Summary
Tero Frondelius is a senior research and engineering leader with over two decades of expertise in engineering mechanics, specializing in simulation-driven design, multi-body dynamics and finite element analysis. Currently Senior Manager for Research & Method Development at Wärtsilä and Research Director in fatigue at the University of Oulu, he combines industrial R&D leadership with active academic roles, including an associate professorship at Tampere University. His D.Sc.(Tech.) focused on simulation-driven design, reflecting a career-long emphasis on turning advanced simulation methods into practical product innovations for complex rotating machinery. Known for building and guiding multidisciplinary teams, he has repeatedly led the development of new simulation methods for engine dynamics and acoustics that bridge theoretical research and industrial deployment. Based in Laihia, Finland, he brings a rare mix of hands-on technical depth and strategic research management across both university and corporate environments.
11 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MSc), Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science (MSc), Mechanical Engineering at Oulun yliopisto / University of Oulu
Doctor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Doctor of Science, Mechanical Engineering at University of Oulu
German, English, Finnish, Swedish