Advancing Ionospheric and Space Weather Research with the PITHIA-NRF e-Science Centre скачать в хорошем качестве

Advancing Ionospheric and Space Weather Research with the PITHIA-NRF e-Science Centre

Slides available at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15269624 The PITHIA-NRF e-Science Centre is a cutting-edge digital research infrastructure designed to support ionospheric and space weather research through seamless access to data, models, and computational resources. In this webinar, Professor Tamas Kiss will introduce the e-Science Centre, showcasing how it enables researchers to process and analyse vast amounts of observational and simulation data. The talk will explore the computational challenges of handling diverse datasets, the role of cloud and high-performance computing in facilitating large-scale simulations, and how the PITHIA-NRF e-Science Centre leverages EGI services to enhance accessibility and interoperability. Attendees will gain insights into the platform’s architecture, key functionalities, and its impact on advancing scientific understanding in space weather forecasting, ionospheric modelling, and related domains. Target Audience This webinar is mainly intended for, but not limited to, domain scientists and researchers, e-Infrastructure platform/technology providers and data scientists About the presenter Professor Tamas Kiss is a distinguished expert in distributed computing, currently serving as a Professor at the University of Westminster’s School of Computer Science and Engineering. He is the Director of the Centre for Parallel Computing and also holds the position of Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange within the school. Professor Kiss possesses a robust academic foundation, with Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics, complemented by a PhD in Distributed Computing. His research interests encompass cloud computing, edge-to-cloud continuum, cloud-to-edge orchestration, and digital twins. Throughout his career, Professor Kiss has led and coordinated numerous EU-funded projects, focusing on cloud orchestration and its applications across various domains, including manufacturing, healthcare, and scientific research. His contributions have significantly advanced the integration of cloud technologies in these sectors, benefiting close to 100 companies and generating a substantial economic impact. ​ In addition to his research and leadership roles, Professor Kiss serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Grid Computing, published by Springer Nature, a position he has held since 2020. His extensive publication record and active involvement in the academic community underscore his commitment to advancing the field of distributed computing. Type Webinar Date 23 April 2025