Ali Najafi is a highly experienced professional in the field of application engineering, specializing in solids and structural mechanics. Currently serving as a Senior Manager at Synopsys Inc since July 2025, Ali previously held several senior leadership roles at Ansys, where responsibilities included program management and project leadership. Notable expertise encompasses simulation technology adaptation, mathematical design optimization under uncertainty, and coupled simulations, covering various applications such as electronic package structural integrity and the simulation of rock-cutting processes. Ali's extensive background includes significant research positions at AlphaSTAR Corporation and the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, focusing on composite materials and aerospace applications. Ali holds a PhD in Computational Engineering and advanced degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Mississippi State University and Iran University of Science and Technology.
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