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David Pfefferle is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia. He holds a PhD from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL). His research focuses on mathematical physics, particularly in areas such as differential geometry, classical mechanics, and numerical methods. His expertise includes Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, as well as Lie groups and symmetry in dynamical systems. Pfefferle has worked on high-performance computing simulations, electromagnetism, and fusion plasmas. During his career, he has also held positions as an Associate Research Physicist at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and as a Graduate Research Assistant at EPFL. His work contributes to advancing understanding in the fields of energy, space, and defense. He has been actively involved in numerous conference participations and is a reviewer for various journals, including Physics Plasmas and Nuclear Fusion. David is fluent in English, French, and German, and has received significant recognition for his contributions to the field, including the Student Choice Award in 2020.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory •
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne •
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne •
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