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Latest News
Welcome to the latest news and events page for the Flemish Supercomputer Center. This page serves as the go-to source for all announcements, updates, and news related to the center. Whether you are a researcher, a student, or simply interested in the latest developments in high-performance computing, you will find valuable information here.


Unlocking CFD Performance at Scale: Watch the Recorded Sessions
Missed our recent webinar on accelerating Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with high-performance computing? The full set of recorded presentations from “Unlocking CFD Performance at Scale with Ansys Fluent and the Flemish Supercomputer Center (VSC)” is now available online. This webinar brought together experts from industry and academia to demonstrate how modern HPC infrastructure and GPU acceleration are transforming CFD workflows—enabling faster simulations, improved sc
Apr 12 min read


Generalized Van Cittert-Zernike Schell propagator: an efficient algorithm for simulating partially coherent light
Researchers developed the Generalized Van Cittert-Zernike Schell propagator, a new algorithm for simulating partially coherent light with unprecedented efficiency. The method achieves up to 100× faster computation and 1000× higher accuracy compared to existing approaches, enabling advanced optical simulations for holography, imaging, and photonics using VSC’s high-performance computing infrastructure.
Feb 202 min read


The Application of Molecular Dynamics Simulation in Determining the Diffusivity of Boron in Molten Slag
Using large-scale molecular dynamics simulations, this research quantifies the self-diffusivity of boron in high-temperature CaO–SiO₂–Al₂O₃ slags relevant to silicon recycling. Enabled by VSC Tier-1 supercomputing resources, the study provides diffusion values consistent with diffusion-controlled experiments and clarifies the role of convection in industrial and laboratory systems.
Jan 273 min read


Unlocking the Potential of Quantum Computing
Explore how quantum computing is reshaping science, with insights from VSC expert Carl Mensch.
Jan 96 min read


From Users, For Users: Strengthening the VSC Community and Shaping the Future of HPC
Lander Willem, newly appointed chair of the VSC User Committee, shares his vision for strengthening collaboration between researchers and the VSC team. By connecting user feedback with innovation, the committee ensures that HPC services evolve to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s research community — empowering scientists across Flanders to achieve more through shared expertise and collaboration.
Nov 4, 20252 min read
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