About Goon Simulator

Our story, mission, and the team behind the simulation

Our Story

Goon Simulator began as a simple experiment in 2019 when our founder, Dr. Alex Chen, was looking for a way to visualize particle physics concepts for his undergraduate students. What started as a basic ASCII-based demonstration quickly evolved into a sophisticated simulation tool that caught the attention of researchers and educators worldwide.

By 2021, Goon Simulator had grown from a personal project into a full-fledged platform with a dedicated team of developers, physicists, and educators. Today, our simulation is used in universities, research institutions, and creative studios around the globe, helping to bridge the gap between complex scientific concepts and intuitive visual understanding.

Our Mission

At Goon Simulator, our mission is to make complex physics concepts accessible and engaging through interactive simulation. We believe that visualization is a powerful tool for understanding, and we're committed to creating a platform that serves both educational and research purposes while remaining intuitive and enjoyable to use.

Core Values

Educational Accessibility

We believe that educational tools should be accessible to everyone. That's why we maintain a free version of Goon Simulator and offer special pricing for educational institutions.

Scientific Accuracy

While we simplify complex concepts for accessibility, we never compromise on scientific accuracy. Our simulations are based on real physics principles and validated by experts.

Community Collaboration

We believe in the power of community. By fostering an open environment for sharing and collaboration, we create better tools and resources for everyone.

Continuous Innovation

We're committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible with browser-based simulations, constantly improving our platform with new features and capabilities.

Company Facts

  • Founded:2019
  • Headquarters:San Francisco, CA
  • Team Size:24 employees
  • Users:500,000+
  • Educational Partners:120+ institutions

Recognition

  • 2023 - Science Education Innovation Award
  • 2022 - Best Educational Technology Platform
  • 2021 - Featured in Nature Physics Journal
  • 2020 - Web Technology Innovation Award

Meet Our Team

Dr. Alex Chen

Founder & CEO

Dr. Sarah Johnson

Chief Scientific Officer

Michael Rodriguez

Lead Developer

Emily Wong

Education Director

Our Investors

We're proud to be backed by leading investors who share our vision for making complex physics accessible through simulation.

Venture Capital A
Science Fund
Tech Investors
Education Group

Join Our Team

We're always looking for talented individuals who are passionate about physics, education, and creating amazing simulations.