Stefan Wild, Director of Berkeley Lab’s Applied Math and Computational Research Division, has been named a 2025 Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Fellow for his significant contributions to derivative-free optimization and its applications. Wild’s research impacts a variety of scientific and engineering fields, leveraging advanced computer simulations, intricate datasets, and physical experiments to tackle some of the most challenging problems in automated design and discovery.
SIAM is a professional society that focuses on the advancement and application of mathematics and computational science to solve real-world problems in engineering, industry, science, and society. This year, only 25 members were selected as SIAM Fellows, representing just 0.30% of the regular SIAM membership, highlighting the exceptional nature of their research and service. SIAM Fellows are instrumental in advancing the fields of applied mathematics, computational science, and data science. They will be honored during a special reception at the SIAM/CAIMS Annual Meetings in Montréal, Québec, Canada, in July 2025.
“I am deeply honored to be named a 2025 SIAM Fellow. This recognition is a testament to the collaborative efforts of my colleagues and the supportive environment at Berkeley Lab. I look forward to continuing our work to advance computational research and contribute to meaningful scientific discoveries,” said Wild.
About Computing Sciences at Berkeley Lab
High performance computing plays a critical role in scientific discovery. Researchers increasingly rely on advances in computer science, mathematics, computational science, data science, and large-scale computing and networking to increase our understanding of ourselves, our planet, and our universe. Berkeley Lab's Computing Sciences Area researches, develops, and deploys new foundations, tools, and technologies to meet these needs and to advance research across a broad range of scientific disciplines.
