Professor Dr. Per Olof Persson

Biography

Per-Olof Persson is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley, appointed in 2008. His research primarily focuses on applied mathematics and numerical methods, particularly in the field of computational fluid and solid mechanics. Persson has contributed significantly to the development of high-order accurate numerical methods, including the discontinuous Galerkin method and applications in computational physics. He has co-authored several notable publications in leading journals, addressing various aspects of numerical simulations and methods related to fluid dynamics, particularly those involving complex geometries and dynamic systems. His collaborative work with researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory highlights his commitment to interdisciplinary research and technological advancement. Additionally, Persson has assisted in the creation of mesh generation tools, facilitating the computational aspects of mathematical modeling and simulations.

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