John A. Swanson
John A. Swanson | |
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| Alma mater | Cornell University University of Pittsburgh |
| Known for | Founder of ANSYS, Inc. |
| Spouse | Janet |
| Awards | John Fritz Medal (2004) |
John A. Swanson is an American engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Swanson is the founder of ANSYS, Inc., a John Fritz Medal winner, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering. He is internationally regarded as an authority and pioneer in the application of finite-element methods to engineering.