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
Disney.[1]
Research
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
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
- ^ 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.
- UCLANewsroom. 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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