During a recent visit to the Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB) in July 2, 2024 (A renowned research centre named after the pioneer of computer science Konrad Zuse), its significance in applied mathematics and data-intensive, high-performance computing was brought to focus. ZIB was founded in 1984 to focus on software development, optimisation, algorithmic and mathematical modelling.
Prof. Ralf Kornhuber, a Senior Consultant at The Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB) and Prof. Romanus Odhiambo, Vice Chancellor of Meru University of Science & Technology, held collaborative meetings throughout the visit.
During their meetings, possible collaborations for creating mathematical models, to explain phenomena such as fluid dynamics and concrete rheology were looked into. Opportunities for staff and student exchange programmes, which support diverse research and innovation, were also discussed.Present were Project Coordinators-Dr. Joseph Mwiti Marangu, Director of the Institute of Cement and Concrete(ICC)at Meru University of Science and Technology and Dr. Wolfram Schmidt, who too emphasized on the significance of this mutual collaborations.
Other than research, The Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB) promotes high-performance computing and makes an important contribution to developing of computational techniques and tools, through software development.
As The Institute of Cement and Concrete(ICC), we are optimistic of the milestones being made by our team in Berlin.
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