Doug Swesty is interested in a variety of nuclear astrophysical and radiation-hydrodynamic phenomena. He is working on neutrino radiation-hydrodynamic models of stellar core-collapse and type II supernova explosions. This work utilizes large-scale parallel computers to carry out high-resolution models of the neutrino-radiating fluid that is present in prot-neutron stars formed at the endpoint of the collapse of a massive stellar core. His research also focuses on the role of the equation of state of hot, dense matter in facilitating the supernova explosion associated with the stellar core collapse. Swesty also actively works with colleagues at national laboratories, such as Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, on the development of new radiation transport and radiation-hydrodynamic algorithms and codes. This includes the development of verification tests as well as validation testing strategies using data from high energy density laboratory experiments.Here, you will find information regarding people and current research in scientific computing within the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Stony Brook. For more information on Prof. Swesty's research click on his homepage or on the Nuclear Astrophysics Group web page.