National Grid Seminar Series
Jointly organized with Sun Microsystems Pte Ltd, Singapore

AIST Grid Initiative in Japan and the Asia Pacific Region
Dr. Yoshio Tanaka
(AIST, Japan)

APSTC Grid Initiative in Asia Pacific
Dr. Simon See
(Sun Microsystems Inc, Singapore)

12 February 2004 (Thursday)
0930 hours @ Auditorium
Institute for Infocomm Research
21 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, Singapore 119613

Abstract for AIST Grid Initiative in Japan and the Asia Pacific Region

Just as in the United States and Europe, grid computing is regarded as a viable next-generation computing infrastructure in Asia Pacific. The Grid Technology Research Center (GTRC) was established in early 2002 as a part of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan. The primary objective of GTRC is to provide world class leadership in advanced computing science and technology as well as commercial technology through the development and application of the grid technologies. The GTRC also aims to become the focal point of research and development of grid communities in Japan and Asia-Pacific region. GTRC intends to accelerate the dramatic advancement and systematization of grid technology by focusing on the development of the latest grid middleware, building of the testbed and development of a verification system by utilizing high-performance computing systems and large-scale databases. This talk introduces the grid activities in AIST as well as in the Asia Pacific region, summarizes the current status of grid technologies, and highlights applications in this region.

Biodata

Dr. Yoshio Tanaka received his B.E. in 1987, M.E. in 1989 and Ph.D. (Eng.) in 1995, all in mathematics from Keio University. He worked at Real World Computing Partnership from 1996 to 1999, and is currently a team leader of the Grid Infraware Team at the Grid Technology Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. His current research interests include Grid programming tools, development and management of Grid Testbed, federation of virtual organizations, and performance evaluation of parallel systems.

Abstract for APSTC Grid Initiative in Asia Pacific

Grid computing has recently not only captured the imagination of academic researchers but it has also been seen as a potential tool for the commercial sector and industry. Sun Microsystems Inc. which has been developing technology that promotes the idea of the “Network is the Computer” has been putting a lot of effort and time in this area. The Asia Pacific Science and Technology Center (APSTC) has been tasked to develop and implement Grid technology in Asia Pacific in collaboration with various academic and research institutions. In this talk, the speaker will present some of the work that are done in APSTC and its plan.

Biodata

Dr. Simon See is currently the High Performance Computing Technology Director for Sun Microsystems Inc, Asia and also an Adjunct Associate Professor in Nanyang Technological University. A/Prof See is also the director for the Sun Asia Pacific Science and Technology Center. His research interests are in the areas of High Performance Computing, computational science, Applied Mathematics and simulation methodology. He has published over 30 papers in these areas and has won various awards. Dr. See graduated from University of Salford (UK) with a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and numerical analysis in 1993. Prior to joining Sun, Dr See worked for SGI, DSO National Lab. of Singapore, IBM and International Simulation Ltd (UK). He is currently providing consultancy to a number of national research and supercomputing centers. Dr See is also an adjunct research fellow in the National University of Singapore.

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This seminar series is organized by the National Grid Office located at 21 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, Singapore 119613.

Admission is Free. All are Welcome. Please email to Miss Vasugi (email: vasu@ngp.org.sg) to register a place by 1000 hours on 11 February 2004.