2024 conference Presentation
Dr. Andy Nonaka

Dr. Andy Nonaka’s presentation focuses on computational modeling and simulation. It outlines his group's work at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, including their contributions to the Exascale Computing Project, which developed software and applications for high-performance computing systems. Dr. Nonaka explains the design of structured mesh frameworks for solving complex equations in various scientific domains, emphasizing efficiency, adaptability, and user-friendliness. He describes applications in fields like astrophysics, environmental modeling, microelectronics, and epidemiology. The group also incorporates AI/ML techniques to optimize simulations, demonstrating innovations like integrating neural networks to speed up computational kernels. Dr. Nonaka highlights the open-source nature of their tools and their accessibility to diverse research areas. The talk concludes with examples of potential applications, showcasing the framework's versatility.