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In this episode, we speak with Emmanuella Sotiropoulou, Vice President of Prometheus Applied Technologies.
From early engineering curiosity to leading a niche high-impact company, Emmanuella is driving innovation in hydrogen combustion. We explore how Prometheus transforms diesel engines into hydrogen engines using holistic combustion solutions – combining ignition systems, injection strategies, and advanced CFD methods.
She shares her perspective on the evolving role of simulation: where its untapped potential lies, why mesh and chemical mechanisms remain bottlenecks, and how AI will accelerate predictability and speed in future development workflows.
We also discuss team leadership in a specialized environment, including how small, strengths-based teams collaborate, learn, and stay ahead in a fast-moving industry.
Finally, we hear a personal reflection on purpose, energy, and support, and how meaningful work and the right people around you can fuel long-term performance.
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Chapters
1. #0 Intro (00:00:00)
2. #1 Small Teams, Big Impact: Transforming ICE Know-How (00:01:21)
3. #2 From Fixing Phones to becoming “M” (00:06:25)
4. #3 Proving the doubters wrong – CFD delivers real results (00:11:00)
5. #4 Building Teams that Truly Deliver (00:19:40)
6. #5 From Mesh Limits to Future Performance Where Can Simulation Go Next? (00:22:55)
7. #6 Energy from Purpose, Strength from Family (00:25:30)
8. #7 You Never Lose When You Learn (00:28:25)
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