ALEX AIKEN

Professor, Computer Science

Stanford University

(650) 725-3359

aiken@cs.stanford.edu

http://theory.stanford.edu/~aiken

Project 4–1: Stream Programming for High Performance Computing

Design and compilation of parallel programming languages, static and dynamic analysis of programs, program verification.

MIGUEL ARGÁEZ

Associate Professor, Mathematical Sciences,

The University of Texas at El Paso

(915) 747-6775

margaez@utep.edu

http://www.math.utep.edu/Faculty/mar

Project 4–6: Hybrid Optimization Schemes for Parameter Estimation Problems

Developing large-scale optimization algorithms with applications to science and engineering problems.

SARALA ARUNAGIRI

Research Specialist, Computer Science,

The University of Texas at El Paso

(915) 747-8819

sarunagiri@utep.edu

Project 4–3: Specifying Computer Systems for Field-Deployable and On-Board Systems of Multicore Processors

Adapting applications, operating systems, and computer architectures; performance evaluation, modeling, enhancements; parallel and distributed computing; computer architecture, operating systems, and simulation methodologies; workload characterization; education.

Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Morgan State University
(443) 885-4208
yacob.astatke@morgan.edu

Project 3–4 Robust Wireless Communications in Complex Environments

Exploring how fixed and mobile ad hoc networks can be integrated and enhanced for tactical communications.

AMIYA BHATTACHARYA

(2007–2009)
Assistant Professor, Computer Science,

Arizona State University

Project 3–3: Secure Sensor Data Dissemination and Aggregation

Mobile computing and communication systems; wireless sensor networks; peer-to-peer and overlay networks; network performance modeling and simulation; network protocol algorithmics; adaptive, on-line and randomized algorithms in networks; application of information theory and coding; self-organization in networks.

RUPAK BISWAS
Division Chief (Acting)
NASA Advanced Supercomputing Division
(650) 604-4411
Rupak.Biswas@nasa.gov

Dr. Biswas oversees the full range of high-performance computing services for NASA’s primary supercomputing center. He sets high-level objectives for the division, creates and maintains a productive, high-impact computational facility, and coordinates closely with Ames and NASA Headquarters management. He began his work at NASA after he received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1991.

BARBARA BRYAN

AHPCRC Research and Outreach Manager, HPTi

(650) 604-3732

bbryan@hpti.com

Ms. Bryan oversees the management of the research and outreach programs, working with the Center Director. She works with the Army and the Center Director to communicate research objectives and report on accomplishments, and to align and identify potential HPC resources on at-institution or DoD platforms. She works with each university’s outreach manager and Consortium representative to establish an integrated outreach program emphasizing the Army research and HPC/computational science objectives.