I am a Ph.D. student in the Computer Graphics Lab at Stanford University working with Professor Pat Hanrahan. I am interested in designing parallel systems that bring high-performance computation to bear on neat problems in compute-hungry fields such as interactive computer graphics and the natural sciences. I believe that better understanding (and more effective use) of advanced computing technologies in the artistic, scientific, and public policy domains has enormous potential to positively influence these fields. Occasionally, I post notes on my graphics architecture blog.