Bio Note: Juan M. Durán is a postdoctoral research fellow at the High Computing Center Stuttgart (University of Stuttgart, Germany). His research focuses on the philosophy of computer simulations from the perspective of philosophy of science as well as STS studies. Regarding the former, his work focuses on scientific explanation and on the distinction between scientific models and computer simulations. As for the latter, he examines the importance of computer simulations, values, and science in a democratic society. He is currently under contract with Springer for a book on computer simulations in science and engineering.

Affiliation: Universität Stuttgart, Germany

Homepage: http://juanmduran.wordpress.com