Scott Feister
استادیار · Scientific Computing
California State University Channel Islandsمعرفی
Dr. Scott Feister is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), where he has held a tenure-track position since 2019. His academic journey includes a B.S. in Physics from the University of Notre Dame and M.S./Ph.D. in Physics from The Ohio State University, followed by postdoctoral work at the University of Chicago and UCLA.
His research focuses on scientific computing at the intersection of computer science, physics, and engineering. Primary domains include:
- Control systems infrastructure for high-power laser facilities
- Machine learning applications in experimental science
- High-data-rate instrumentation and embedded systems
- High-performance computing for plasma physics simulations
Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on laser-plasma interactions (12 papers), high-performance computing (4 papers), and educational innovation (3 papers), with recent work emphasizing machine learning integration and equity-focused STEM training.
He leads multiple grants involving collaborations with:
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- NVIDIA
- Ohio State University
- Argonne National Laboratory
Teaching innovations include cloud-based learning environments (AWS, Replit), open-source textbooks, and hardware prototyping. He has developed 12 distinct courses and holds certifications in AWS Cloud, Mental Health First Aid, and equity pedagogy.
