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Predicting the stability of crystalline materials is essential for developing advanced materials and pharmaceuticals. Researchers developed a new thermodynamic integration framework that calculates Gibbs free energies entirely under constant-pressure conditions, improving accuracy while simplifying the workflow. The method was validated using ice polymorphs and CsPbI₃ and relied on more than 10,000 GPU hours on VSC infrastructure.

The VSC Tier-1 supercomputer sofia has made a strong international debut, ranking 222nd in the TOP500 list of the world's most powerful supercomputers and 41st in the Green500 ranking for energy efficiency. Hosted by VUB at the Nexus Datacenter in Zellik, sofia combines advanced computing power with a strong focus on sustainability. Starting in July 2026, it will support Flemish researchers in AI, climate science, medical research, and large-scale simulations.

Adaptive design of experiments improves model identification by selecting the most informative tests while reducing overall testing time. Demonstrated on gearbox power-loss modeling, the approach balances parameter accuracy with efficient test sequencing. Supported by VSC computing resources, it enables faster, reliable model development with fewer experiments.

Highlights from the KU Leuven/UHasselt HPC User Day 2026, featuring the inauguration of the new Tier-2 supercomputer, hands-on training sessions, research testimonials, and community networking.

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

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.

Inside the VSC Support Team, Alex Domingo shares how effective guidance, clear documentation, and strategic planning help researchers turn challenges into solutions. From software installations to workflow optimization, discover how VSC support empowers users across Flanders to make the most of HPC infrastructure and drive their research forward with confidence.

Explore how quantum computing is reshaping science, with insights from VSC expert Carl Mensch.