Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra Appointed Scientific Director of the High-Performance Computing Core Facility
The University of California, Davis, Office of Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra as the new scientific director of the High-Performance Computing Core Facility (HPCCF) effective September 1, 2024.
In this pivotal role, Ross-Ibarra will provide scientific oversight and strategic planning for the expanding facility to enhance the university’s competitive advantage in research and education.
Ross-Ibarra brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, having an extensive academic and research background. Currently a professor in the Department of Evolution and Ecology at UC Davis, he has been with the university since 2009. He holds a Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of Georgia and a B.A. and an M.S. in Botany from UC Riverside. His research focuses on plant genetics and evolutionary biology, with numerous publications in high-impact journals and prestigious awards, including the NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture and the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences Research Award.
Additionally, Ross-Ibarra was one of the founding users of the first FARM cluster in 2009 and has been an active user of HPC since then. He also chaired the College of Biological Sciences’ High Performance Computing Advisory Committee, highlighting his dedication to advancing HPC initiatives within the academic community.
“We are excited that Dr. Ross-Ibarra will be directing the HPCCF. His focus on users and education is exactly what the campus needs in this era where computing is becoming ubiquitous in research, in the classroom, and in our daily lives,” said Ian Korf, chair of the HPCCF Facility Advisory Committee (FAC).
More about the High-Performance Computing Core Facility
The UC Davis High-Performance Computing Core Facility is a campus research core facility administered by the Office of Research. The team specializes in supporting the design, procurement, implementation, maintenance and administration of high-performance computing systems for research and education across the university. Learn more here.
