Career and Academic Journey - The speaker's career journey includes structural mechanics research, exploring the limitations of linear elastic theories, and pursuing computational mechanics of materials in Stuttgart [5][6][7] - The speaker's research focuses on material modeling, mathematical model extraction, and integrating algorithms into numerical analysis programs, particularly for non-metallic materials and soft materials [13] Research Projects and Applications - The speaker is involved in data-driven material modeling, especially for composite materials like rubber, using machine learning to automate the generation of mathematical models [17][19] - Research includes modeling biological tissues, developing a single framework for various tissue models, and creating software for organ-level analysis, exemplified by a heart simulation project [20][22][23] - The speaker's work extends to simulating the thermo-mechanical behavior of thermoplastic materials at different temperatures, addressing the temperature sensitivity of plastics in engineering applications [25][27] - The speaker's research aims to virtualize physical observations using physics, mathematics, and data science to develop accurate software for engineers designing systems with components like rubber [30] Digital Transformation Initiative - The company is establishing a digital transformation center at OT Builter, driven by the Industry 40 concept and the revolution in artificial intelligence [32][35] - The digital transformation center received 3 million euros in support from the European Union, with 33 million euros for technical support and 5 million euros for machinery and laboratory infrastructure [36] - The company conducted workshops with approximately 40 stakeholders in the machinery manufacturing and automotive sectors to develop sectoral digitalization roadmaps [37] - The company visited centers in Germany to study their working models, business plans, and R&D ecosystems to refine its service models [37] - The company is providing digital transformation services to firms, including creating roadmaps, strategic plans, and pilot applications, currently serving 8 firms with direct on-site implementation [39]