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Steven Ruuth is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at Simon Fraser University. He specializes in the numerical analysis of partial differential equations (PDEs) and has an extensive research background focused on developing efficient computational methods. His current research aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of solutions to nonlinear partial differential equations applicable in scientific and industrial contexts. Ruuth's work includes investigating time evolution methods for PDEs with discontinuous and nonsmooth solutions and developing robust numerical techniques for evolving complex networks of interfaces influenced by external physics. His research has significant implications in fields such as computer vision, rendering bottlenecks in image processing, and studying multiphase fluid flows. Ruuth is actively involved in academia, contributing to the education of students and advancing knowledge in applied mathematics, particularly through his courses on numerical solutions of partial differential equations.
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