Joël Beny is a prominent programmer and researcher at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) specializing in high performance fluid simulation. He is deeply involved in projects that focus on the development of computational tools and libraries tailored for simulating complex fluid dynamics problems. Through his research, Joël has contributed to the advancement of fluid-structure interaction and has played a key role in utilizing graphical processing units (GPUs) to enhance the efficiency of fluid simulations. His work in open-source software development has led to significant contributions to the Palabos-npFEM library, which is aimed at providing robust tools for researchers and engineers working with fluid flow problems. Joël's projects often bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical applications in the field of computational fluid dynamics, making him an integral part of research initiatives at UNIGE. He is committed to fostering new innovations that push the boundaries of fluid simulation methodologies.