Jacob Merson

Jacob Merson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). He is affiliated with the Scientific Computation Research Center (SCOREC) and the Center for Materials, Devices, and Integrated Systems (CMDIS). His primary research focuses on High Performance Computing (HPC), with a particular emphasis on multiscale and multiphysics simulations. Key areas include fusion energy systems, plasma physics, and biomaterials modeling, leveraging machine learning and advanced computational frameworks.

His work integrates cutting-edge tools like the XGC plasma simulation code and the PCMS parallel coupler, supporting digital twin development for fusion energy applications. He has contributed to open-source frameworks for fibrous materials modeling and unstructured mesh tools for energy systems. His research bridges computational methods with practical engineering challenges in fusion, biomechanics, and materials science.

Notable contributions include machine learning approaches for constitutive modeling of fibrous materials and plasma turbulence studies in stellarator configurations. His articles emphasize fusion energy innovation, biomaterials mechanics, and HPC workflows. Merson collaborates extensively on multimodel simulation integration and has pioneered tools like Benesh for in situ workflow coordination. Despite his prolific research output, no specific grants or student advisees are explicitly listed in the provided materials.