Collaboration – HPC4S3.ME

02.10.2024.

HPC and AI in Pharmacy

At the Avala Hotel in Budva, on September 27, 2024, as part of the international EPhEU event, the association of pharmacy organizations from Europe (September 26 to 28, 2024), a session on Module 6 of continuing education for Montenegrin pharmacists was held, titled “Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy: Digital Challenges, Myths and Misconceptions Incorporated in Digital Media, the Need for New Competencies for Pharmacists.” This event gathered over 150 experts, both online and in person, from the field of pharmacy, aiming to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in transforming the pharmaceutical sector.

*Mr Cakic gave a lecture on HPC and AI and applications in Pharmaceutical industry*

Mr Stevan Čakić from UDG and NCC Montenegro gave a lecture on the history and development of AI, emphasizing its growing importance in pharmacy. Then a special attention was given to the application of AI in drug development, personalized therapy, and optimization of pharmaceutical services. The discussion addressed the potential of AI and HPC to reshape the way pharmacists perform their daily tasks, as well as the need to improve skills and knowledge to adapt to new technologies. Link for the PKFE: https://pkfe.me/edukativni-programi/

30.07.2024.06.10.2024.

In-house HPC lab is getting an upgrade

The in-house HPC lab at UDG is getting an upgrade. Though cross-project collaboration with the support from EUROCC (NCC Montenegro) and financial support through AI-AGE project financed by the Ministry of education, science and innovation, UDG is procurring additional computing node and data storage that will be integrated with the equipment lab established through HPC4S3ME.

More in-house computing and storage power

The HPC Rack computing node is a high-performance 2U rack server designed for demanding computing tasks. It features dual processors, each with 24 cores running at 3.40 GHz, offering 48 threads and a 36 MB cache. The server comes equipped with 256GB DDR4 memory, expandable up to 4TB per processor, and includes 32 memory slots. Storage is provided by two 480GB SSD SATA 6G drives, with graphics powered by an NVIDIA L40 48GB card. It includes a Broadcom MR216i-a storage controller and network capabilities with 4x 1Gb Ethernet ports and 1 management port. The server also supports advanced security features like UEFI Secure Boot, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2, and secure firmware updates, ensuring tamper-free operation and data protection. Additionally, it is equipped with dual 1600W power supplies and easy rack-mounting options for streamlined deployment in HPC environments.

The NAS storage system features a robust setup designed for high-capacity data management and sharing. It includes a 4-bay configuration, each supporting 12TB SATA 6Gb/s drives, allowing for a total storage capacity of up to 66TB. Powered by an Intel Celeron N5095 4-core processor with 8GB RAM, this system provides solid performance for various storage needs. With dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports and PCIe Gen 3 expansion capabilities, it ensures fast data transfer and network connectivity. Additionally, it supports up to 1,500 concurrent CIFS connections, making it suitable for medium to large-scale data environments.

10.12.2023.10.12.2023.

EUROCC2 Workshop “Digital Transformation and HPC/AI” for BSc students

On 8 Dec 2023, a workshop on “Digital Transformation and HPC/AI” unfolded at the University of Donja Gorica. Over the course of this semester, final-year BSc students from the Faculty for Information Systems and Technologies delved into research on HPC and AI technologies within the framework of the Managing Information Technology subject. The EUROCC NCC Montenegro team conducted enlightening lectures and presentations on HPC and AI, providing students with a comprehensive grasp of these technologies and illustrating their pivotal roles in digital transformation.

The workshop was organized for BSc students by EUROCC NCC Monteengro team

During the workshop, students had the opportunity to showcase the projects they worked on throughout the semester, projects that will be defended during their final exam in Managing Information Technology course. The presented use cases spanned across various fields such as tourism, medicine, agriculture, and digital marketing. This event not only allowed students to share their findings but also fostered a deeper understanding of the practical applications of HPC and AI in real-world scenarios. Our focus was on the possible applications of interest for Montenegro and in the priority domains of Smart Specialisation Strategy for Montenegro (2014-2019).

Students presented their project ideas focused on HPC and AI in Digital transformation

Most of the projects fit into the Montenegrin S3

21.11.2023.21.11.2023.

HPC4S3.ME project presented at the ANSO InnovateYourFuture Workshop

HPC4S3.ME project was presented and featured at the ANSO InnovateYourFuture Workshop organized by UDG and supported by Alliance of International Science Organizations ANSO. This was a part of cross-project collaboration with ANSO InnovateYourFuture project that focuses on Competency traininjg in IoT and AI. The presentation was given by prof. Tomo Popovic, Stevan Cakic, and Dejan Babic, on 18 Nov 2023. There was around 60 attendees in the audience, mainly youg researchers interested in AI applications.

Presenters discussed the objectives of the project, described HPC lab implemented through the project, and explained priority domains of Montenegrin S3 and how IoT/AI and HPC can be utilised to develop and innovate. These application domains include agriculture and food value chain, health and tourism, and energy sectors.

HPC4S3.ME was featured at the ANSO Workshop on 18 Nov 2023.

Around 60 young researchers were attending the workshop

The presentation included considerations how HPC and AI cen help Montenegrin S3

This event was a parto of Workshop Series organized bz UDG and ANSO

10.10.2023.10.10.2023.

Cross-project collaboration with AI4S3

At the University of Donja Gorica, the Faculty of Information Systems and Technologies has commenced the implementation of the project “Application of Computer Vision and Deep Learning in Agriculture and Food Production, Medicine, and Energy (AI4S3).” The project is funded within the program to promote the development of an innovation culture and organize education in the fields of smart specialization in Montenegro by the Innovation Fund (https://fondzainovacije.me/).

On September 28th, as part of the 9th Festival of Science and Innovation, we had the opportunity to present our plans for the project’s implementation. The key idea of the project is to bring the application of artificial intelligence closer to the S3 sectors, which represent one of the key strategies for digitization in agriculture and supply chain, medicine, tourism, and energy sectors.

Over 65 candidates applied for the training

As previously announced, on September 30th, we organized an entrance test and questionnaire for all applicants. More than 65 candidates took the entrance test and questionnaire, and after analyzing the results, we selected more than 40 of them who will undergo training over the next 2 months.

The training is supported by the Innovation fund of Montenegro

Additionally, on October 7th, we began conducting lectures, starting with Python programming language, which forms the foundation for further training and the development of artificial intelligence models through upcoming modules. This training is a continuation of previous NCC Montenegro and Open Mind Academy efforts. HPC4S3 researchers are providing are taking an active role in the implementation of the training.

Congratulations to everyone, and we look forward to collaborating with all our participants.

08.09.2023.10.10.2023.

AI4S3 project – Computer vision and deep learning in agriculture and food production, medicine and energy

Faculty of Information Systems and Technologies (UDG), with the support of the Innovation Fund of Montenegro as part of the program to encourage the development of innovation culture and the organization of education in the areas of expertise in Montenegro, organizes a three-month training called “AI4S3 – Application of computer vision and deep learning in agriculture and food production, medicine and energy” which will be held in the period from the beginning of October to the end of December 2023. The HPC4S3ME team members will participate as trainers in this 3-month education project sponsored by the Innovation Fund of Montenegro. More info is available at NCC Monteengro website at the following link.