…
S1, EP13 - Prof. Anima Anandkumar - The future of AI+Science
Professor Anima Anandkumar is one of the worlds leading scientists in the field of AI & ML with more than 30k citations, a h-index of 80 and numerous landmark papers such as FourCastNet, which got wo…
S1, EP12 - Prof Karthik Duraisamy - Scientific Foundational Models
Prof. Karthik Duraisamy is a Professor at the University of Michigan, the Director of the Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering (MICDE) and the founder of the startup Geminus…
S1, EP11 - Prof. Max Welling - Machine Learning Pioneer & AI4Science Visionary
In this episode, Neil interviews Professor Max Welling, one of the foremost experts in Machine Learning about AI4Science: the use of machine learning and AI to solve challenges in various scientific …
S1, EP10 - AI4Science - Personal Thoughts and Perspectives
This episode sets the scene for upcoming discussions on AI4Science with world renowned experts on machine learning. The focus is on using machine learning to solve scientific problems, such as comput…