1. Supercomputing Center Jysoo Lee KISTI Supercomputing Center jysoo@kisti.re.kr 2003. 8. 23 National e-Science Project

2. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 2 Table of Contents Introduction Definition Concept Goals Current Status Foreign status Domestic status Project Strategy Project Structure Overview e-Science center e-Science forum Application project

3. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 3 e-Science is about providing significantly enhanced research infrastructure by utilizing distributed resources such as, computers, storage devices, scientific instruments, and experts using information technology “e-Science is about global collaboration in key areas of science, and the next generation of infrastructure that will enable it.” (John Taylor, Director General of Research Councils, OST/DTI, UK) Definition of e-Science

4. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 4 Evolution of IT industry Starting from hardware, forms a vertical structure New paradigm started by internet boom Evolves to a horizontal structure

5. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 5 Evolution of Scientific Research Scientific research methodology also forms a vertical structure IT industry changes ways of doing research and development, but not its structure

6. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 6 Evolution through e-Science e-Science is essential for the transition to a horizontal research infrastructure

7. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 7 Goals of e-Science Advance research infrastructure and national competitiveness by effectively using distributed resources using information technology Making the best use of Korea’s IT infrastructure Providing advanced collaborative environments to researchers distributed over the country Helping the decentralization

8. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 8 e-Science in US (1/6) The United States is carrying out several e-Science projects in order to maintain her competitiveness in the area of science and technology

9. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 9 e-Science in US (2/6) Overview Total budget is over 2 billion dollars 36% increase over last year Each agencies are trying to achieve goals presented in ‘IT for the 21st Century’ (NTSC, 1999) Priority Areas Enhancing computing capability Advanced modeling/simulation Storage, process, and archive of data Intelligent and networked robot Protection of information and privacy Ubiquitous computing and wireless network Next generation computer Software reliability Development of global optical network technology DOCDODDOEEPA Health& Human service NASANSF Total (Mil USD) 443506674233 2302,268

10. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 10 e-Science in UK (3/6) Carrying out “UK e-Science Programme” by Department of Trade and Industry National collaboration network

11. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 11 e-Science in UK (4/6) Total Budget 2001 ~ 2006 : Over 200 million pounds Priority Areas Construction of national e-Science Grid testbed by connecting regional e-Science centers Generic/Industrial Grid Middleware e-Health Grand Challenge IRC(Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration) projects Pilot projects

12. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 12 e-Science in Japan (5/6) AIST is the key organization, reviewed by CSTP and IT committee National collaborative network

13. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 13 e-Science in Japan (6/6) Virtual research laboratory of ITBL Budget : 160 Mil. USD (ITBL, 2001~2005) Participating Organizations : JAERI, JST, NIMS, NAL, RIKEN, NIED, NII

14. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 14 Domestic Situation Construction of Grid infrastructure is being constructed through “National Grid Project” of Ministry of Information and Communication Limited to the construction of next generation internet Support for application projects are limited, only small scale projects are supported National scale application projects are not possible Sharing and remote use of expensive equipments in government labs and academic institutions are very limited

15. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 15 Project Strategy (1/5) Construct national scale organization including ministries (MOST, MIC, and MOCIE), academia, and government labs MIC: Advanced network, Grid infrastructure MOST: e-Science research based on the infrastructure MOCIE: Application of the research results to industries such as e-Business Academia, government labs: Carrying out e-Science researches National and regional e-Science center National e-Science forum

16. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 16 Project Strategy (2/5)

17. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 17 Project Strategy (3/5)

18. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 18 Project Strategy (4/5)

19. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 19 Project Strategy (5/5) Grid IT infrastructure for using distributed resources Technology Push e-Science New paradigm for scientific research Application Pull e-Science, e-Business are customized contents on Grid Grid vs e-Science

20. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 20 Project Structure (1/3) e-Science Center Operation Core software technology Hardware implementation e-Science Application Projects Full scale application projects Individual application projects Pilot application projects e-Science Forum

21. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 21 Project Structure (2/3) Year200320042005200620072008Total e-Science Center Operation23050100 382 Hardware (inc Network) -80150200 450 Core Software-5070 330 Application (5T) Pilot Projects44444424 Large Projects-150250300 1,300 Individual Projects -100150 700 e-Science Forum1111228 Parts from other projects-380620720 3,160 Total7415675825826 3,574 (100 Million Won)

22. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 22 UK e-Science Center e-Science office (20 people) eDIKT Team Leaders (Dr.Virdee & Rutherford) R&D personnel : 10 Planning, administration, event coordination: 10 people) eDIKT Team (12 people) e-Science core technology research Total: 32 people

23. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 23 e-Science Forum Close collaborations between IT experts and application researchers are necessary for the realization of e-Science Forum is necessary for experts from different areas to discuss their common interests Primary Activities Construction and support of working groups Hold workshops Collaboration and cooperation with other related organizations Exchange of information on new e-Science technology Support of new e-Science projects

24. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 24 Application Projects (1/2) National scale projects Individual projects Pilot projects

25. Introduction Status Project Strategy Project Structure Supercomputing Center 25 Application Projects (2/2) TypeTitle of Projects Pilot Projects Transmission electron microscope e-Science Earth science virtual laboratory Virtual astronomy laboratory National Projects (6T?) National equipment e-Science Earth science e-Science Bio e-Science e-Astronomy HEP e-Science Aerospace e-Science

26. Supercomputing Center Jysoo Lee KISTI Supercomputing Center jysoo@kisti.re.kr 2003. 8. 23 Thank You !!