Simon Leyland is a Chemical Engineer with over 20 years of experience in deploying model-based solutions across various process industries. He specializes in advanced process modeling and optimization in fields like oil and gas, fuel cells, and papermaking. As the Industry Strategy Area Director for Energy at Siemens Process Automation Software, Simon leverages his deep understanding of digital technologies to drive innovation and efficiency. His industry contributions include serving on the API Subcommittee on Pressure-Relieving Systems and participating in Department of Energy Clean Manufacturing Innovation Institutes.