COMSOL Certified Consultant · Newport, RI

De-risk and accelerate product development with multiphysics simulation.

PhysAI is a COMSOL Certified Consultant founded by Daniel Smith — a former COMSOL core developer who built the modules you use every day. From rapid proof-of-concept to FDA-ready simulation packages, we help R&D teams solve complex physics problems faster.

COMSOL Certified Consultant

Daniel Smith — By the Numbers

20+
Years of Experience
12
Years as COMSOL Core Developer
7
Physics Modules Built
13
Patents Filed

Turn simulation into a competitive advantage

From early-stage feasibility to final design verification — empower your R&D teams with PhysAI's expertise in COMSOL Multiphysics and physics-based AI.

Rapid proof of concept

Quickly evaluate design feasibility and performance, minimizing project risks early in development before costly physical prototyping.

Faster design iterations

Shorten product development cycles with fast simulation-driven design adjustments across a broad parameter space.

Product performance

Explore and refine designs to identify optimal configurations efficiently — improving efficiency, reliability, and performance.

Confidence in R&D output

Simulate real-world operating conditions to ensure designs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements before testing.

Daniel Smith - former COMSOL core developer and PhysAI founder with 20+ years multiphysics simulation experience

Meet Daniel Smith — the engineer who helped build COMSOL

Founder & Principal Consultant · COMSOL Certified Consultant

PhysAI was founded by former COMSOL developer Daniel Smith. With over two decades of expertise in finite element analysis, software development, mathematics, and physics, Daniel spent 12 years leading North American development at COMSOL — spearheading the creation of the MEMS, Plasma, Microfluidics, Particle Tracing, Ray Optics, Semiconductor, and Molecular Flow modules.

His impact is reflected in 13 patents spanning fluid calibration, precision dispensing devices, and software architecture, including contributions to the groundbreaking COMSOL Application Builder.

  • 15+ years of multiphysics simulation experience across medical devices, semiconductors, and aerospace
  • Built 7 COMSOL physics modules used by thousands of engineers worldwide
  • Expert in complex structural mechanics, plasma physics, microfluidics, and electromagnetics
  • Former Director of Modeling & Simulation at Emphysys
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Trusted in regulated, high-stakes engineering

We serve organizations where simulation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and time-to-market are critical.

Physics-based AI simulation at real-time speed

We combine traditional COMSOL multiphysics with Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) and surrogate models — delivering high-fidelity results at a fraction of the computational cost.

  • Accelerated speed — surrogate models run 100–400× faster than full FEM
  • More accurate insights — physics constraints embedded in neural network training
  • Embedded intelligence — real-time physics evaluation on edge devices and in control systems
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From question to answer in three steps

1

Book a call

Tell us about your physics problem, timeline, and goals. Free 20-minute scoping call, no obligation.

2

Get a simulation

Our experts build and run validated COMSOL models tailored to your specific application and constraints.

3

Receive results you can use

Actionable data, documented models, and optional COMSOL apps for your team to iterate independently.

Book your free 30-minute consultation

Pick a time that works for you, or tell us about your project and we'll respond within 2 hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Engagements are scoped to your needs — typical projects range from rapid proof-of-concept (fixed fee) to ongoing monthly support. Contact us for a precise quote after a short scoping call.
No. We can work with your existing license or run models on our infrastructure and deliver results and apps.
Yes. We have deep experience supporting medical device clients with simulation evidence packages for FDA 510(k) and PMA submissions.
A rapid proof-of-concept can be delivered in days. Full model development and validation typically runs 2–8 weeks depending on complexity.
Yes — convergence debugging is one of our most common engagements. As a former COMSOL core developer, Daniel has solved problems others couldn't.

Have a physics problem worth solving?

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