PHYSICS-BASED ENGINEERING SIMULATION, MODELING & CUSTOM SOFTWARE
Solve Complex Physical Problems Without the Enterprise Overhead
Your project shouldn’t require a costly enterprise software license and months spent learning how to use it. Wakiva Engineering provides advanced virtual models and custom software tailored to your research, helping you solve complex physical problems and move your work forward without the enterprise price tag.
- Nearly Two Decades of Engineering R&D Experience
- Experience Across Industry, Research & Government Projects
- Direct Engineering Expertise From Start to Finish
From Research Lab to Your Project
Advanced Engineering Shouldn’t Require an Expansive Budget
I’m Dr. Akiva Wernick, lead engineer and founder of Wakiva Engineering. I started the firm to give scientists and engineers access to specialized simulation, software development, and design optimization without the long-term cost and learning curve of enterprise tools.
During my Ph.D. work, I developed optimization algorithms for turbomachinery rotor blades and the Blade Altering Toolbox (BAT), which automates geometry changes between design iterations. More recently, I served as Principal Investigator on a multi-objective lattice optimization tool for mechanical, thermal, and mesh generation applications in CFD and FEA.
That same research-driven approach goes into every Wakiva Engineering project, specialized to your needs, budget, and timeline.
Engineering Services Designed Around Your Project
Everything You Need to Move From Concept to Confident Design
Physics-Driven Design Optimization
Whether you’re refining an existing design or starting from a blank sheet, Wakiva Engineering provides geometric design optimization grounded in the actual physics of your system — not generic templates.
- Optimize geometry, performance, and efficiency before fabrication
- Validate design decisions using physics-based analysis
- Reduce development risk with data-driven engineering insights
Thermal, Fluid, and Structural Modeling
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural and mechanical performance
- Thermal modeling for systems where heat transfer matters as much as geometry
Custom Code for Optimization and Modeling
When off-the-shelf software doesn’t fit the problem or your budget, we build the tool instead. Every custom code is written to match your workflow, not the other way around.
- Custom design optimization and numerical modeling codes
- Built in C/C++, C#, Python, or Fortran to match your existing systems
- Tools built to do exactly what you need, without paying for features you'll never use
Mesh Generation and Manipulation
Good analysis starts with a good mesh. Wakiva Engineering builds custom tools that generate and manipulate 2D and 3D mesh representations so your downstream analysis runs clean.
- Structured and unstructured mesh generation for 2D and 3D geometries
- Custom tools for manipulating existing mesh representations
- Mesh workflows built to feed directly into your CFD, FEA, or optimization pipeline
Our Simple 3-Step Engineering Process
Here's How We Turn Your Problem Into a Plan
At Wakiva Engineering, our three-step process keeps you informed from the first conversation to the final delivery.
01
Share Your Project Goals
We start with a conversation about your specific problem, constraints, and what success looks like, so we can scope the right approach before any work begins.
02
Review Your Custom Analysis Plan
We provide an honest, itemized estimate based on your project’s scope, whether that means running the analysis ourselves or building you a custom tool to run it again and again.
03
Get Results You Can Build On
We deliver validated models, optimized designs, or working code, along with clear documentation, and walk through the results with you so you understand exactly what you’re getting before you move forward.
WHY ENGINEERING TEAMS CHOOSE WAKIVA ENGINEERING
Built On Research, Backed By Results
Wakiva Engineering is built on nearly two decades of hands-on design optimization and numerical modeling work, not a sales pitch. Here’s the experience behind every project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Working With Wakiva Engineering?
What is design optimization, and do I actually need it?
Design optimization uses physics-based models to find the best version of a design within your constraints, whether that means minimizing weight, maximizing performance, or balancing several competing goals at once. If your team is currently relying on trial-and-error iteration, optimization can save significant time, material cost, and testing cycles. During your consultation, we’ll help you figure out whether your project actually needs a full optimization study or a simpler modeling pass.
What's the difference between CFD and FEA, and which one do I need?
CFD, or Computational Fluid Dynamics, models how fluids and gases move through or around a system. FEA, or Finite Element Analysis, models how structures respond to mechanical or thermal loads. Many projects actually need both to get a complete picture of performance. During our first conversation, we’ll help you figure out which analysis, or combination of analyses, actually answers your question.
Do you only run existing software, or can you build custom tools?
Both, depending on what your project needs. Some projects just need the analysis run once and the results delivered in a clear report. Others need a custom code so your team can run the same analysis again and again in-house, without paying for a full commercial license. We will recommend whichever approach fits your project, timeline, and budget best.
What industries or types of clients do you work with?
Wakiva Engineering primarily works with small engineering firms, university research groups, government agencies, and teams that need serious analytical rigor without the overhead of an enterprise software contract. Our background spans aerospace, mechanical, and structural applications, so we’re comfortable adapting to a wide range of physics-based problems. If you’re not sure whether your project is a fit, reach out, and we’ll let you know honestly.
How much does a project cost?
Every project is different, so we don’t rely on flat packages that may not fit your needs. Before any work begins, we’ll walk you through a written estimate based on the scope and complexity of your specific project, so there are no surprises once the work is underway.
How long does a typical project take?
Timelines depend heavily on the complexity of the analysis, modeling, or code involved, so there’s no single answer that fits every project. During your initial consultation, we’ll give you a realistic estimate based on your project’s scope and any deadlines you’re working against. We will also keep you updated throughout the project, so you’re never left wondering where things stand.
Do you work with small businesses and university research groups specifically?
Yes, in fact, that’s exactly who Dr. Wernick built this business for. Our pricing and process are designed to make physics-based modeling and design optimization accessible to teams that don’t have an enterprise software budget or a full-time simulation specialist on staff. We’ve worked on projects spanning small engineering firms, university research groups, and government-funded programs alike.
What programming languages do you use for custom code?
We primarily work in C/C++, C#, Python, and Fortran. We’ll choose the language based on what fits your existing systems and what will be easiest for your team to maintain going forward. If your team already has a preferred language or toolchain, we’re happy to work within it rather than introducing something new.
How do you handle confidential or sensitive project data?
We treat every client’s data, models, and project details as confidential, whether you’re a private company, a university lab, or a government program. We’re happy to sign a non-disclosure agreement before any sensitive information is shared, and we will never reuse your proprietary data or code for other clients. If your project has specific security or compliance requirements, let us know upfront so we can plan around them.
We are currently working toward CMMC Level 2 compliance, which is designed to meet federal cybersecurity requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), with the goal of completing the process by mid-2027.
Don't Let a Missed Design Flaw Cost You Later
Choose A Solution Build For Your Problem
An underperforming design or a prototype that fails testing after months of work costs far more than getting the physics right the first time. Take the next step with an engineering firm that builds the analysis and tools around your actual problem.