2023 · Recognition
Deloitte Quantum Climate Challenge
1st Place · 58 Teams
Winner of the Deloitte Quantum Climate Challenge 2023.
Kourosh Sayar
Materials & Simulation Engineer
Materials Engineering, Finite element modeling, computational mechanics and simulation, and engineering software development for industrial applications.
Experience
Apr 2024 – Present
PhD Researcher | Materials Simulation & FEA
Ghent University · Ghent, BelgiumVLAIO-funded industrial research project.
Developing and validating finite element models and simulation tools for industrial materials and manufacturing applications in collaboration with Vandewiele, Picanol, and Sioen.
Mar 2022 – Dec 2023
Quantum Computing Research Assistant
QBee B.V. · Leuven, BelgiumDeveloped computational models, numerical algorithms, and Python-based simulation workflows for molecular and materials systems, with focus on accuracy and computational efficiency.
Aug 2019 – Dec 2021
R&D Researcher
Gil Fanavar Knowledge-Based Enterprise · Rasht, IranProvided R&D and laboratory support for chemical-industry clients, including analytical work, technical reporting, and problem solving.
Selected Publications
Twist Explicit Virtual Fiber Modeling of Cantilever Bending in Fibrous Assemblies
IJSS, 2026Numerical prediction of the in-plane bending properties of fibrous reinforcements using a mesoscopic virtual fiber finite element approach
Composites Part B: Engineering, 2026A Virtual Fiber Finite Element Framework for Predicting the Tensile Behavior of Twisted Yarns with Fiber Property Variability
Finite Element Analysis and Design, 2026Toward Metal-Organic Framework Design by Quantum Computing
ArXiv preprint, 2023Physico-mechanical properties of PVA and halloysite nanotube nanocomposite films
Applied Polymer Science, 2022Selected Highlights
Industrial R&D
Industry Collaboration
Belgian Engineering Partners
Simulation projects connected to Vandewiele, Picanol, Sioen, Bexco, and Beaulieu.
2023 · Berlin
Technical Speaker
Bitkom Quantum Summit
Speaker on “Quantum Advantage for Sustainability”.
About
Materials and simulation engineer with experience in finite element modeling, computational mechanics, numerical methods, and engineering software development. I work on physics-based models for materials, fibrous structures, and industrial processes, with a strong focus on practical engineering applications.
Contact
Email: sayar.kourosh@gmail.com
Location: Ghent, Belgium
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kouroshsayar