Dr. Marco Picasso

Biography

Marco Picasso is a professor affiliated with the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Basic Sciences, specializing in computational science engineering. His expertise encompasses numerical analysis and engineering for both Bachelor and Master levels. His research primarily focuses on numerical simulations of complex physical systems, particularly utilizing partial differential equations. Picasso's ongoing research projects include numerical simulations in aluminum electrolysis, interactions of viscoelastic fluids, and the development of adaptive finite element methods. He actively collaborates with industry and has several doctoral students working under him at EPFL, contributing significantly to various projects that blend fundamental research and practical applications. His work on adaptive finite elements in relation to large aspect ratios and numerical simulations of critical phenomena has led to many publications, asserting his position as a leading scholar in computational mathematics and engineering. He is also involved in teaching advanced numerical analysis and optimization, guiding students through state-of-the-art algorithms essential for solving differential equations.

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