Invitation: Talk on High Performance Computing, Grid Computing and Cloud Computing

Dr. Suhaimi Napis, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia

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Link to blog post: http://raffysaldana.blogspot.com/2009/11/invitation-talk-on-high-performance.html

The EUAsiaGrid Project

(http://www.euasiagrid.org)

in cooperation with the

Ateneo Innovation Center

School of Science and Engineering

cordially invites you to a talk on

"From High-Performance Computing to Grid Computing to Cloud Computing:

Experiences from the University of Putra Malaysia (UPM)

and the EUAsiaGrid Project"

by

Suhaimi Napis, PhD

Chief Technology Officer and Director

InfoComm Development Centre

and

Associate Professor of Plant Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Date: FRIDAY, November 27, 2009

Time: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Venue: Rm. 303 SEC Bldg. A, Ateneo de Manila University

For more information,

CONTACT:

Dr.Rafael P. Saldaña

Coordinator

EUAsiaGrid Project

Mathematics Department

School of Science and Engineering

Ateneo de Manila University

Tel. (02) 4266125

Mobile: 0928-5043121

E-mail: RSALDANA@ateneo.edu

Photos: Philippine Grid Computing 2008

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PHILIPPINE GRID COMPUTING 2008
(Froum and Workshops)
16 December 2008
Advanced Science and Technology Bldg.
Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

PHOTOS


The ASTI Bldg., venue of the Philippine Grid Computing 2008 (Forum and Workshops)

Dr. Rafael Saldaña is shown before the start of the Forum.

Engr. Denis Villorente, Director of the Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) gives the Welcome Remarks.

Ms. Jelina Tetangco of ASTI talks about the Philippine e-Science Grid Program (PSI-GRID)

Dr. Rafael Saldaña, Coordinator of the Ateneo Grid and High-Performance Computing Group, talks about the Grid Computing Projects in Ateneo de Manila University and about the EUAsiaGrid Project.

Dr. May Lim, Coordinator of the Computational Science Research Center (CSRC), talks about Grid Computing Initiatives in the University of the Philippines-Diliman.

OPEN FORUM: Participant from MSI (Marine Science Institute)-University of the Philippines-Diliman

OPEN FORUM: Participant from IRRI (International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos)

OPEN FORUM: Participant from De La Salle University-Manila

GUESTS: (L-R): Engr. Nelson Beniabon of PCASTRD (Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development), Dr. Franco Teves of MSU-IIT (Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology) and Dr. Rafael Saldaña of Ateneo de Manila University.

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Philippine Grid Computing 2008

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Website:

http://www.psigrid.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=76&Itemid=1


Philippine Grid Computing 2008

The Advanced Science and Technology Institute will hold the Philippine Grid Computing 2008 Forum and Workshop on December 16, 2008.


8:00-9:00
Registration

9:00-9:15
Opening Ceremonies

9:15-9:45
Plenary Session I (Introduction on Grid Computing and PSiGrid Initiative)

9:45-10:15
Plenary Session II (Applications by UP-CSRC and Ateneo)

Speakers:

9:45 - 10:00 Dr. Rafael P. Saldaña
Coordinator
Grid and High Performance Computing Group
School of Science and Engineering
Ateneo de Manila University

10:00 - 10:15 Dr. May Lim
Coordinator
Computational Science Research Center
University of the Philippines-Diliman

10:15-10:30
Coffee Break

10:30-11:00
Plenary Session III (International Collaborations: EUAsiaGrid and PRAGMA)

11:00-11:30
Plenary Session IV (PCASTRD Funding)

11:30-12:00
Open Forum

12:00-1:00

Lunch Break

1:00-1:30
Rocks Cluster Installation Workshop
Bioinformatics Workshop (BioSLAX)

1:30-2:00
Rocks Cluster Installation Workshop
Bioinformatics Workshop (Bio Roll)

2:00-2:30
Rocks Cluster Installation Workshop
Bioinformatics Workshop (BioBoost)

2:30-3:00
Rocks Cluster Installation Workshop
Bioinformatics Workshop (Bioinformatics Services)

3:00-3:15
Coffe Break

3:15-3:45
gLite Users Echo Training (GILDA and Security)
Reconfigurable Computing Demo/Seminar

3:45-4:15
gLite Users Echo Training (IS and WMS)
Reconfigurable Computing Demo/Seminar

4:15-5:00
gLite Users Echo Training (Job and Data Management)
Reconfigurable Computing Demo/Seminar

5:00-5:15

Closing Remarks

Legend:
ASTI Training Room

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Roundtable Discussion on ICT Infrastructures for Science and Technology (Metro Manila, Philippines)

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Note: Recently, I was invited by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) to give a paper presentation on "ICT Infrastructures: Academic Perspective (Focus on Grid and High-Performance Computing Technologies)" during the "Roundtable Discussion on ICT Infrastructures for Science, Technology and Innovation Research and Development" scheduled on Tuesday, 25 November 2008, starting at 8:30 a.m. at Traders Hotel Manila, Roxas Bldv., Pasay City, Metro Manila, Phillippines.

Below is the Program of Activities:

Roundtable Discussion on ICT Infrastructures for Science, Technology and Innovation Research and Development
Traders Hotel Manila, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
25 November 2008

Organized by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Deparment of Science and Technology

PROGRAM

8:30 am Registration


9:00 Opening Ceremonies
Prayer
National Anthem


9:10
Opening Remarks and Message
ACD. EMIL Q. JAVIER
President
National Academy of Science and Technology

9:20
Paper Presentations
The Need for ICT Infrastructures

ACD. WILLIAM T. TORRES
President, Mosaic Communications and
Member, NAST-ESTD

9:50
Network Infrastructure for STI R&D
ENGR. DENIS F. VILLORENTE
Director, ASTI-DOST

10:20
Funding ICT Infrastructures Development
DR. REYNALDO V. EBORA
Executive Director, PCASTRD-DOST

10:50
ICT Infrastructures:
Academic Perspective
(Focus on Grid and High Performance Computing Technologies)
DR. RAFAEL SALDANA
Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics
Coordinator, Grid and High Performance Computing Group
School of Science and Engineering
Ateneo De Manila University

11:20
ICT Infrastructures:
Private Sector Perspective


11:50
Open Forum


12:20
Closing Remarks
ACD. CEFERINO L. FOLLOSCO
Chair, NAST-ESTD

12:30
Lunch


ACD. ELIEZER A. ALBACEA
Moderator

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Giving a Talk on Grid Computing and Visiting GSI, Darmstadt, Germany (October 10, 2008)

.Aerial view of GSI in Darmstadt, Germany
Scientists and GSI staff who listened to my presentation on Grid Computing
With Dr. Peter Malzacher of GSI, Darmstadt, Germany
With Dr. Kilian Schwarz, my host at GSI, Darmstadt, Germany
With Dr. Dieter Schardtof GSI, Darmstadt, Germany
Photo Caption: Part of the Ion Beam Radiotherapy Equipment for Cancer Treatment that was developed at GSI, Darmstadt, Germany.

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Today (Friday, October 10, 2008) I gave a talk on "Grid Computing and Applications: Philippine Initiatives and Perspective" in Gesellschaft fur Schwerrionenforschung (GSI) in Darmstadt, Germany. (See http://www.gsi.de/portrait/ueberblick_e.html). My host is Dr. Kilian Schwarz. Aside from going a talk, I visited the accelerator facilｉty for heavy ion beams, the computer center (with its large cluster system used for grid computing), and the　Laboratory for ion-beam radiotherapy in the fight against cancer. Photos from the collection of Raffy Saldana (http://raffysaldana.blogspot.com)

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Notes on GSI:

Source: http://www.gsi.de/portrait/ueberblick_e.html

The goal of the scientific research conducted at the Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung, GSI, is to understand the structure and behavior of the world that surrounds us. In addition to broadening our understanding of the world, this knowledge also serves as a basis for technological progress in all areas of our lives.

GSI operates a large, in many aspects worldwide unique accelerator facility for heavy-ion beams. Researchers from around the world use the facility for experiments that help point the way to new and fascinating discoveries in basic research. In addition, the scientists use their findings to continually develop new and impressive applications.

The research program at GSI covers a broad range of activities extending from nuclear and atomic physics to plasma and materials research to biophysics and cancer therapy. Probably the best-known results are the discovery of six new chemical elements and the development of a new type of tumor therapy using ion beams.

What are Ions?

Ions are "charged” atoms, they are formed from neutral atoms by adding electrons to or stripping electrons from the electron shell. Due to their charge, ions can be accelerated and steered by means of electric and magnetic fields.

Facts and Figures

Foundation	1969
Associates	Federal Republic of Germany (90%), State of Hessen (10%)
Member	Helmholtz Association
Task	Construction and operation of accelerator facilities and research of heavy accelerated ions.
Budget	85 Mio Euro per year
Staff	1050 employees, including 300 scientists and engineers
Capital equipment	Linear accelerator UNILAC Heavy ion synchrotron SIS Experiment storage ring ESR Fragment separator FRS High-energy/high-efficiency laser PHELIX (being constructed) Several large systems of spectrometers and detectors Medical irradiation unit for cancer therapy
Scientific Cooperation	Users of the GSI facilities are predominantly non-resident scientists, mainly from German Universities (totalling over 1,000 scientists per year). World-wide cooperation with approximately 400 institutes from over 50 countries.

Wellness Program: Talk on "Hypertension and Diabetes"

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To All Ateneo Employees, From Ms. Imelda Nibungco -- Ateneo Personnel Director:


Talk on "Hypertension and Diabetes"

Speaker: Dr. Raymund M. Laiz, M.D.

Friday, September 26, 2008

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

SOM 111 (Ching Tan Room)

Ateneo de Manila University


Note: I have hypertension so I think I must attend this talk.
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