# John A. Swanson

> 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.

*American engineer*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Scientist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39631))
- **Category:** Scientists
- **Country:** United States
- **Status:** living
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 43.8
- **Momentum:** 6.2

## Timeline
- **2004** - John Fritz Medal
- **1998** - Ted Belytschko Applied Mechanics Award
- **1994** - Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- **1953** - Born

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