Vehicle Electrification Expo 2026 Exhibitor List

Dr. Padmeya P. Indurkar is a Modelling and Simulation Industry Consultant at Dassault Systèmes. Padmeya’s current role is aimed at transforming clients’ product development workflows by enabling simulation-driven design through advanced capabilities such as generative design, parametric and topology optimisation, additive manufacturing, and ML/AI-driven modelling for a range of industries, from automotive to aerospace, and from energy to life sciences. His recent work focuses on multi-physics simulation-driven battery engineering for cells, modules and packs through integration of CAD and emerging electro-chemo-mechanics CAE capabilities. Prior to this, Padmeya worked as a Research Associate at the University of Cambridge on computational fracture mechanics and developed data-driven deep learning techniques for lattice architected materials. Padmeya holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Kevin Porter is the UK Director at Tecman Group, where he first started in 1999. Tecman is an advanced material converter and end-to-end manufacturing partner for bonding, surface protection, acoustic insulation, and thermal and electrical management applications. Kevin’s technical background and track record of introducing innovation have given him an exceptional understanding of industry challenges, which he has used to grow Tecman into a leading innovator in battery cell thermal management. Kevin has established relationships with major automotive OEMs and suppliers, which has helped Tecman become recognised as a trusted engineering and manufacturing partner. The company specialises in the development of advanced thermal management solutions that improve performance and extend cell life, making Kevin an authority on the nexus of thermal management, materials innovation and high-volume manufacturing.

Graduated from University of Sheffield with a MEng in Aerospace Engineering and entered the Automotive industry for 5 years. Most of my experience is within Powertrain, developing and innovating testing methodologies for Powertrain-in-loop and Vehicle-in-loop test beds to left shift tests from road to rig to promote efficiency. In the past 2 years, I have shifted my focus and moved into Software-in-loop testing and development of Digital Twins to further left shift rigs to virtual testing. I am now the Subject Matter Expert for Propulsion SiL Design in JLR driving testing on virtual environment to derisk physical rigs and vehicle prototypes.

Gery has nearly a decade of experience in the field of modelling and simulation across a broad range of engineering disciplines, working for OEM and automotive consultancy. These include Jaguar Land Rover and MAHLE Powertrain before joining Cosworth just over 2 years ago. He started his career as a project engineer, where he focused on researching, developing, and delivering thermal systems. After this time, Gery focused specifically on the modelling of thermal systems and expanded his modelling expertise to include vehicle, powertrain, and battery systems.

Dr Jennifer Channell is recognised as a leader in the battery industry. Jennifer is Commercial and Partnerships Lead for Anaphite Ltd where she leads the commercial and marketing functions to bring Anaphite’s dry battery electrode process technology to market. Jennifer is known in particular for her work with UK Government’s Faraday Battery Battery Challenge. Jennifer worked with the Faraday Institution to put the UK at the forefront of electrochemical and battery materials research and solidified this position in her role as Innovation Lead for Batteries during which she helped to grow the UK’s battery supply chain through investing in innovative R&D projects. She has also supported battery manufacturing skills development in the UK awarding funding to support upskilling and reskilling as well as new skills initiatives. Jennifer is also Project Director for Europe for the Volta Foundation, a not-for-profit dedicated to advancing the global battery ecosystem through community. Jennifer is a thought leader and a strong advocate for the power of collaboration and innovation and regularly features during panel discussions at global battery events. Jennifer is also a Battery Ambassador for the Battery Associates and is a professional Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry and IOM3.

Philip Withers is the first Regius Professor of Materials and is a Fellow of the Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering and a Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and the Indian National Science Academy. He is the Chief Scientist of the Henry Royce Institute. His research focusses on imaging, modelling and understanding the behaviour of materials in real time and 3D often in situ under demanding environments.

Dr. Geoff Mackey is the UK Country Head for PlasticsEurope and a Fellow of the Inst of Directors, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institute of Environmental Management & Accounting. He has over 20 years of experience at BASF and currently advises on sustainability, science, and environment. He holds a doctorate concerning the strategic business value of social networks.

Dr. Richard Ahlfeld is CEO and Founder of Monolith, a no-code AI platform used by the world's leading automotive, aerospace and industrial engineering teams from Siemens and Honeywell to Rolls-Royce and BMW. Dr. Ahlfeld received his PhD in Aerospace Engineering and Data Science from Imperial College. He has been recognized across academia and industry including being named to MIT Technology Review's Top 10 Innovators under 35, invited as a Research Engineer to NASA where he worked on the Mars rocket, and recognized as an Automotive News Europe 'Rising Star'.

Francisco Carranza is the Chief Executive for BASQUEVOLT, a battery cell technology company that aims to become a world leader in solid state batteries that will enable the potential mass deployment of electric transportation and stationary energy storage. Before joining BASQUEVOLT, Francisco has developed a career in the automotive sector for more than 20 years. Before joining Basquevolt, Francisco was a member of the Executive Committee for battery cell producer ACC Automotive Cells Company. He was also Managing Director of Nissan Energy division at Nissan Motor Corporation. Francisco has two engineering degrees and holds two MBAs.