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) and offering hands-on training, support and consultancy to enable computational research.

Services & Resources

Multiple HPC clusters (Andromeda, Unity, SeaWulf)
Cloud Computing
High-performance servers, private servers
Statistical Software, Services, and Resources (SAS, SPSS, R, JMP, MATLAB, Geneious, Atlas.ti, Qualtrics, Overleaf)
NIH-STRIDES program
Sample proposal documents (Facilities, DMP, etc.)
University-wide software platforms (e.g. R Studio Server, JupyterHub, etc.)
Training/consultation
Web/database hosting and resources
Data storage platforms at URI

What’s New?

Partnership with the Massachusetts Green HPC Center (MGHPCC)
Distributed research computing support through trained GAs in each College
Complete replacement of older URI HPC clusters
New URI locale on Ask.Ci for URI-specific support and discussion
Overleaf Professional subscription for Faculty and PhD student research use
Campus-wide subscription to JMP Pro
Research Computing Network (RCN)
Quantum computing services
New research center: URI Center for Computational Research

Other Related Resources

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

URI WebEx Service: Host your own online meetings, screen shares, and user support sessions.
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

AI Lab -- Research

hendawi@uri.edu

Advanced Application Specialist

401.874.2966 – christianvye@uri.edu

Computational Scientist, HPRC

cecile_cres@uri.edu

Student Statistical Consultant and Trainer

401.874.2815 – epauley@uri.edu

ML/AI Facilitator

Director of the URI Center for Computational Research & ITS Research Computing

401.874.2058 – gkhanna@uri.edu

AI Lab -- Education and Outreach

indrani_mandal@uri.edu

Strategic Advisor

jpeckham@uri.edu

Student HPC Facilitator -- GSO

joshua_port@uri.edu

Manager, High Performance Computing

401.874.5528 – bryank@uri.edu

Student ML/AI Facilitator

mkekulandara@uri.edu

Computational Scientist

mpuerrer@uri.edu

News

URI is part of the Open Storage Network for research data storage and sharing
URI has been part of the National Science Foundation’s Open Storage Network (OSN) for 3 years.
CCR supports research in Environmental Economics
Prof. Corey Lang and postdoctoral researcher Jarron VanCeylon, supported by the CCR, recently published a paper in the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management exploring how homebuyers’ preferences for environmental amenities align with their political leanings.
CCR AI/ML Seminar: Machine Learning Approaches for Characterizing Global Sea Surface Temperature Fields
The Center for Computational Research is planning a series of monthly talks on AI/ML techniques and applications across various scientific domains
World Quantum Day 2025
Celebrate World Quantum Day at URI on April 11th!
AI Big Data Forum — Spring ’25
April 18th noon, Galanti Lounge. Details in the attached flyer! Event Flyer