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John Burns

Hatcher Professor in Math
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McBryde Room 540 &
ICAM West Campus Drive

460 McBryde Hall, Virginia Tech
225 Stanger Street
Blacksburg, VA 24061-1026

Dr. Burns research is concern with the development of rigorous and practical computational algorithms for control, optimization, design and sensitivity analysis of engineering and biological systems. He has applied his research to a wide variety of areas including fluid dynamics, smart materials, large space structures, nano-devices, aerodynamics, mathematical biology and energy efficient buildings.