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Fizt2 uses advanced mathematics to help simulate anisotropic energies, which have different physical properties when measured in different directions, and enable artists at Pixar to realistically distinguish the difference between, say, a firm suit and a soft shirt across different body types. His work, seen in this image from 2020’s Onward, is naturally complex and sophisticated—and the foundation for some of the world’s most lovable characters.

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Fernando de Goes, PhD (MS ’11, PhD ’14) won an Academy Scientific and Technical Award in February for his work developing Pixar’s Fizt2 elastic simulation system.

Disney/Pixar

Fizt2 uses advanced mathematics to help simulate anisotropic energies, which have different physical properties when measured in different directions, and enable artists at Pixar to realistically distinguish the difference between, say, a firm suit and a soft shirt across different body types. His work, seen in this image from 2020’s Onward, is naturally complex and sophisticated—and the foundation for some of the world’s most lovable characters.

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