High-Performance Computing Innovation Challenge (HPCIC) for the Environment 2022

Name of the competition: High-Performance Computing Innovation Challenge (HPCIC) for the Environment 2022

About the competition: The challenge was organised by National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore to provide innovators with an opportunity to build transformational solutions for a more sustainable future for Singapore. Participants were also provided with high-performance computing resources from the ASPIRE 1 supercomputer to address various problem statements ranging from urban planning to reducing Singapore’s carbon footprint. Four REP students have worked collaboratively with another teammate from SMU over several months on solutions to key environmental challenges. 

Date of the competition: 23 September 2022

Achievement: Champion (Student Category)

Prize: $5,000

REP Students: Team Viridis comprising Lim Sui Kiat, Yap Zhe Kai, Nicholas, Chang Dao Zheng, Chay Hui Xiang

Product/Proposal: A numerical assessment tool that automatically assigns walkability, bike-ability and drivability scores to evaluate transport flow.

Description: The team took on the challenge statement of ‘Planning our Urban Environment Better’ and developed a comprehensive solution to reduce carbon footprint. Within a span of 4 weeks, they were able to implement a comprehensive solution capable of predictive analysis. Through this valuable experience, the team also managed to obtain substantial knowledge on technologies across the stack, from utilising Google Cloud to Google DeepLabv3+, TensorFlow and kepler.gl, creating a value-adding product to tackle their challenge statement.

Team Viridis: Lim Sui Kiat, Yap Zhe Kai, Nicholas, Chang Dao Zheng, Chay Hui Xiang