Regular biography
David J. Benson is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on computational mechanics and computer methods for solving problems in mechanical engineering, particularly in the development of algorithms for nonlinear finite element analysis on super-computers. His work includes modeling the behavior of materials under extreme conditions, such as the simulation of automobile crashes and the analysis of shock compaction of superconductors. Benson's research has been applied in various fields, including automotive safety, materials science, and aerospace engineering. He is also affiliated with the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology.