At KAUST Urban Lab, advanced computational capabilities are essential to our research, enabling high-performance simulations, modeling, and data processing. Our researchers benefit from access to KAUST's world-class infrastructure and internal lab resources that support complex, data-driven research across all five pillars and approaches. These tools enhance our ability to explore sustainability, resiliency, and livability challenges in urban environments.
Workstations
The Urban Lab is equipped with multiple high-performance workstations supporting various operating systems. These machines are configured to handle advanced modeling, environmental simulation, geospatial analysis, and machine learning applications. They enable Urban Lab researchers to perform detailed analyses and scenario testing required for urban systems planning and life cycle assessments.
Shaheen III Supercomputer
Shaheen III is the most powerful supercomputer in the Middle East and ranks among the top 20 globally. Built on the HPE Cray EX architecture, Shaheen III supports cutting-edge research across multiple disciplines. At Urban Lab, it is used for climate modeling, urban heat island simulations, and computational fluid dynamics studies that inform urban infrastructure resilience and sustainability.
IBEX High-Performance Cluster
Ibex is a heterogeneous high-performance computing (HPC) cluster at the KAUST Supercomputing Lab (KSL). With both CPU and GPU nodes optimized for a variety of workloads, Ibex supports simulation, optimization, and data-intensive research. Urban Lab researchers use Ibex to accelerate modeling tasks, such as building energy simulation, air quality forecasting, and urban-scale LCA computations.
