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
- Access to the OARC-supported HPC resources
- Access to PhD-level research scientists with domain knowledge and expertise
- Consulting on workflows, software installation, and optimization
- Equipment quotations and boilerplate facilities language for grant proposal submissions
- Installation of applications, including porting codes, compiling, debugging
- Education, Outreach and Training in advanced computing resources, Linux and cluster administration, Information security, bioinformatics, data intensive computing methods and technologies, Hadoop framework, GIS applications and access to national trainings and webinar series
- Liaison between research community and the Office of Information Technology (OIT)
OARC Resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| 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
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
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
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
Program Assistant
Email: joylynn.almeida@rutgers.edu