COMSOL® Modeling Seminar at Empa

March 31, 2026 Dübendorf 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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Shape Optimization

This seminar is an opportunity for both new and experienced users of the COMSOL Multiphysics® software to advance their skills in multiphysics simulation.

Throughout multiple sessions, we will demonstrate the capabilities and workflow of the software and guide you through hands-on exercises. You will also have the opportunity to get personalized feedback on your modeling problems from COMSOL engineers.

Schedule

09:30–10:00 | Welcome Coffee

10:00–10:30 | Introduction to COMSOL Multiphysics® and Highlights of Version 6.4

10:30–11:15 | Empa User Presentations

  • Yuki Nagae, 401: Physiological Model Using the Bioheat Transfer Module
  • Francesco Maria Bellussi, 504: Design and Optimization of Structured Adsorbers for Direct Air Capture
  • Jose Simon Greminger, 401: CFD and Thermal Transport Simulations to Model a Refrigerator with Perishable Items

11:15–11:45 | Technical Session 1: Electromagnetics (Low & High Frequency)

11:45–12:15 | Technical Session 2: Fluid Flow + Heat Transfer

12:15–13:15 | Lunch Break

13:15–13:45 | Technical Session 3: Nonlinear Structural Materials

13:45–15:15 | Parallel Hands-on Sessions

  • COMSOL® for New Users
    Build a solid foundation for your modeling work. Learn the fundamental workflow and best practices for modeling. Try key modeling steps, including creating geometry, setting up physics, meshing, solving, and evaluating results.
  • For Advanced Users
    13:45–14:30 Technical Session 4:
    Optimization + Uncertainty Quantification

    14:30–15:15 Technical Session 5:
    Surrogate Modeling + Application Building

15:15–16:00 | Coffee Break and Individual Discussions Q&A

Depending on the interests of the audience, this content may be adapted by the instructors, and different exercise topics can be addressed (e.g., structural mechanics, electromagnetism, chemical engineering, heat transfer, or CFD).

Materials and Registration Information

This is an exclusive event is for users from Empa, EAWAG and ETH domain network only.

We recommend bringing a laptop to the event in order to practice the new functionality right away.

A trial version of COMSOL Multiphysics® and its add-on modules will be provided to all registrants. It will be valid for 14 days so that everyone can continue working with the software after the event.

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Workshop Details

Location

Empa-Akademie, Dübendorf
Überlandstrasse 129
Dübendorf 8600
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