Paper 14109-10
Paper 14109-10
Rapid lighting map prediction with Ansys Optics and SimAI
13 April 2026 • 16:10 - 16:30 CEST | Luxembourg/Salon 2 (Niveau/Level 0)
Abstract
Efficient and accurate lighting analysis is essential in industries where visual perception, energy distribution, and regulatory compliance are critical design criteria. Traditional optical design and simulation workflows based on high-fidelity ray tracing demand significant computational resources and specialized expertise, creating bottlenecks during early design stages and delaying Request for Quotation and evaluation processes. This paper presents a new hybrid simulation methodology that integrates pySpeos, a physics-based optical simulation engine python library, with SimAI, a physics-agnostic machine learning model trained on historical engineering or simulation data. The combined workflow enables rapid, automated prediction of realistic lighting maps without repeated time-intensive simulations.
Presenter
Pengyuan Lu
Ansys Inc (United States)
Dr. Pengyuan Lu holds a Ph.D. in Numerical Simulation and brings over seven years of experience in the optical solutions industry. With deep expertise in automation, optical simulation, and optimization, Dr. Lu has been instrumental in advancing simulation-driven design and performance analysis for complex optical systems. As the developer of automation pySpeos, an innovative tool that streamlines and automates optical simulation workflows, he has played a important role in bridging computational efficiency with optical engineering precision. His research and development focus on integrating numerical modeling with intelligent optimization algorithms to accelerate product development and enhance the accuracy of optical systems. Driven by a strong passion for innovation and efficiency, Dr. Lu continues to push the boundaries of simulation technology and automation within the field of optics.