Bob Tickel

Bob G. Tickel is the Director of Multidisciplinary Simulation and a veteran engineering leader with nearly four decades of experience advancing simulation driven product development. He specializes in integrating modeling, simulation, and analysis across engineering domains to improve system performance, accelerate development cycles, and strengthen data informed decision making.
Bob is widely recognized for bridging theoretical modeling with real world application, enabling teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and innovative solutions. His leadership has played a key role in expanding digital engineering capabilities and mentoring emerging simulation professionals across global teams.
He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and an M.S. in Engineering from Purdue University. A frequent speaker at industry conferences, Bob shares insights on the evolving role of simulation, the integration of AI and machine learning in engineering workflows, and the power of multidisciplinary collaboration in solving complex challenges.
Bob is based in Columbus, Indiana, where he continues to champion simulation as a strategic enabler of engineering excellence.