Steven Wright

Dr. Steven Wright is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of York, specializing in High Performance Computing (HPC), Parallel Computation, and Novel Architectures. He joined the Department of Computer Science in 2018 and is a member of the Real-Time and Distributed Systems research group. His research focuses on optimizing supercomputers and scientific applications for performance, energy efficiency, and programmability. He collaborates with national laboratories, universities, and industry partners such as the UK Atomic Energy Authority and Intel. Prior to York, he was a Research Fellow at the University of Warwick, working on projects involving fusion physics and Rolls-Royce collaborations.

Dr. Wright holds a Ph.D. (2014) and M.Eng. from the University of Warwick, where his doctoral thesis addressed I/O optimization in parallel applications. His teaching responsibilities include leading the High-Performance Parallel and Distributed Systems (HIPC) module and serving as Programme Lead for on-campus Undergraduate CS Programmes. He has also contributed to the Software Testing (SOTE) module and departmental roles such as Chair of the Board of Examiners.

Research interests span HPC, energy-efficient computing, and application optimization. Recent work emphasizes performance portability, fusion simulations, and parallel I/O systems. His projects, such as the P3 Explorer database and EMPIRE-PIC framework, highlight contributions to HPC software and simulation tools. Collaborations with institutions like Sandia National Laboratories and industry partners like NVIDIA reflect his interdisciplinary approach to advancing computational science.