Research Computing

ITS Research Computing is a relatively new Department with the goal of providing URI researchers access to cutting-edge computing equipment (HPC/AI/Data/Quantum), software and offering hands-on training, support and consultancy to enable computational research.

Other Related Resources

Here are some services offered by various other URI departments and organizations, which often are relevant to researchers:

• URI Library AI Guide: Resources related to AI use, tools, etc. for faculty/staff are maintained by the URI Library.
• URI VPN Service: This is often needed for accessing some servers and services from off-campus and abroad. If you’re planning to travel abroad and need this service, it’s especially important to set this up ahead of time, before you leave — it’s quite difficult to set up while abroad.
• Consultation on related IT services (VPN, security, secure data transfers, SSL certificates, etc.)
• Safari (O’Reilly) Online Books and Videos: A great collection of technical reference books and some training videos on a wide variety of technical topics — e.g. programming, data science, artificial intelligence, etc.  The URI Library has acquired access for anyone with a URI email address.
• URI ITS Training Courses: Periodically offered introductory courses covering a wide range of topics, including the Google Suite, draw.io, Excel, Video management and caption, and more!

Contact Us

Email us at itrcs-group@uri.edu with questions, comments, suggestions — anything!

Our Team

Abdeltawab Hendawi

AI Lab -- Research

hendawi@uri.edu

Cecile Cres

Computational Scientist, AI/ML

cecile_cres@uri.edu

Christian Vye

Advanced Application Specialist

401.874.2966
christianvye@uri.edu

Elizabeth Pauley

Student Statistical Consultant and Trainer

401.874.2815
epauley@uri.edu

Gaurav Khanna

AVP for Research Computing & Director for Institute for AI & Computational Research

401.874.2058
gkhanna@uri.edu

Indrani Mandal

AI Lab -- Education and Outreach

indrani_mandal@uri.edu

Joan Peckham

Strategic Advisor

jpeckham@uri.edu

Josh Port

Student HPC Facilitator -- GSO

joshua_port@uri.edu

Kevin Bryan

Manager, High Performance Computing

401.874.5528
bryank@uri.edu

Leann Biancani

Student Computational Biology Facilitator

Biancani@uri.edu

Michael Puerrer

Computational Scientist

mpuerrer@uri.edu

Nikola Buckowieka

Student Physical Sciences Facilitator

News

• 
  IACR participates in URI Day at the State House!
  The AI Lab represented the IACR on URI Day at the State House! It was a super fun day with lots of participation. Governor McKee and Lt. Governor Matos celebrated the day with us! URI to turn Rhode Island State House Keaney Blue Thursday in celebration of University’s successes, statewide… Read more: IACR participates in URI Day at the State House!
• 
  Rhody Today story on IACR’s state-level efforts
  URI professors Gaurav Khanna and Drew Zhang contributed to a statewide AI task force report outlining how Rhode Island can advance innovation, support workforce development, and responsibly implement artificial intelligence across key sectors.
• 
  Madhu successfully defends his PhD dissertation!
  We’re thrilled to report that the former long-time member of the AI Lab, Madhukara Kekulandara, has successfully passed his PhD dissertation defense! Congratulations, Dr. Madhu Kekulandara!
• 
  IACR resources support major ocean currents discovery!
  https://www.uri.edu/news/2026/02/computer-simulations-show-strong-ocean-currents-reduce-size-of-surface-waves/
• 
  IACR presents to the Senate Committee on AI at the State House
  IACR researchers and URI’s CIO presented to the Rhode Island Senate Committee on AI and Emerging Technology, highlighting AI applications, workforce development plans, and URI’s high-performance computing infrastructure.