High Performance Computing

Rutgers Office of Advanced Research Computing (OARC) provides strategic leadership in advancing Rutgers University’s research and scholarly achievements through advanced research computing (also known as high performance computing, or HPC), data science, and advanced networking in partnership with the Office for Research, the Office of Information Technology, and the academic and research communities across all campuses.

OARC Services
OARC Resources

 

Resource Description

Amarel Cluster

In July 2017, the Office of Advanced Research Computing (OARC) unveiled Amarel, a “condominium” style computing environment developed to serve the university’s wide-ranging research needs. The Amarel cluster provides a shared platform that optimizes resources for the benefit of all users. Named in honor of Dr. Saul Amarel, one of the founders of the Rutgers Computer Science Department and contributor to advanced computing and artificial intelligence research and methodologies, Amarel is designed to suit many different research applications.
Data Storage Accessibility-focused data storage: Amarel GPFS Storage is distributed across CICnet, the Rutgers research network. Amarel owners may purchase project storage consistent with research needs.
CIC Net CICNet is a Rutgers-provided, state-wide, multi-campus, distributed HPC and storage, fast, low-latency network that is part of global Science DMZs.
GIS Through consultations and workshop training sessions, OARC helps scholars use GIS tools and software, data resources, analysis and visualizations to complement their research.

OARC Team

Frank J. Reda

Frank J. Reda

Interim Associate Vice President, Office of Advanced Research Computing

As Interim Associate Vice President of OARC, Dr. Reda is responsible for providing strategic leadership in advancing Rutgers University’s research and scholarly achievements through next generation computing, networking, data technologies, and creative learning environments.

Email: reda@oit.rutgers.edu

Kristin Lepping

Kristin Lepping

Director, Business Operations, Grants, & Workforce Development

Kristin Lepping manages and directs the business operations and administrative team. Her primary focus at OARC is business strategy and grant management, departmental and operational data reporting, elevating the department’s visibility, and furthering OARC’s education and outreach programs.
Email: klepping@rutgers.edu

Vladyslav Kholodovych, PhD

Vladyslav Kholodovych, PhD

Director, Research Support

Dr. Kholodovych manages OARC’s research support team and leads facilitation activities. He has designed and implemented distributed computing and storage systems, managed network and data security systems, and led student/staff teams on technical infrastructure development projects.
Email: vlad.khol@rutgers.edu

Joylynn Almeida

Joylynn Almeida

Program Assistant

Joylynn serves as the Program Assistant for OARC and is a point of contact for visitors and OARC’s compute users. She also manages the administrative functions at OARC, including schedule management, event coordinating, purchasing, and expense reimbursement.
Email: joylynn.almeida@rutgers.edu