Walter Maier
About Walter Maier
Walter Maier is a Computational and High Energy Density Physics Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a PhD from Stanford University and has contributed to the development of multi-physics simulation tools, including validating SU2 for high-performance computing applications.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Walter Maier has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2018 as a Computational/High Energy Density Physics Researcher. In this role, he has contributed to the validation of SU2, an open-source suite for multi-physics simulation, design, and optimization. His work has been conducted at the laboratory's high-performance computer center, where he has developed a framework to couple Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes with SU2's hypersonic flow capabilities. Additionally, he has implemented chemically-reacting non-equilibrium flow models in SU2 using C++.
Education and Expertise
Walter Maier holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with Distinction in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Penn State University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education at Stanford University, earning a Master of Science (M.S.) in the same field from 2015 to 2017, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from 2017 to 2022. His academic background has equipped him with specialized knowledge in computational physics and engineering.
Internship Experience
Prior to his current role, Walter Maier gained practical experience through internships. He worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Core Source Technologies for two months in 2013 in Germantown, MD. He also served as a Guidance, Navigation and Controls Engineering Intern at Raytheon from 2016 to 2017 for one year in Tucson, Arizona. These internships provided him with foundational skills in engineering and practical applications in the aerospace sector.
Research Contributions
Walter Maier has made significant contributions to the field of computational physics through his research. He has validated SU2 for multi-physics applications and developed advanced frameworks for hypersonic flow simulations. His implementation of chemically-reacting non-equilibrium flow models in SU2 highlights his expertise in computational fluid dynamics and his commitment to advancing simulation technologies.