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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Caliburn |
At the time it was built in 2016, Caliburn was the most powerful supercomputer system in the state. It was built with a $10 million award to the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2) from the New Jersey Higher Education Leasing Fund (ELF), and was conceptualized, architected, and managed by RDI2 until 2019. Now managed and maintained by OARC, Caliburn is a statewide system benefiting all of New Jersey and enabling research both locally and globally. |
| 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
Juan Perin
Associate Vice President, Office of Advanced Research Computing
As Associate Vice President of OARC, Juan Perin leads the strategy, operations, and growth of advanced research computing at Rutgers, partnering with faculty, researchers, and administrative units to advance the university’s mission of excellence in research, teaching, and outreach.
Email: juan.perin@rutgers.edu
Vladyslav (Vlad) Kholodovych
Director for Research Support
Dr. Kholodovych coordinates the usage of OARC cyberinfrastructure resource and assists the research community with training, utilization and compliance with regulations set for protected data environment. He oversees an integration of the high-performance computing resources in the ongoing research within Rutgers and helps to enhance and optimize the current scientific activities.
Email: vlad.khol@rutgers.edu
Branimir Ljubic, PhD, MD
Senior Scientist for Clinical, Medical Informatics and Advanced Research Computing
Dr. Ljubic coordinates the usage of OARC cyberinfrastructure resource and assists the research community with training, utilization and compliance with regulations set for protected data environment. He oversees an integration of the high-performance computing resources in the ongoing research within Rutgers and helps to enhance and optimize the current scientific activities.
Email: branimir.ljubic@rutgers.edu
Kristin Lepping
Director of Strategic Engagement and Research Partnerships
Kristin leads OARC’s engagement, outreach, and research initiatives, including sponsored projects and industry partnerships. She coordinates the OARC portfolio, managing projects and communications across the team and with partners, faculty, researchers, and federal agencies. In addition, Kristin leads the department’s business strategy, departmental and operational data reporting, and elevation of the department’s visibility and research impact.Susan Fenker
Program Support Specialist
Susan serves as a Program Support Specialist and is a point of contact for visitors and OARC’s compute users. She also manages the administrative functions at OARC, including scheduling, event coordination, purchasing, and expense reimbursement.