Helmut Wahanik
About Helmut Wahanik
Helmut Wahanik is an applied mathematician and software developer with extensive experience in scientific computing and numerical methods. He has worked at various institutions, including Rocscience and Schlumberger, and holds advanced degrees in mathematics and computer science.
Work at Rocscience
Helmut Wahanik has been employed at Rocscience since 2019, serving as an Applied Mathematician and Software Developer. In this role, he focuses on developing high-performance scientific computing algorithms, particularly in the area of numerical modeling for civil engineering applications. His work contributes to enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of engineering simulations.
Education and Expertise
Helmut Wahanik has a strong educational background in mathematics and computer science. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a Minor in Biology from Universidad de Los Andes. He then pursued a Master of Science in Computational and Applied Mathematics at the National Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMPA) and later earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Mathematics from IMPA. Additionally, he completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computer Science at the University of Calgary.
Background
Helmut Wahanik studied at Colegio San Carlos from 1985 to 1997. He later attended the University of Bristol, where he completed advanced training in Scientific Computing. His diverse educational journey laid the foundation for his career in applied mathematics and software development.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Rocscience, Helmut Wahanik held several positions that contributed to his expertise. He worked as a Research Scientist at Schlumberger from 2011 to 2015, focusing on computational methods in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He also served as a Research Project Manager and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Calgary for seven months in 2015. Additionally, he worked as a Software Developer at Waterloo Hydrogeologic from 2016 to 2019 in Kitchener, Canada.
Research Contributions
Helmut Wahanik has made significant contributions to the field of computational geometry and numerical methods. He worked on accelerating boundary element solvers using the Fast Multipole Method, which reduced computational complexity. He has also mentored engineering interns from the University of Toronto, providing guidance in high-performance computing and numerical methods.