Benedikt is co-founder and Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of MatAlytics Ltd. Specialising in material behaviour, numerical modelling, and experimental validation, Benedikt brings a deep expertise in high-temperature materials, particularly deformation behaviour and damage and fatigue predictions for the aerospace and power generation sectors. His skill set was significantly enhanced by working on major projects with Siemens, Rolls-Royce and EDF. Benedikt developed the initial prototype of CITRUS.

Dr Chris Hyde is a highly active researcher and academic at the University of Nottingham. His expertise ranges from the development of novel experimental techniques for the determination of material properties, to the building of mathematical models for numerical simulation of engineering components. As CEO, his role extends beyond research; he is instrumental in steering the strategic direction of the business, ensuring that MatAlytics innovates with market needs and drives the success of the company.

Dan is Director & Chairman at MatAlytics, bringing his extensive international experience in the technology sector to help drive the early stages of development and scale up. He has a deep commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation with a portfolio of roles including Chairman, Director and Non Executive across CryoLogyx, digiLab and CytoSwim. Prior to this Dan was Vice President Euro North for Dassault Systemes, responsible for software solutions across a range of sectors and product lines.

Paul Garman is a multilingual MBA and seasoned international business leader with over 30 years of experience spanning executive and non-executive roles. His career covers a wide range, from start-ups to global corporates, managing P&Ls from £1 million to £200 million. Specialising in bioscience and technology, Paul has a knack for driving innovation to gain a competitive edge and scaling businesses quickly. Paul is recognised for his strategic insight and ability to foster growth and innovation across various sectors.

Ryan Lye, with a Master’s degree in Engineering and a Ph.D. in experimental and numerical characterisation of abradable materials in aero engines, brings a deep understanding of coding and neural networks. Specialising in the training of highly accurate neural networks, he is set to enhance CITRUS by integrating his expertise to improve its analytical capabilities. Ryan’s role emphasises the practical application of advanced machine learning techniques in real-world scenarios, promising significant advancements in the project’s efficiency and innovation.

With dual engineering diplomas from France and Germany and a Ph.D. in Materials Science, William excels in finite element modelling and advanced material modelling. His expertise extends to developing complex material models, making significant contributions across various sectors. At MatAlytics, William is tasked with developing the initial finite element models, a role critical for ensuring high-quality data integrity. Given that MatAlytics’ models are trained on these data, his expertise is vital in laying the foundation for accurate simulations.

Ivor holds a Master of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Leicester. He joined MatAlytics as Lead Software Engineer, specialising in unit testing, .NET frameworks, C#, SQL, and API development.

Ivor’s expertise ensures the reliability and efficiency of our software solutions. His skills are crucial for MatAlytics’ success, driving innovation and maintaining the high standards of our engineering and software development.