Henri Casanova is a Professor in the Information & Computer Sciences Department at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. His research focuses on High Performance Computing (HPC), including workflow management systems, distributed application simulation, and HPC storage systems. He teaches courses such as ICS 312 (Machine-Level and Systems Programming) and contributes to the development of tools like SimGrid and WRENCH for enabling scalable workflow research. Education and Affiliations: PhD in Computer Science (implied by academic rank and publications) Member of the HPC and distributed systems research community Research Interests: Casanova’s work bridges theoretical HPC concepts with practical implementations. He emphasizes workflow automation, simulator development (e.g., SimGrid for distributed systems), and energy-aware scheduling. His research addresses challenges in large-scale data management, fault tolerance, and resource optimization across HPC, cloud, and cyberinfrastructure platforms. Publications: Recent work includes advancements in workflow benchmarking (WfBench), automated workflow generator tools (WfChef), and simulation-driven scheduling methodologies. His articles frequently explore scalability, reproducibility, and interdisciplinary applications of HPC frameworks. Awards and Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, his extensive contributions to workflow and simulation tools reflect community impact. Grants and Collaborations: Involved in NSF-funded projects (e.g., CyberTraining) and collaborates with institutions like INRIA (France) on tools like SMPI and WRENCH. Labs and Teams: Leads or contributes to research groups focused on distributed systems simulation, workflow automation, and HPC infrastructure optimization at the University of Hawaiʻi.












