Joseph Teran
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Joseph M. Teran | |
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| Born | 1977 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | UC Davis, Stanford University |
| Known for | Scientific computing for movies and virtual surgery, contributions to Frozen |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Applied mathematics |
| Institutions | University of California, Davis, University of California, Los Angeles |
| Doctoral advisor | Ronald Fedkiw |
Joseph M. Teran is an American professor of applied mathematics at the University of California, Davis. His research considers numerical methods for partial differential equations based on classical physics. His work spans applications in virtual surgery and movie special effects. Former students of Teran have taken roles including as associate professors at University of California, Los Angeles and software engineers at Disney.[1]
Research[edit]
Teran's endeavors cover a broad spectrum of computational physics, including:
- Computational solids and fluids
- Multi-material interactions
- Fracture dynamics
- Simulation of dynamics of virtual materials such as skin/soft tissue, water, and smoke[2]
- Clothing and hair dynamics[3]
- Computational biomechanics[1]
He played a role in simulating snow and ice in the film Frozen, collaborating with Disney's animators.[4]
Recognition[edit]
Teran's accolades include:
- 2012: Distinguished Alumni Scholar in Computer Science at Stanford University[1]
- 2011: Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers[5]
- 2010: Young Investigator Award from the Office of Naval Research[6]
- 2008: Recognized as one of the "20 Best Brains Under 40" by Discover Magazine[7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Curriculum Vitae of Joseph M. Teran" (PDF). University of California, Davis Department of Mathematics. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "Joseph Teran - National Math Festival". National Math Festival. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "Scientific Computing for Movies and Beyond". Georgia Tech School of Mathematics. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "Math wizards create snow for Disney's 'Frozen'". UCLA Newsroom. November 26, 2013. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "President Obama Honors Outstanding Early-Career Scientists". White House Archives. 2011-09-26. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "Author Profile: [Author's Name]". IEEE Xplore. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "20 Best Brains Under 40". Discover Magazine.
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