Tag: 2017 Seminars
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12-05-2017 | Jacob Alldredge: High Performance Computing Architectures Use at APL for Modeling
Title: HPC Incubator Speaker Series: High Performance Computing Architectures Use at APL for Modeling Speaker: Jacob Alldredge, Senior Scientist, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Location: NASA/LaRC, Bldg. 1205, Room 222 Time: 10:00am-11:00am Sponsor: Cara Campbell Leckey, NASA/LaRC Abstract: There has been a rapid evolution in computing architectures in recent years. This…
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12-12-2017 | Harry Millwater: A New Finite Element Method Based on Hypercomplex Algebra for the Computation of High-Order Derivatives
Title: High Performance Computing Incubator Speaker Series: A New Finite Element Method based on Hypercomplex Algebra for the Computation of High-order Derivatives Speaker: Dr. Harry Millwater, Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm Location: NASA/LaRC, Building 2102, Room 262 Sponsor: Ed Glaessgen, NASA/LaRC Abstract: The hypercomplex finite…
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11-30-2017 | [CANCELLED] Teng Li: Rethink Wood: Its Unconventional Applications in Advanced Material Design
CANCELLED: Title: Rethink Wood: Its Unconventional Applications in Advanced Material Design Speaker: Teng Li, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland Date: WILL BE RESCHEDULED Time: 1:00pm Location: NASA/LaRC, Building 1293A, Room 222 Abstract: There exist surging societal needs for products made from renewable and sustainable resources that are biodegradable, carbon neutral and non-petroleum based. Wood…
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12-04-2017 | Aditya Devarakonda: Communication-Avoiding Algorithms
High Performance Computing Incubator Speaker Series: Seminar #1: Communication-Avoiding Algorithms Speaker: Aditya Devarakonda, Ph.D. Candidate, University of California, Berkeley Date: Monday, December 4, 2017 Time: 10:00AM -11:00AM Location: NASA IESB (Building 2102), Room 114 Abstract: The cost of communication in modern parallel and sequential computer architectures is a primary performance bottleneck. Recent work has shown that…
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11-28-2017 | Yong Su Jung: Hamiltonian-Strand (HAMSTR) Approach Using Hybrid Meshes for Aerodynamic Flow Analysis
96th NIA CFD Seminar – Topic: Hamiltonian-Strand (HAMSTR) Approach Using Hybrid Meshes for Aerodynamic Flow Analysis Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Time: 11am-noon (EST) Room: NIA, Rm101 Speaker: Yong Su Jung Link: http://nia-mediasite.nianet.org/NIAMediasite100/Play/30a231a564c34fff93f54363c6b239b41d?catalog=fe540232-73ef-4460-8462-0d8a1a25ea58 Abstract: A solution framework using Hamiltonian paths and strand grids (HAMSTR) is presented for two and three-dimensional flows. The methodology can create…
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11-03-2017 | Matthew Souva: High Throughput Block Copolymer Nanoparticle Assembly Methods
Title: High Throughput Block Copolymer Nanoparticle Assembly Methods Speaker: Matthew Souva Date: Friday, November 3, 2017 Time: 10:00am – 11:00am Location: NIA, Room 137 Abstract: Nanotechnology achievements have presented novel solutions to problems in energy harvesting, lithographic strategies, and biomedical treatments with development of functional nanoparticles. However, many nanotech demonstrations originate from organic syntheses, limiting translation…
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11-02-2017 | Katherine Washington: Linear and Star-like Functionalized Polycaprolactones for Micellar Drug Delivery
Title: Linear and Star-like Functionalized Polycaprolactones for Micellar Drug Delivery Speaker: Katherine Washington Date: Thursday, November 2, 2017 Time: 10:00am – 11:00am Location: NIA, Room 137 Abstract: There have been many efforts focused toward improving the delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs such as doxorubicin in order to increase their solubility and minimize their toxic side effects. The…
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11-01-2017 | Ann Fridlind: Ice Parcel Versus Layer Glaciation in Shallow Mixed-Phase Clouds
Title: Ice Parcel Versus Layer Glaciation in Shallow Mixed-Phase Clouds Speaker: Dr. Ann Fridlind, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Location: NASA/LaRC, Bldg 1250, Room 116 Abstract: Shallow mixed-phase boundary layer clouds can be considered as cold versions of their warm counterparts, wherein boundary layer and mesoscale…
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10-26-2017 | Paul DeMott: Ice Nucleating Particle Measurements for Constraining Primary Ice Nucleation in Mixed-Phase Clouds
Topic: Ice Nucleating Particle Measurements for Constraining Primary Ice Nucleation in Mixed-Phase Clouds Speaker: Dr. Paul DeMott, Dept. of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University Date: Thursday, October 26, 2017 Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: NASA/LaRC, Bldg 1250, Room 116 Abstract: Aerosol-cloud interactions involving the ice phase remain as poorly explored phenomena. Primary ice nucleation on ice nucleating particles…
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10-16-2017 | James Baeder: A Personal Journey Towards High Fidelity Rotorcraft CFD
Title: 95th NIA CFD Seminar: A Personal Journey Towards High Fidelity Rotorcraft CFD Speaker: James D. Baeder, Associate Distinguished Langley Professor Chair, NIA Date: Monday, October 16, 2017 Location: NIA, Room 101 Time: 1:00pm Web Link: http://nia-mediasite.nianet.org/NIAMediasite100/Play/7f92ec5dc2c4484b93a3ad712e163be51d?catalog=fe540232-73ef-4460-8462-0d8a1a25ea58 Abstract: In the 1980’s it was sufficient for CFD to look at very simplified model rotorcraft problems, for example: a 2-D…