A Mechanical Engineer by training, Mark has worked in the field of computational mathematical modelling using finite element methods for over 35 years. In that time, he worked on projects as diverse as automotive engine and suspension systems, satellite systems, jet engines and formula 1. Currently the technical specialist in Europe for MSC.Nastran at the MSC.Software Corporation, a position he has held for more than 22 years, Mark brings his varied experience to bear in solving simulation problems with the MSC.Nastran finite element solver. Particular areas of interest include Superelements, Optimisation, Virtual Mass, Nonlinear, Dynamics and of course DMAP programming.