MHPC - Master in High Performance Computing at Sissa-ICTP

From data to machine.

Today we wrap up Data Structures and Algorithms: modern Fortran, sorting, searching, and how the way we organize data shapes performance.

Tomorrow we open the hood with Introduction to Computer Architecture for HPC. What is the CPU really doing with our code? How do we make it faster, and how do we start thinking in parallel?

Ever wondered what it actually takes to become an HPC expert? 💡

We’re kicking off a new series to give you an inside look at the MHPC curriculum: 25 courses divided into core foundations, advanced HPC applications, and a final research thesis.

First up: Scientific Programming Environment

In this course, our students build the foundation of their technical workflow—mastering Unix-like operating systems, bash scripting, version control, code maintenance, debugging techniques, build systems, and cluster usage. All paired with hands-on practice in C.

Building high-performance software starts with mastering the environment. 💻

13th edition, 13 new minds ready to push the boundaries of high-performance computing. 🚀

A warm welcome to the new MHPC cohort! Over the coming year, you’ll dive deep into parallel computing, AI, and complex algorithms, turning challenges into breakthrough solutions.

Wishing you an inspiring, intense, and successful journey ahead in Trieste.
Welcome! ✨

A journey into the infinitely small. 🔬

Alberto Cazzaniga applied convolutional neural networks to electron microscopy images.

When HPC meets condensed matter physics, the results open doors to new materials and technologies.

Click here to read more https://mhpc.it/best-thesis

Why use one core when you can use thousands?
🚀 Parallelization is the art of breaking down a complex problem into smaller parts executed simultaneously.

It’s the core of MHPC: we teach you to "think in parallel" to push past the limits of serial computing.

How does the Earth move? 🌋

One of our top theses focused on the parallelization of seismic wave simulators. Thanks to HPC, we can simulate earthquakes in real-time to improve infrastructure safety.

Studying in Trieste means living where science meets the sea. 🌊

From Molo Audace to the labs of SISSA and ICTP, our city offers a unique European ecosystem for researchers and coders.

The perfect place to let your ideas run wild (while enjoying a coffee). ☕

With US science facing significant uncertainty, Europe aims to position itself as the new global benchmark for free and open research.

But are democratic values enough to compete with the budgets of the US and China? A recent analysis by examines funding, fragmentation among member states, and the unresolved challenge of industrial innovation.

The race is on: will Europe transform into a science superpower, or will it remain trapped in its own bureaucracy? 🧪🇪🇺

Read the full analysis here: www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01955-1

Everyone talks about AI and LLMs, but few know that without HPC infrastructure, modern Artificial Intelligence wouldn't exist.

Training the most complex models requires advanced memory management and parallel computing. MHPC gives you the keys to the "engine room" of AI. ⚙️