Jonas Latt

Jonas Latt is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Geneva, where he specializes in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and high-performance computing. He earned his PhD in 2007, focusing on lattice Boltzmann modeling of fluid flow. His academic journey has included positions at Tufts University and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he has contributed significantly to the field of numerical methods and complex system modeling.As the original developer of the open-source software Palabos, Dr. Latt has made substantial contributions to parallel lattice Boltzmann methods, which are widely utilized in scientific research. He teaches the course "Simulation and Modeling of Natural Processes" on Coursera, where he guides students through the principles of simulating complex natural systems using advanced computational techniques. His work not only enhances understanding in the field but also promotes interdisciplinary applications across various scientific domains.