ASP Online Seminars: Towards Enhancing Computational Capabilities in Africa: The University of Benin HPC Initiative

Tuesday 17 Sept 2024, 14:00 → 15:30 UTC

Abstract:

The limited availability of High-Performance Computing (HPC) in Africa for scientific researche has been one of the significant factors that slows down the development of scientific activities in the region. Computational physics and other high-powered research fields that involve large datasets and simulations require substantial computational power and resources to produce precise and timely results. Findings from participants representing over 30 different fields at the African Strategy for Fundamental and Applied Physics (ASFAP), as well as attendees of the 2nd African Conference on Fundamental and Applied Physics (ACP2021) held in March 2022 in Marrakesh, Morocco, show that most participants highlighted the lack of computing infrastructure and a general lack of understanding among stakeholders regarding the importance of computing in their fields . The report, among others, recommends increasing computational resources in the region to meet the dynamic demands of science and technology. In response to this need, the Uniben/CERN initiative aims to establish a new HPC center in Nigeria. This center will not only bridge the gap between local scientists and their international counterparts by providing the necessary computational power for large-scale data analysis and simulations, but it will also enhance the region’s capacity for scientific discovery and innovation. Consequently, this cutting-edge HPC center is expected to contribute significantly to the region’s sustainable development and economic growth through advancements in science and technology.

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