David May

Dave May is an Associate Professor at the Geophysics Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of Earth sciences, applied mathematics, and computer science. His work emphasizes the development of scalable computational methods and software for high-performance computing environments.

Education:

• B.Sc in Mathematics, Monash University
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Monash University
• PhD in Applied Mathematics, Monash University

His research focuses on advancing computational techniques to model complex geophysical processes, particularly the thermal structure of subduction zones using non-intrusive reduced order modeling. This work leverages modern parallel computing architectures to improve efficiency and scalability in geodynamic simulations.

While no publications are listed in the provided text, his research trajectory indicates strong engagement with computational modeling, numerical algorithms, and large-scale simulation in solid Earth geophysics.

There are no scientific awards mentioned in the available information.

Dr. May is actively involved in mentoring and research leadership within his institute, though specific advisees or grant details are not provided. His work supports the advancement of geodynamic modeling through innovative algorithmic design and software engineering.

He is affiliated with the Geophysics Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, a research center dedicated to understanding planetary interiors and Earth's dynamic systems through computational and theoretical approaches.