Derek Vigil-Fowler Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Golden, Co

I worked with users of the supercomputer at NREL, peregrine, to run their applications optimally to increase scientific efficiency. I also perform my own research in materials science, catalysis, and high performance computing. Here is a snapshot of some work I have done in my current role:o Benchmarked applications, profiled applications to understand sources of inefficiency, tested how to improve performance, and delivered results to users and their funders (including… Show more I worked with users of the supercomputer at NREL, peregrine, to run their applications optimally to increase scientific efficiency. I also perform my own research in materials science, catalysis, and high performance computing. Here is a snapshot of some work I have done in my current role:o Benchmarked applications, profiled applications to understand sources of inefficiency, tested how to improve performance, and delivered results to users and their funders (including Intel)o Worked on industrially important code FAST to improve speed of wind turbine prototyping Show less

Golden, Co

o Developed efficient, scalable, modular software for calculations of interest to the Lab using python, fortran, and extensive use of optimized external librarieso Calculated electronic, optical, and transport properties of solids, chemical reaction energetics using highly accurate methods on unprecedented systems in terms of size and complexityo Worked with chemists, physicists, applied mathematicians and computer scientists

Viratnagar Block, Rajasthan, India

I founded a small non-profit that works in India, primarily in the areas of microfinance, rural youth technology education, environmental management, and disabilities. I have helped guide the work up to present, giving presentations to funders, formulating strategies for growth of the organization and related fundraising, grant-writing, and providing input for field workers in India.

Greater Denver Area

I have seen firsthand the difficulties that clean energy researchers face in developing their ideas and bringing them to fruition in the marketplace, largely due to important gaps funding that exist. I passionately want to create a world for my son that does not face many catastrophic outcomes due to out-of-control global warming. So, I teamed up with veteran scientists and business, nonprofit, and marketing experts to create OUR&D, a nonprofit that aims to seamlessly connecting scientists… Show more I have seen firsthand the difficulties that clean energy researchers face in developing their ideas and bringing them to fruition in the marketplace, largely due to important gaps funding that exist. I passionately want to create a world for my son that does not face many catastrophic outcomes due to out-of-control global warming. So, I teamed up with veteran scientists and business, nonprofit, and marketing experts to create OUR&D, a nonprofit that aims to seamlessly connecting scientists, people and companies. I am excited to partner with all interested parties in this critical venture. Show less

Berkeley, Ca

Performed simulations on different materials using massively-parallel codes on supercomputers and clusters. Developed multiple parallel codes. -Analyzed huge datasets to find biggest contributions to final results. -Improved scaling, modularity, and documentation. -Developed innovative techniques for studying largest problems. -Optimized code to new architectures, such as Xeon Phi. -Python and bash scripts for automation, data analysis/visualization. -6 publications… Show more Performed simulations on different materials using massively-parallel codes on supercomputers and clusters. Developed multiple parallel codes. -Analyzed huge datasets to find biggest contributions to final results. -Improved scaling, modularity, and documentation. -Developed innovative techniques for studying largest problems. -Optimized code to new architectures, such as Xeon Phi. -Python and bash scripts for automation, data analysis/visualization. -6 publications in peer-reviewed journals. Show less

Grand Junction, Colorado

Gave presentations to visiting students on various math and science concepts. Designed and built new exhibits on the floor area showcasing novel concepts not previously on display.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physics

Performed simulations on different materials using massively-parallel codes on supercomputers and clusters. Developed multiple parallel.

Bachelor’S Degree, Physics

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi Top student in the physics department, winning the following awards and scholarships: Bronze Tablet.