Location: Visualization Display Wall Room (sometimes Theory Seminar Room) Time: alternating Fridays, at 10:30 am Refreshments will be available.
If you are doing "neat stuff" in parallel computing, scientific visualization, graphical user interfaces, codes integration and sharing, web based computing or data sharing, or anything else of general interest and significance in the area of scientific computing, ...come share it with us. Sign up as a speaker for a Friday seminar (send email to Stephane Ethier).
| September 23, 10:45 AM | Dr. Paul Gibbon, Institute for Advanced Simulation, Jülich Supercomputing Centre | Mesh-free plasma simulation: a new paradigm for hi-fidelity, exascale computing | Abstract |
| June 21 | Taisuke Boku, University of Tsukuba | HA-PACS Project with Tightly Coupled GPU communication and XMP Programming Language | Abstract |
| Mar 15, 1:30 PM | Dr. Jianying Lang, PPPL | XGC1 performance on GPU-CPU hybrid architecture | Abstract |
| Jan 24, 10:45 AM | Dr. Scott Klasky, ORNL | Accelerating Scientific Knowledge Discovery in DOE science | Abstract |
| Oct 19, 11:00 AM | Dr. Stephane Ethier (PPPL) | What is GPU computing? | Abstract |
| June 7, 4:00 PM | Prof. Ravi Samtaney, KAUST, Saudi Arabia | Plasmoid dynamics in resistive MHD simulations of magnetic reconnection | Abstract |
| Jan 27 | Dr.Jai Sachdev, Combustion Res & Flow Tech | Numerical Solution of a Dilute and Disperse Gas-Particle Flow |
| Feb 22, 2:00PM | Dr. Don Batchelor, ORNL | SWIM Framework, IPS |
| Oct 15 | Dr. Daniel Reynolds, Southern Methodist U | Toward Scalable Implicit Solvers for Resistive MHD | Abstract |
| Aug 30, 10:30AM | Dr. Scott Klasky, ORNL | ADIOS 1.2, preparing for the Xscale | Abstract |
| Mar 5, 10:00AM | David Maples & David Lecomber, Allinea | DDT, the Distributed Debugging Tool. | Abstract |
| Jan 28, 2PM | Samuel Lazerson, U Alaska | Numerical Techniques in Dusty Plasmas. | Abstract |
| Jan 7 | Dr. Alexander Pletzer, TechX | Chompst: Marrying the best of Chombo and PETSc for solving "hard" Multi-grid problems. | Abstract |
| Nov 30 | Dr. Guang Lin, PNNL | Uncertainty Quantification and Data-Reduction Methods for Non-Equilibrium Plasma Flow . | Abstract |
| Oct 9 | Armen Kherlopian, Cornell | Neurocomputation: Implications of Visual Processing and Memory in Data Analysis. | Abstract |
| Jun 25 | Dr. Kevin Bowers, LANL | Advances in Petascale Kinetic Plasma Simulation with VPIC and Roadrunner. | Abstract |
| May 22 3:00PM, Theory Seminar Room | Prof. Weinan E, PU | Capturing the Macroscale Bevavior with the Help of Microscale Models. | Abstract |
| Dec 5 | Prof. Mayya Tokman, UCB | Construction and Performance of Exponential Integrators. | Abstract |
| Oct 21, 1PM | Paul Mullowney, Tech-X Corp | GPULib : A Library for GPU Acceleration of Scientific Computing Applications. | Abstract |
| Jul 11 | Dr. John M. Finn, LLNL | An optimal robust equidistribution method for two-dimensional grid generation based on Monge-Kantorovich optimization. | Abstract | Jun 24, 10:30AM, Theory Conference Room | Dr. Alice Koniges, LLNL | A New Multiscale Multyphysics Code for NIF Target Debris Analysis. | Abstract |
| Mar 7 | Harper Langston, NYU | A Kernel-Independent FMM-Based Elliptic PDE Solver in Complex Geometries with Non-homogeneous Force Distributions. | Abstract |
| Mar 6, 3:00PM | Dr. Jeronimo Garcia | ITER steady-state analysis with the CRONOS suite of codes. | Abstract |
| Feb 25, 3:00PM | Dr. Kathy Yelick, NERSC | The Future of NERSC. | Abstract |
| Feb 14, 10:45AM | S. Jardin, PPPL | The M3D-C1 Approach to Calculating Two-Fluid Equilibrium, Stability, and Magnetic Reconnection in Magnetized Plasmas. | Abstract |
| Feb 12, 11AM | Dr. Scott Klasky, ORNL | End-to-End Computing for Petascale Simulations. | Abstract |
| Feb 1 | Prof. Jinchao Xu, PSU | Nonconforming Finite Elements for High Order PDE Systems and Relevant Algebraic Solvers. | Abstract |
| Jan 25 | Dr. Mark Adams, Columbia | Toward optimal multigrid algebraic solvers in magnetohydrodynamic simulations of fusion plasmas. | Abstract |
| Nov 19, 1:30 MBG Auditorium | Dr. Richard Gerber, NERSC | High Performance Computing at NERSC. | Abstract |
| Oct 26 | Dr. Ravi Samtaney, PPPL | Overcoming spatial and temporal stiffness in MHD simulations for fusion applications. | Abstract |
| Sep 28 | Dr. Aleksandra Walczak, PU | From molecules to networks: the role of protein-DNA binding kinetics in stochastic gene circuits | Abstract |
| Aug 14, 2:00PM | Tarun Pondicherry,Ben Phillips,PU | Enhancements to ElVis Scientific Graphics Software. | Abstract |
| Aug 10 | Prof. Randall Bramley, Indiana U | The Numerical Behaviour of the Conjugate Gradient Algorithm. | Abstract |
| Aug 8, 2:00PM | Eric Zatz | Developing Visualizations of High Temperature Plasma Physics. | Abstract |
| Jun 5, 2:00PM | Mark Adams, Columbia U | New Advances in the Gyrokinetic Toroidal Code and their Impact on Performance on the Cray XT Series. | Abstract |
| Mar 30 | Dr. Alexander Pletzer, Tech-X Corp | Autotools: towards a standard approach for building and sharing codes. | Abstract, Examples |
| Jan 17, 2:00PM | Stephane Ethier, PPPL | Running GTC on 32,768 processors: The Blue Gene experience. | Abstract |
| Oct 13, Theory Seminar Room | Prof. Michael Berry, PU | How Do Populations of Neurons Encode Visual Stimuli? | Abstract |
| Sep 16, 3.PM | Steve Krenzel, Drexel Co-op | Scientific Graphics for ElVis | |
| Sep 8, Theory Seminar Room | Dr. Andrew Bauer, RPI | Developments to Improve Extended MHD Simulations in M3D-C1 | Abstract |
| Aug 16, 2PM in B318 | Tarun Pondicherry - Summer Intern | Monitor and Display of Data from Simulations | Abstract |
| Jul 28 2PM | Dr. N.F. Loureiro, U Maryland | An iterative semi-implicit scheme for KAW-mediated magnetic reconnection | Abstract |
| Jul 26 | Roman Samulyak, Brookhaven | Axisymmetric MHD Simulation of Pellet Ablation | Abstract |
| Jul 7 | S.C. Jardin & R. Samtaney, PPPL | Dry Runs for the SIAM Annual Conference |
| May 19 | Prof. Kumar Bobba, Univ of Mass | Computational Distributed Control of Complex Flows | Abstract |
| May 18, 3PM | Prof. David Keyes | Superomputing in China | |
| May 16 | Prateek Sharma,PU | Anisotropic conduction with large temperature gradients | Abstract |
| Mar 24 | Dr. Giovanni Lapenta, LosAlamos | Kinetic approach to Microscopic-Macroscopic Coupling in Fusion Plasmas | Abstract |
| Mar 17 | Dr. Sanjukta Bhowmick, Columbia | Selecting and Combining Solvers | Abstract |
| Jan 20 | Prof. Randall Bramley, Indiana University | Using Vector Computers | Abstract |
| Jan 13 | Xavier Tricoche, University of Utah | Toward an Automatic Characterization of Magnetic Structures in Tokamak Simulations | Abstract |
| Nov 4 | Alexandre Coimbra, Jeffrey Saltzman and John Szumiloski, Merck Research | Nonlinear 3-D Magnetic Resonance Image Registration Using Grid Generation Techniques and Multigrid Solvers. | Abstract |
| Oct 12 | Ovsei Volberg, Tech-X Corporation, Boulder | Code Modernization and Coupling for Future Integrated Modeling | Abstract |
| Oct 7 | Slava Lukin, PU | MHD modeling on a logically rectangular curvilinear adaptive grid. | Abstract |
| Sep 1 | Marc Osherson | Integrating SCOPE with ElVis. | |
| Aug 11 | Will Fisher, Dalton High School | Integrating Command Line Programs with Java Clients. |
| Jun 1 | Prof. Mladen Vouk, NC State Univ | Next Generation Scientific Workflows: A case study. | Abstract |
| Jun 1, 11:00 | Bertram Ludaescher (UCD) & Ilkay Altintas (SDSC) | Overview of Scientific Workflow Automation with Kepler/SPA . | Abstract |
| May 24, 1:30 | John Kichury,SGI | SGI Visualization - Prism Architecture and Performance. | Abstract |
| Apr 1 | Dr. Daren Stotler, PPPL | Why Should I Believe My Code? - The Quest for Verification & Validation. | Abstract |
| Mar 11 | Dr. Alex Pletzer, GFDL | Some coding guidelines for writing high performance scientific applications. | Abstract |
| Feb 25 | Prof. Mark S. Shephard | The Development of Adaptive Simulation Loops. | Abstract |
| Jan 13 | Paul Fischer, ANL | Spectral Element Methods for Anisotropic Diffusion and Incompressible MHD. | Abstract |
| Dec 17 | Dr.Tom Gardiner, PU | A new CT-Godunov integration algorithm for ideal MHD | Abstract |
| Nov 5 | Viraj N. Bhat, PPPL/Rutgers | High Performance Threaded Data Streaming for Large Scale Simulations. | Abstract |
| Oct 29 | J.P.Ampuero, PU | Current paradigms and challenges in computational earthquake dynamics. | Abstract |
| Aug 27 | Jerome Lewandowski, PPPL | Self-correcting Multigrid Solver. | Abstract |
| Aug 20 | Alejandro Suarez | GTC Data Analysis in C+Elvis and High Resolution Display Wall Visualizations Through Chromium. | Abstract |
| Aug 18, 10AM | Geoffrey Shelburne, Augsburg College, MN | Development of data storage and visualization tools for ORBIT. | Abstract |
| Aug 10 | Dr. Mark Adams, Sandia Lab | Algebraic multigrid methods for challenging large-scale geometrically complex problems. | Abstract |
| July 23 | Dr. Leonid E. Zakharov, PPPL | zcb-CodeBuilder: a system for communication control of numerical codes, their documentation and maintenance. | Abstract |
| July 2 | Prof. Carl Sovinec, University of Wisconsin | Nonlinear Fusion MHD Simulation Using High-Order Finite Elements. | Abstract |
| May 28 | Ipsita Banerjee, Rutgers | An Adaptive Chemistry Reduction Scheme for Reactive Flow Simulations. | Abstract |
| May 14 | Glyn Thomas, PA Consulting Group | High-Performance Financial Risk Management Systems. | Abstract |
| May 5 | Yu Turkin, MPIPP, Greifswald | Development of Predictive Transport Code for Stellarators. | Abstract |
| Apr 12 | Robert K. Crockett, UCB | Unsplit Godunov Methods for Ideal MHD and Simulation of the Interstellar Medium. | Abstract |
| Mar 26 | Jin Chen, PPPL | How to solve PDE with Neumann boundary value problems. | Abstract |
| Feb 27 | Dr. Vineet Ahuja, Combustion Research and Flow Technology | Multi-Element Unstructured Methology for Analysis of Complex Systems with Phase Change. | Abstract |
| Feb 20 | Dr. Steve Jardin, PPPL | A *Remarkable Finite Element. | Abstract |
| Jan 30 | Dr. Stephane Ethier, PPPL | Porting the GTC code to the Earth Simulator computer. | Abstract |
| Jan 16 | Prof. Micah Beck,CSU Tenn. | Logistical Networking in Data Intensive Distributed Computing. | Abstract |
| Nov 25 | Vincent Wheatley, CALTEC | Regular Refraction of a MHD Shock at an Inclined Planar Density Interface . | Abstract |
| Oct 23 | Carol Woodward, LLNL | SUNDIALS: Suite of Nonlinear and Differential/Algebraic System Solvers. | Abstract |
| Oct 21 | Dr. Daniel R. Reynolds, LLNL | A Nonlinear Thermodynamic Model for Phase Transitions in Shape Memory Alloy Wires. | Abstract |
| Oct 14 | Michael P. Barnett, CUNY | Transferable methods and findings of some recent symbolic calculations. | Abstract |
| Sep 23 | Viktor K. Decyk, UCLA | Managing Complexity in Scientific Programs in Fortran95. | Abstract |
| Sep 11 | K. Indireshkumar, PPPL | LATTICE-BOLTZMANN Computational Fluid Dynamics and its Application to Moving Boundary Problems. | Abstract |
| Sep 5 | David E. Bernholdt, ORNL | Components for Scientific Computing. | Abstract |
| June 10 | Alexander Pletzer, PPPL | Gabor wave packet applied to solving ODEs. | Abstract |
| Apr 9, 10 AM | Ravi Samtaney, PPPL | AMR Simulations of the Magneto-hydrodynamic Richtmyer-Meshkov Instability. | Abstract |
| Mar 20 | Kevin Martins, Drexel | Concurrent Data Streaming. | Abstract |
| Dec 9 | Prof. Pino Martin, PU | Efficient and Detailed Simulations of Turbulent Flows using MPI. | Abstract |
| Dec 6 | Prof. Manish Parashar, Rutgers | Engineering the DISCOVER Computational Collaboratory. | Abstract |
| Nov 26 | Prof. Timothy J. Baker, PU | Mesh Adaptation for Time Evolving Domains | Abstract |
| Sep 12 | Kumar Manoj Bobba | Generalized Hydrodynamic Stability Theory | Abstract |
| Aug 13 | Ryan McClarren and Chuck Crow | Photonics Modeling Using Curly3d and a Web-based XML-RPC solver | Abstract |
| Aug 8 | Olayinka Arowolo | GridFTP | Abstract |
| Aug 1 | Mike Miller and Vaughn Wernersbach | Parallel Data Storage and Scientific Data ManagementAn: Introduction to PVFS & HDF5 | Abstract |
| Jul 23 | Dr. Nikhil Gagvani, Sarnoff | Matisse: Collaborative Design, Experimentation and Visualization over the NGI | Abstract |
| Jun 19 | Dr. G. Scott Lett, Physiome Sciences Inc., Princeton | Scientific, Modeling and Computational Challenges of Modeling from Gene to Disease | Abstract |
| May 9 | Dr. Gregory D. Abram, IBM TJ Watson Center | Distributed Visualization With OpenDX/MPI | Abstract |
| Feb 11 | David E. Keyes, ODU, VA | Domain Decomposition Algorithms in the Mainstream of Computational Science. | Abstract |
| Jan 29 | Ravi Samtaney | Higher-order methods for turbulence simulations. | Abstract |
| Dec 10 | Ed Seidel, Albert Einstein Institute | Dynamic Grid Computing for Science and Engineering | Abstract |
| Nov 27 | Scott Klasky | CS Buzzwords / The Grid and the Future of Computing | |
| Nov 13 | Kamesh Sankaran, PU | Numerical Simulation of Magnetoplasmadynamic Flows | |
| Oct 15 | Grabriel Mateescu | Design and Implementation of a Class of Parallel Preconditioners for Elliptic Problems | Abstract |
| Sep 18 | I. Szczesniak | GRIN: A Green's function integral code for two-dimensional elliptic operators | Abstract |
| July 24 | Craig Grube, PPPL | Parallel MPEG Playback. | Abstract |
| June 5 | Troy Carter | Everything you always wanted to know about Linux, but were afraid to ask. |
| Feb 6 | Dr. Daren Stotler | UniVista - Graphical Interfaces for Scientific Modeling Codes |
| Jan 12 | Dr. Phillip Colella, LBL | High resolution and adaptive finite difference methods for partial differential equations. |
| Dec 19 | Dr. Balaji, GFDL | Parallel Dynamical Kernels for Flexible Climate Models |
| Oct 3 | Japan | Visualization |
| Sep 26 | Scott Klasky | A survey of Software Tools for Scientific Visualization |
| Sep 21 | Lisa Lowe, Drexel | Field line tracing and topological studies of the magnetic field in toroidal confinements |
| Sep 14 | Prof. Stanley Dunn, Rutgers U. | Feasibility of Parallel Visualization with Vtk |
| Aug 4 | Peter Richter, PU | C/C++ Implementation of Reaction Rate Tables Database. |
| Jun 27 | Doug McCune | Using cvs for source code control and collaborative development |
| Jun 13 | Daren Stotler | Use of FWEB in DEGAS 2 to Expedite Documentation and Maintainability |
| Jun 6 | Alex Pletzer | Introduction to the Python scripting language. |
| May 23 | Prentice Bisbal | Restoring your own files using NetBAckup |
| May 16 | Scott Klasky | Introduction to using the Visualization Display Wall |
| May 2 | Lew Randerson | Tricks all unix users should know. |
| Apr 25 | Stephane Ethier | Converting Cray codes to run on fast unix workstations. |
| Mar 21 | C. Ludescher | Accessing PPPL's TRANSP data in MDSplus |
| Mar 07 | Bill Davis | Introduction to IDL. |
| Feb 13 | Doug McCune | Status of the NTCC Modules Library |
| Feb 08 | Stephane Ethier | PPPL's Local MPP computers |
| Jan 17 | Charles Karney | Upgrading from f77 to f90 |
| Dec 15 | Alex Pletzer | Object oriented programming (OOP) in C++ and f90 for scientific applications |
| Nov 30 | ? | Visualisation |
| Oct 12 | Charles Karney | Introduction to ssh |
| Sep 29 | Alex Pletzer | EZcdf: a set of easy-to-use F90/C++/Java routines to read and write netCDF files |
| Aug 17 | L. Randerson | Accessing Experimental Data with MDSplus |
| Aug 03 | C. Ludescher | An Introduction to GNU Makefiles |
| Jul 27 | Scott Klasky | AVS Express |
| Jul 06 | Stephane Ethier | Introduction to Using the Origin-2000 |
Questions, comments, suggestions, etc. to: Stephane Ethier
Last modified: Mon Oct 15 10:35:10 EDT 2012