Dr. Pattanapol is an engineering researcher, technology developer, and innovation leader with over 25 years of experience spanning computational fluid dynamics (CFD), environmental modeling, industrial research and development, and engineering software.

He holds a PhD in Environmental Fluid Dynamics from the University of Otago, New Zealand, a Master of Engineering Studies in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sydney, Australia, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Mahanakorn University of Technology, Thailand.

From Academic Research to Real-World Engineering

Throughout his career, Dr. Pattanapol has combined academic research with practical engineering applications.

His research at the University of Otago focused on modeling wind flow and sand transport over vegetated coastal dunes, investigating how airflow, coastal topography, and vegetation interact to influence coastal environments.

His work included interdisciplinary research involving the University of Otago and researchers from Oregon State University in the United States.

As the lead CFD researcher, Dr. Pattanapol conducted the computational modeling of coastal airflow and sand transport for a technical study prepared for Dunedin City Council, New Zealand. The study examined how coastal topography influences wind flow and sand movement at Ocean Beach Domain, using CFD to explore alternative coastal management approaches.

Beyond environmental research, Dr. Pattanapol has held senior academic leadership positions and served as Assistant Vice President for Innovation at BJC Group, a publicly listed company in Thailand. His work involved leading industrial research and innovation initiatives across manufacturing, automation, engineering design, and process improvement.

The Vision Behind AirSketcher

Throughout his research, teaching, and industrial experience, Dr. Pattanapol recognized a recurring challenge: while CFD is a powerful engineering tool, traditional simulation software can be complex, expensive, and difficult for non-specialists to use.

He believed that engineering simulation could become more accessible without losing its value as a tool for exploring and understanding real-world problems.

This vision became one of the driving forces behind AirSketcher.

At Polar Dynamix, Dr. Pattanapol leads the technical architecture and development of AirSketcher, an accessible CFD-based software platform designed to help users explore airflow patterns, compare preliminary design alternatives, and visualize complex engineering concepts.

Drawing on decades of academic research and industrial engineering experience, Dr. Pattanapol brings practical CFD expertise into the development of AirSketcher, making computational modeling more approachable for engineers, designers, researchers, educators, and businesses.

Engineering Knowledge for a More Sustainable Future

Dr. Pattanapol’s interests extend beyond software development to the practical application of engineering knowledge in addressing environmental, industrial, and community challenges.

Through Polar Dynamix, he continues to explore how accessible simulation technology can support research, sustainable design, and better-informed decision-making.

Building on his experience in environmental research, industrial innovation, and engineering software development, he is committed to making advanced computational tools more accessible, empowering individuals, educators, researchers, and organizations to explore engineering concepts, solve real-world problems, and make better-informed decisions.