Thomas P. Gielda, Ph.D. Global Director of Mechanical Structures and Systems
Whirlpool Corporation
Thomas P. Gielda, Ph.D.
Global Director of Mechanical Structures and Systems
Whirlpool Corporation
Dr. Thomas Gielda's illustrious career began in 1988 with McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company. He performed research in interdisciplinary computational fluid dynamics, with primary emphasis on optimization of high-speed propulsion system performance until 1993 when he earned the title of Senior Research Scientist. From 1993 until 1996 at Ford Motor Company, Dr. Gielda was responsible for the introduction of parallel processing methodologies and integration of computational design software to enhance efficiency and reduce manufacturing time. He led a team in developing tools and processes required to evaluate the efficacy of the vehicle thermal management and climate control systems. From 1996 until 2001, as the Staff Technical Specialist at Visteon Automotive Systems, he was responsible for the development of a total vehicle Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) simulation program. In 2001, he was promoted to the Distinguished Technical Fellow responsible for the developing and implementing the advanced development strategy for Computer Aided Design /Engineering at Visteon Automotive Systems. In 2004, he joined the Whirlpool Corporation as the Global Director of Mechanical Structures and Systems where he oversees technical centers around the world. He has ten US and two French patents and over thirty-five technical publications.