Computer Simulation in Science (CSiS) is a nicely crafted inter-disciplinary program I have come across. The focussed core modules and the wide variety of application modules made it appealing. After my M.Sc. degree in Aerospace Engineering, I undertook the CSiS program to further my knowledge in Numerical methods and HPC. The intensive study program put me on the right track to face scientific questions with the right attitude and aptitude. I personally enjoyed the topics on HPC and Fire simulation. The teaching staff are well connected with the industry and research institutes, notably like Forschungszentrum Jülich, CERN, etc. In addition to the rigorous study program, students with the right motivation could get their much-needed hands on industrial and research exposure. The staff were always reachable and motivated to clarify the doubts. I was actively supported by Dr. Mohcine Chraibi and Prof. Dr. Lukas Arnold, who gave me an opportunity to work as student research assistant at the Forschungszentrum Jülich in the field of Pedestrian Dynamics and Fire simulation. This was a good learning curve with hands on scientific computing experience. I would also like to point out that Ms. Brigitte Schultz and Prof. Dr. Francesco Knechtli provided exceptional support during my study. The department also funded the language class program for the expats, to ease the integration process. The experience and knowledge gained from the CSiS program helped me secure a research associate position at the Safety Engineering Faculty, University of Wuppertal, with a focus on numerical fire simulation. The study focuses on developing methodologies for reliable fire spread modelling. With the right amount of hard work and passion, this course is a good start for a bright career in scientific computing and interdisciplinary research.

20.04.2020