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David L. Darmofal is the Jerome B. Wiesner Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. His research focuses on computational methods for partial differential equations, particularly in the realm of fluid dynamics, and he is committed to innovation in engineering education. Darmofal teaches undergraduate and graduate level subjects that revolve around computational methods and fluid dynamics, integrating his research experience into his pedagogy. He has been recognized with numerous awards in his field, including the Michael M. Byram Distinguished Visiting Professorship and the Undergraduate Advisor Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Student Chapter at MIT. He is also a proud member of various professional societies such as the AIAA and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. With extensive academic credentials from the University of Michigan and MIT, he has dedicated his career to both teaching and pioneering new methodologies in engineering education while enhancing the learning experience for students.