The IACR Infrastructure group provides URI researchers access to cutting-edge computing equipment (AI/Data/HPC/Quantum), software and hands-on training, support and consultancy to enable computational research. The IACR’s Infrastructure group is led by Kevin Bryan and includes Cecile Cres, Christian Vye and several PhD students. A quick snapshot of the IACR resources is available here: IACR at-a-glance. For details on the broad topic of Generative AI, and the relevant university-wide efforts and guidelines, please visit the URI Provost’s AI page.
Research Computing Capabilities
- Partnership with the Massachusetts Green HPC Center (MGHPCC)
- Distributed research computing support through trained GAs in each College
- Replacement of older URI HPC clusters (2021 investment)
- Overleaf Professional subscription for Faculty and PhD student research use
- Research Computing Network (RCN)
- Partnership with the Open Storage Network
- Quantum computing services
Services & Resources
- Multiple HPC clusters: Unity and SeaWulf; Harmony and Sanctuary are in pilot use
- Cloud Computing
- High-performance servers, private servers
- Statistical Software, Services, and Resources (SAS, SPSS, R, JMP, MATLAB, Geneious, Atlas.ti, Qualtrics, Overleaf)
- NIH-STRIDES program
- Sample proposal documents (Facilities, DMP, etc.)
- University-wide software platforms (e.g. R Studio Server, JupyterHub, etc.)
- Training/consultation
- Web/database hosting and resources
- Data storage platforms at URI
Our Team
Kevin Bryan
Manager, High Performance Computing
401.874.5528
bryank@uri.edu
Christian Vye
Advanced Application Specialist
401.874.2966
christianvye@uri.edu
Cecile Cres
Computational Scientist, AI/ML
Leann Biancani
Student Computational Biology Facilitator
Shaghayegh ‘Shay’ Sahraei Joubani
Student Statistical Consultant and Trainer
401.874.2815
s.sahraei@uri.edu
Nikola Bukowiecka
Student Physical Sciences Facilitator
Farhang Naderi
Student HPC Facilitator — GSO
Other Related Resources
Here are some services offered by various other URI departments and organizations, which often are relevant to researchers:
- URI Library AI Guide: Resources related to AI use, tools, etc. for faculty/staff are maintained by the URI Library.
- URI VPN Service: This is often needed for accessing some servers and services from off-campus and abroad. If you’re planning to travel abroad and need this service, it’s especially important to set this up ahead of time, before you leave — it’s quite difficult to set up while abroad.
- Consultation on related IT services (VPN, security, secure data transfers, SSL certificates, etc.)
- Safari (O’Reilly) Online Books and Videos: A great collection of technical reference books and some training videos on a wide variety of technical topics — e.g. programming, data science, artificial intelligence, etc. The URI Library has acquired access for anyone with a URI email address.
- URI ITS Training Courses: Periodically offered introductory courses covering a wide range of topics, including the Google Suite, draw.io, Excel, Video management and caption, and more!
Drop by the IACR at URI Carothers Library 227 or email us at iacr-group@uri.edu with questions, comments, suggestions — anything!
News
MGHPCC to Showcase Regional Computing and AI Research at SC26 - MGHPCC will bring more than 75 computationally intensive research projects and a virtual showcase of regional HPC and AI resources to SC26 this November.
Spring 2027 Applied AI Course Options Now Available - URI students can choose among three new Spring 2027 courses that apply AI to scientific research, from hands-on marine and earth science applications to graduate research tools and AI-method development.
URI to Launch New Interdisciplinary and Applied AI Major - A new bachelor’s degree will combine responsible AI, interdisciplinary teamwork, and hands-on experience, with a soft launch in spring 2027 and full rollout in fall 2027.
AI Explored at URI: Gaurav Khanna on the Institute for AI & Computational Research (IACR)- New Spring Course: Applications of AI Methods Across STEM Disciplines - Graduate students (master’s and PhD) in any STEM field can learn applied AI for their research in Spring 2027 in PHY 591 AAI4STEM: Applications of AI Methods Across STEM Disciplines. To enroll, register for PHY 591-0001, listed in the catalog as “Special Problems.” The course meets Tue & Thu 11:00–12:15 in Swan Hall 211 and is capped […]