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Gianluca Iaccarino is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University, where he joined the faculty in 2007 after completing his PhD at Politecnico di Bari in Italy in 2005. His research primarily focuses on the application of computational methods in mechanical engineering, particularly in areas such as energy systems, biomedicine, and aerodynamics. A significant part of his work is devoted to multiphysics simulations and uncertainty quantification for exascale computing, which seeks to enhance computational capabilities for complex engineering problems. Throughout his career, Iaccarino has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers in 2010 from President Obama. He has also been honored as a Fellow of the American Physical Society and received several best paper awards from AIAA and ASME conferences. Beyond research, he is committed to education, having developed courses that leverage computational engineering to tackle real-world engineering challenges. Iaccarino is also active in various editorial and advisory roles within the field and has been involved in large-scale research projects funded by the Department of Energy.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Leading research and teaching in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Exascale Computing Engineering Center - PSAAP II • Stanford, CA
Managing a research center focused on exascale computing.
Technical University of Munich • Munich, Germany
Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering Department • Stanford, CA
Center for Turbulence Research (CTR) • NASA Ames & Stanford
Italian Center for Aerospace Research (CIRA) • Italy
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.