Pi Yueh Chuang
About Pi Yueh Chuang
Pi Yueh Chuang is a Graduate Research Assistant at The George Washington University, specializing in scientific simulations and GPU library integration. He has developed AmgXWrapper and has extensive experience in spectral element methods and immersed boundary methods.
Work at The George Washington University
Currently, Pi Yueh Chuang serves as a Graduate Research Assistant at The George Washington University, a position he has held since 2014. His work focuses on enhancing the integration of GPU libraries with MPI-based systems, exemplified by his development of AmgXWrapper, which connects NVIDIA AmgX and PETSc. Chuang's research contributes to the advancement of computational methods in engineering and scientific simulations.
Education and Expertise
Pi Yueh Chuang obtained his Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University, specializing in the Fluid Mechanics Division from 2010 to 2012. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The George Washington University, a program he has been part of since 2014. His expertise includes spectral element methods, immersed boundary methods, and correction procedures via reconstruction, particularly for scientific simulations.
Background in Research and Teaching
Prior to his current role, Chuang worked as a Research Assistant at National Taiwan University from 2010 to 2012 and as a Full-Time Teaching Assistant from 2013 to 2014. He also gained experience as a Technical Research Engineer at Moldex3D (CoreTech System Co., Ltd.) from 2012 to 2013. His research experience includes a brief tenure as a PhD Researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 2017, where he engaged in advanced computational research.
Contributions to Scientific Simulations
Chuang has made significant contributions to large-scale scientific simulations, particularly through his involvement in the GeoClaw-landspill project. This project focuses on simulating hydrocarbon overland flow to evaluate the potential damage from pipeline ruptures. His work emphasizes the importance of utilizing cloud HPC clusters for enhanced computational capabilities in scientific research.
Professional Experience in Engineering
Chuang's professional journey includes various roles that have shaped his engineering expertise. After completing his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Power Mechanical Engineering at National Tsing Hua University from 2004 to 2008, he transitioned into research and teaching positions. His diverse experiences in academia and industry have equipped him with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and computational methods.