The Scientific Computing for Experiments group is responsible for activities directly engaging with and/or in support of the CERN physics community. The activities include the coordination of WLCG core functions and services, the work on novel software engineering concepts and the co-development of future computing models with the experiments, through technologies which include Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing. The group is responsible for coordinating the department's HPC strategy and partnerships, hosting projects with industry in the scope of Openlab, and collaborating with other HEP projects and WLCG partners.The collaboration with other HEP projects and WLCG partners is also in the scope of the group.
Computing and Data Science (IT-CE-CDS)
Section Leader: Sofia Vallecorsa
The Computing and Data Science Section will study the impact of cutting-edge technologies like Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence on the development of future computing models for fundamental scientific research by developing proof of concepts and co-development activities with IT Dep. experts, CERN and experiments experts, and researchers in industry and other relevant scientific communities.
Collaborations on High-performance Technologies (IT-CE-CHT)
Section Leader: Maria Girone
The Collaborations on High-performance Technologies Section fosters strategic alliances to drive technical innovation and support CERN's mission. The section is responsible for leading and promoting collaborations with scientific communities, setting technical directions, fostering relationships with industry leaders, and connecting with European initiatives and international organisations. By engaging with key internal and external stakeholders, the section contributes to the co-development of technologies and techniques for the benefit of the IT Department, CERN experiments and CERN activities at large.
Worldwide LHC Computing Grid (IT-CE-LCG)
Section Leader: Domenico Giordano
The LCG Section fulfills the department's responsibilities to WLCG in the scope of technical coordination, grid operations, provision and evolution of relevant central services, technical evolution of WLCG computing models and experiment liaison.
Physics Software Engineering (IT-CE-PSE)
Section Leader: Stefan Roiser
The Physics Software Engineering Section works on novel software engineering concepts and computing hardware performance aspects of commonly used data processing applications in high energy physics (HEP) and provides support and opportunities for skills development and visibility of software engineers and computing experts in relevant activities.