Research Computing

ITS Research Computing Services 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.

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

Abdeltawab Hendawi

AI Lab -- Research

hendawi@uri.edu

Christian Vye

Advanced Application Specialist

401.874.2966 – christianvye@uri.edu

Cecile Cres

Student HPC Facilitator -- CELS

cecile_cres@uri.edu

Elizabeth Pauley

Student Statistical Consultant and Trainer

401.874.2815 – epauley@uri.edu

TBD

ML/AI Facilitator

Gaurav Khanna

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

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

Madhukara Kekulandara

Student ML/AI Facilitator

mkekulandara@uri.edu

Michael Puerrer

Computational Scientist

mpuerrer@uri.edu

News

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  Celebrating Excellence: URI’s Tech Innovators Honored in Tech10 Awards
  URI celebrates Indrani Mandal and Gaurav Khanna, honorees of RI Monthly’s 2024 Tech10 Awards, for their outstanding contributions to AI and research computing.
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  AI Big Data Forum: Quantum Computing and AI
  Join us Nov. 22 at noon in Galanti Lounge for the AI Big Data Forum featuring URI’s Len Kahn on quantum computing and Brown’s Stephen Bach on AI’s data-driven evolution.
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  RICHAMP wins award at PEARC!
  Received a wonderful note from Dr. Ginis: Pranav Sai received the award for the best abstract at PEARC24 held in Providence last summer. He presented RICHAMP and its implementation on URI nodes at MGHPCC for real-time storm forecasting. 
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  Quantum Computer at the MGHPCC!
  A state-of-the-art neutral atom quantum computer, facilitating open-access research, hardware innovation, and hands-on training for students.
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  Major Upgrade to UNITY HPC/AI Infrastructure
  UNITY HPC/AI resources expanded by 50% with 1,000 new CPU cores and 24 advanced GPUs, enhancing research capabilities at URI.