In high-performance computing (HPC), we aim at running software fast(er). To achieve this, we use parallel hardware such as multi-core processors or our supercomputer (HPC cluster). Moreover, the software must be parallelized to enable work distribution among all parallel hardware units. HPC is often used with large simulation codes such as software for weather forecasts that would take days to compute otherwise. In other words, HPC makes many tasks efficient or even possible in the first place! It takes place in large computing centers, but also on a small scale such as with so-called embedded processors.
As HPC group, we actively engage in research, service, and education. In HPC research, we look at current and diverse problems: from extensions to programming models and runtime systems, through energy efficiency, to analysis of the latest hardware architectures. As part of our HPC service, we help scientists to analyze, parallelize or optimize their simulation codes. Furthermore, we support young HPC professionals through our teaching and training activities at RWTH and at international events.
Location
"Golden whale" at Kopernikusstr. 6, Aachen
Language in Daily Work
German in bilateral meetings, English in team meetings
Supervisor or Instructor and MATSE
Sandra Wienke: I completed the MATSE apprenticeship myself many years ago and I am convinced of the concept.