1. University of Cyprus UCY
Maria Poveda
HPCL (High Performance Computing Laboratory)
NA2 Meeting - Karlsruhe, Germany – 01/06/2006

2. SE – UCY (I) University of Cyprus NA2 Contact: Maria Poveda, HPCL
Department of Computer Science
Since 1992, one of the four departments of the School of Pure and Applied Sciences
Runs a large number of research programs
EGEE partner:
High Performance Computing systems Lab (HPCL) Established
External funding for > 1.5 Million Euros (FP5, FP6, RPF)
webC-MINE
EGEEII-NA2 Meeting - Karlsruhe 01-02/06/06

3. High Performance Computing systems Lab (UCY)
HPCL was established in an effort to promote and coordinate research activities in the areas of:
Parallel and Distributed Systems
Grid technologies – CyGRID initiative in Cyprus
Middleware and Performance Engineering
Web Technologies
Internet Computing
Promote applications of Internet and High-Performance Computing and Networking in Cyprus through support and know-how to local users of HPC technologies.
Develop, support, and exploit a high-quality research infrastructure.
11 members :
1 Faculty member ( Head of Laboratory)
2 Visiting lecturer
1 Postdoctoral Associate
2 PhD candidates, 3 Research Associates, 2 M.Sc. Students
Teach University courses Supervise undergraduate and post graduate theses
EGEEII-NA2 Meeting - Karlsruhe 01-02/06/06

4. ACTIVITIES Our NA2 activities will be centred on: NA3/NA4
User workshops & events
NA5
Concertation
Production of promotional material
Translation of material
Local Web portal
EGEE conferences
Participation in computing and targeted scientific events
Targeted dissemination for Industry
UIG
Media relations:
Press Releases
Follow-up
Internal communication
Administration
Reporting
TNA2.4
TNA2.1
TNA2.6
NA2 Management
TNA2.3
EGEEII-NA2 Meeting - Karlsruhe 01-02/06/06