As part of the Advanced Computational Methods 2 module, iPhD students at NGCM CdT Emanuele Zappia and Hossam Ragheb delivered an introduction to the overall idea of computing with units approach in a form of a workshop. Specifically, the workshop focused on the Python library Pint. In the first part, …
As part of the Advanced Computational Methods 2 module, Ashley Setter and Thorsten Wittemeier gave an introduction to Constructive Solid Geometry (CSG) with OpenSCAD. A complete blog post accompanying this session is provided here. Ash started by giving a general introduction to CSG. Constructive solid geometry is an approach to …
As part of the Advanced Computational Methods 2 module, Hans Fangohr started with an introduction to modern task management workflows such as Getting Things Done and Inbox zero. The slides are available. The session was open to all students at the University. In the second part of the sessions, students …
Dr. Richard F L Evans, lecturer in Condensed Matter Theory in the physics department at the University of York, gave a stimulating seminar exploring the current state-of-the-art in atomistic modelling of magnetic materials and presenting calculations of two industrially important magnetic materials: NdFeB permanent magnets and IrMn/CoFe bilayers for spin …
Dr. Mike Croucher, research software engineer at the University of Sheffield, gave an insightful seminar exploring some of the issues surrounding the use and development of research software, proposing a rational approach to the use of software in order to produce correct results and highlighting how underestimating the importance of …
Professor Andrew J. Tatem, gave a seminar on his work on population modelling. He collaborates with NGOs and other organisations to better the lives of disadvantaged communities around the world so that the World Development Goals can be achieved. His work focuses on developing computational modells and data acquisition methods …
James Hawkes, postgraduate research student at the University of Southampton, presented his research on the scalability of parallel Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) codes. His project on Massively-Parallel Computational Fluid Dynamics is sponsored by the Dutch maritime research institute MARIN. Within this project ReFRESCO, a CFD code for fluid problems around …
Dr Michal Krompiec, research scientist at Merck Chemicals, gave an interesting seminar on the topic of organic photovoltaics (OPV), first highlighting the capabilities of this relatively new technology and then discussing about how computer simulations are an essential and powerful tool for the design of high performance materials in order …
Dr Greg Wilson, co-founder of Software Carpentry , gave a wide ranging seminar on the breadth of programming skills, how to teach and learn computing, and the central challenges that would have the biggest impact on all scientists using computers, not just the computing experts. Starting with how being open …
Prof. Cheng started the seminar and briefed the audience on the history of Lloyds register. LR is a global charity with £1 Billion turnover and around 250 offices world wide which started as ship classification society. Currently offers a large variety of services such as engineering and business services with …