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Olivier Pironneau

b. 1945

French mathematician

Mathematician Engineer

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About Olivier Pironneau

Born 1945. Olivier Pironneau is a French mathematician and engineer, known for FreeFem++ and Scientific Computing.

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Important facts

Born

24 July 1945, Paris

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Mathematician, engineer

Nationality

France

Known for

FreeFem++, Scientific Computing

Education

École polytechnique, Institut National des Sciences et Techniques Nucléaires, University of California, Berkeley, Pierre and Marie Curie University

Employers

Pierre and Marie Curie University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Cambridge, Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique

Awards

Blaise-Pascal Award; Knight of the National Order of Merit; Knight of the Legion of Honour

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Olivier Pironneau's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Olivier Pironneau?

French mathematician

When was Olivier Pironneau born?

Olivier Pironneau was born on 24 July 1945 in Paris.

What is Olivier Pironneau's occupation?

Olivier Pironneau is a mathematician and engineer.

What is Olivier Pironneau known for?

Olivier Pironneau is known for FreeFem++ and Scientific Computing.

What nationality is Olivier Pironneau?

Olivier Pironneau is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Olivier Pironneau

· Wikidata: Q3351286

· DBpedia: Olivier Pironneau

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