Dr. David Pfefferle

Assistant Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Senior Research Fellow

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Associate Research Physicist

2015-08-15 — 2017-10-15

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory •

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2015-01-01 — 2015-08-01

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne •

Graduate Research Assistant

2011-02-15 — 2015-01-01

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne •

Awards

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Student Choice Award

2020-08-18
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Award Poster Prize

2013-01-02

Courses

Introduction to Applied Mathematics Mathematics Foundations: Methods Mathematics Foundations: Specialist Multivariable Calculus Numerical Methods

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.