Core Committees

The AUHPCS Core Committees provide governance, oversight, and strategic direction for the High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster. These committees ensure the system’s long-term sustainability, optimal performance, and alignment with the needs of Augusta University’s research community. Each committee focuses on different aspects of HPC management, development, and user engagement.

Core Executive Committee

The Core Executive Committee is responsible for the overarching governance of the AUHPCS cluster. It provides strategic oversight, ensures funding and resource allocation, and makes high-level policy decisions related to the cluster’s operation. The members of this committee holdpermanent positions and represent the university’s leadership in research and IT services.

Member	Affiliation	Duration
Michael Diamond	Director, GRITS	Permanent
Alexander Schwarzmann	Dean, SCCS	Permanent
Michael Casdorph	CIO/VP, ITSS	Permanent

Core Advisory Committee

The Core Advisory Committee consists of faculty and researchers from various disciplines who provide input on the HPC cluster’s effectiveness, usability, and future direction. This committee serves as a bridge between the technical administration of the cluster and the researchers who use it. Members serve one-year terms and bring domain-specific expertise from different departments.

Member	Affiliation	Duration	Expiration/Renewal Date
Trinanjan Datta	CSM/PHYS	One year	07/15/2027
Rick McIndoe	CBGM	One year	07/15/2027
Jiliang Zhou	PHARM-TOX	One year	07/15/2027
Available Seat	–	–	–
Hongyan Xu	SPH	One year	07/15/2027
Kunzhe Dong	IMMCG	One year	07/15/2027