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Will Pazner is an Assistant Professor in the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Portland State University, with research affiliations at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. His work bridges applied mathematics and high-performance computing, focusing on developing advanced numerical methods for scientific applications.
Dr. Pazner's research interests center on numerical analysis and scientific computing, with particular expertise in high-order finite element methods, discontinuous Galerkin methods, fast solvers, and GPU-based supercomputing. His work addresses fundamental challenges in computational fluid dynamics and related fields, developing methods that balance accuracy, efficiency, and robustness for extreme-scale computing environments.
His recent publications reveal strong trends in developing preconditioners for high-order methods, advancing GPU-accelerated solvers, and creating novel techniques for conservation laws and multiphysics problems. The research spans applications from fluid dynamics to optimal transport, with increasing focus on heterogeneous computing architectures and exascale-ready algorithms.
- Sigma Xi Columbia-Willamette Outstanding Faculty Researcher Award (2024)
- $1M NSF regional cyberinfrastructure award (2024)
- Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award (2023)
- Sidney Fernbach Postdoctoral Fellowship (2018)
- First Place, AIAA Student Paper Competition (2017)
Dr. Pazner maintains active collaborations with national laboratories, particularly through the Exascale Computing Project, and has secured significant research funding. His teaching portfolio includes advanced numerical analysis courses that integrate cutting-edge research with computational practice. At Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, he contributes to the Mathematics Group's efforts in developing next-generation computational algorithms.
