Chinese HPC Delegation Visits the DKRZ

The delegation consisted of scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) as well as representatives from the company Sugon. The visit focused on current developments in high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as their applications in research and science.

To kick off the visit, Prof. Dr. Thomas Ludwig presented the DKRZ’s scientific focus and mission, as well as the center’s HPC systems and data archiving infrastructure. Dr. Christopher Kadow then presented application examples from the fields of Earth system sciences, climate modeling, and the use of HPC and AI in climate research. In a subsequent panel discussion, participants exchanged views on current developments in the field of HPC, applications in climate and climate research, and international perspectives on scientific collaboration. In addition, the company Sugon presented its activities in the field of high-performance computing.

The event concluded with a guided tour of the data center. During the tour, guests gained insights into the DKRZ’s supercomputers and data archiving infrastructure. At the Klimaglobus, Michael Böttinger also presented visualizations of kilometer-scale climate simulations that vividly demonstrate the capabilities of modern climate modeling.