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@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ export default function About() {
<title>About - Jip J. Dekker</title>
<meta
name="description"
content="I’m Spencer Sharp. I live in New York City, where I design the future."
content="I’m dr. Jip J. Dekker, a problem solver using optimization technologies."
/>
</Head>
<Container className="mt-16 sm:mt-32">
@ -62,35 +62,47 @@ export default function About() {
</div>
<div className="lg:order-first lg:row-span-2">
<h1 className="text-4xl font-bold tracking-tight text-zinc-800 dark:text-zinc-100 sm:text-5xl">
I’m Spencer Sharp. I live in New York City, where I design the
future.
I’m dr. Jip J. Dekker, a problem solver using optimization
technologies.
</h1>
<div className="mt-6 space-y-7 text-base text-zinc-600 dark:text-zinc-400">
<p>
I’ve loved making things for as long as I can remember, and
wrote my first program when I was 6 years old, just two weeks
after my mom brought home the brand new Macintosh LC 550 that I
taught myself to type on.
I’m a computer scientist at Monash University specializing in
optimization and devoted to developing cutting-edge tools and
modelling languages that simplify the process of solving complex
problems. With a passion for advancing the field, I contribute
to the optimization field, enhancing its efficiency, and
facilitating its practical application.
</p>
<p>
The only thing I loved more than computers as a kid was space.
When I was 8, I climbed the 40-foot oak tree at the back of our
yard while wearing my older sister’s motorcycle helmet, counted
down from three, and jumped — hoping the tree was tall enough
that with just a bit of momentum I’d be able to get to orbit.
Building from a foundation in constraint programming, I have
gained experience in Boolean satisfiability, mathematical
modelling, local search, various hybrid method. With the wide
range of optimization technologies at my fingertips, it enables
me to approach optimization challenges from many angles. This
allows me to facilitate the creation of innovative software
solutions that streamline the formulation, solution, and
analysis of optimization problems.
</p>
<p>
I spent the next few summers indoors working on a rocket design,
while I recovered from the multiple surgeries it took to fix my
badly broken legs. It took nine iterations, but when I was 15 I
sent my dad’s Blackberry into orbit and was able to transmit a
photo back down to our family computer from space.
At the heart of my work is a commitment to making optimization
more accessible and user-friendly. By developing intuitive tools
and modelling languages, I want to empower researchers,
practitioners, and anyone willing to learn to effectively
address complex optimization challenges across a wide range of
domains. I hope that my work not only enhances the effectiveness
of optimization technologies, but also fosters innovation and
improvements in other industries.
</p>
<p>
Today, I’m the founder of Planetaria, where we’re working on
civilian space suits and manned shuttle kits you can assemble at
home so that the next generation of kids really <em>can</em>{' '}
make it to orbit — from the comfort of their own backyards.
When I’m not solving optimization problems, I love bird
watching, music, and cycling. The beauty of the avian world has
captivated me ever since I moved to Australia. Music brings me
solace. I’m always looking for new songs with interesting
melodies or striking lyrics. Cycling always gives me a sense of
freedom. You find the most wonderful places, if you stray from
the beaten track even slightly. These pursuits bring me joy and
inspiration.
</p>
</div>
</div>