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Frederica Darema (in Greek "Φρειdeρίκη Δαρεμά" ("Freiderìki Daremà"))
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Frederica Darema is a Greek-American physicist. She is known for her important ideas in computer science. In 1984, she suggested the SPMD programming model. This helps computers work on many tasks at once. Later, in 2000, she proposed Dynamic Data Driven Application Systems (DDDAS). This idea helps computer programs use new information as it comes in. She was recognized as an IEEE Fellow in 2004 for her contributions.
Biography
Frederica Darema earned her first degree in physics and mathematics. She studied at the University of Athens in Greece. She then moved to the United States for more studies. She received her master's and Ph.D. degrees in theoretical nuclear physics. This means she studied the tiny parts inside atoms. She earned these degrees from the Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of California at Davis. She was also a Fulbright Scholar and a distinguished scholar during her studies.
After finishing her education, Dr. Darema worked as a physics researcher. She was at the University of Pittsburgh and Brookhaven National Laboratory. Later, she joined the Schlumberger Doll Research center. In 1982, she started working at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center. There, she became a research staff member. She also created and managed a research group. This group focused on making computer programs work together on big problems.
Since 1994, Dr. Darema has worked at the National Science Foundation. She managed programs like New Generation Software. She also oversaw the Dynamic Data Driven Application Systems programs. From 1996 to 1998, she worked at DARPA. This agency develops new technologies for the military. Today, she works at the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. She continues to contribute to science and technology.
External links
- Frederica Darema, Dynamic Data Driven Application Systems, LCPC 2003: The 16th International Workshop on Languages and Compilers for Parallel Computing
- AFOSR: Mathematics, Information and Life Sciences
See also
In Spanish: Frederica Darema para niños
