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David Bindel is a Professor of Computer Science at Cornell University and serves as the Director of the Center for Applied Mathematics. His research interests focus on optimizing stellarators and advancing magnetic confinement fusion optimization, exploring hidden symmetries, and verified numerics. He is also involved in developing scalable algorithms for kernel methods and parallel surrogate optimization, contributing to the field with fast spectral tools for graph structure analysis. Additionally, Bindel is actively engaged in teaching various courses, including Matrix Computations and Numerical Linear Algebra, where he emphasizes understanding of efficient algorithms and error analysis. His academic dedication is reflected in his extensive involvement in collaborative projects like the Simons Collaboration and HiFiStell SciDAC, among others, where he pursues innovative solutions to complex numerical challenges.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Teaching and conducting research in the areas of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics.
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