Director, Riken – Center for Computational Science (R-CCS). Prof., Tokyo Inst. Japan.
“Computing for the Future at RIKEN R-CCS: AI for Science, Quantum-HPC Hybrid, and Fugaku-NEXT”
Abstract
At RIKEN R-CCS, the legacy of Fugaku, our flagship supercomputer, is just the beginning. We’re embarking on an ambitious journey to redefine the landscape of high-performance computing, with a keen focus on societal impact and scientific innovation. Our roadmap includes several groundbreaking projects that promise to elevate our capabilities and contributions to unprecedented levels. Central to our strategy is the “AI for Science” initiative, a project that places artificial intelligence at the heart of scientific research. This endeavor aims to harness the power of AI to decipher complex data, accelerate discovery processes, and provide deeper insights across various scientific domains. By integrating AI with supercomputing, we’re not just enhancing computational efficiency; we’re transforming the very paradigm of scientific exploration. In parallel, we’re excited about the development of “FugakuNEXT,” the successor to Fugaku. This next-generation supercomputer will incorporate advanced technologies, including innovative memory solutions designed to drastically reduce the energy consumption associated with data movement, a critical challenge in scaling supercomputing capabilities. Moreover, our commitment to expanding the frontiers of computability extends to the realm of Quantum-HPC Hybrid computing. This pioneering project aims to merge the quantum computing’s unique capabilities with the robust power of traditional high-performance computing, opening new avenues for solving previously intractable problems. Recognizing the importance of accessibility and flexibility in computing resources, we’re also integrating our supercomputing assets with cloud platforms, notably AWS. This strategic move will democratize access to supercomputing power, enabling a broader range of researchers to tackle pressing global challenges with greater agility and scalability. Together, these initiatives represent RIKEN R-CCS’s vision for the future—a future where supercomputing is not just about raw computational power, but about enabling a more profound understanding of the natural world, driving innovation, and contributing solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing humanity today.
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BIO
Ph. D. from the University of Tokyo in 1993. A Full Professor at the Global Scientific Information and Computing Center (GSIC), the Tokyo Institute of Technology since 2000, and the director of the joint AIST-Tokyo Tech. Real World Big Data Computing Open Innovation Laboratory (RWBC-OIL) in 2017.
Since April 2018, he has been the director of Riken Center for Computational Science (R-CCS), the Tier-1 national HPC center for Japan, developing and hosting Japan’s flagship ‘Fugaku’ supercomputer which has become the fastest supercomputer in the world in all four major supercomputer rankings in 2020 and 2021 (Top500, HPCG, HPL-AI, Graph500), along with multitudes of ongoing cutting edge HPC research being conducted, including investigating Post-Moore era computing, especially the future FugakuNEXT supercomputer.
Other accolades include the Fellow positions in societies/conferences ACM, ISC, and the JSSST; the ACM Gordon Bell Prizes in 2011 & 2021; the IEEE-CS Sidney Fernbach Award in 2014 as well as the IEEE-CS Computer Society Seymour Cray Computer Engineering Award in 2022, both being the highest awards in the field of HPC, and the only individual to receive these awards; the Technical Papers Chair and the Program Chair for ACM/IEEE Supercomputing 2009 and 2013 (SC09 and SC13) respectively as well as many other conference chairs, and the ACM Gordon Bell Prize selection committee chair in 2018.
His longtime contribution was commended with the Medal of Honor with Purple ribbon by his Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan in 2022
Video 2024
Speaker Experience Interview 2024
Professor Matsuoka is a returning speaker. Please refer to his 2023 keynote “Towards Fugaku-NEXT: Debunking the HPC Myths, Pursuing Science Instead” (video and slides) and watch his 2023 interview below.
Please click to download 2024 slides as pdf.
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