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UKRI STFC Scientific Computing

STFC Scientific Computing is an international centre of excellence for advanced computing expertise and digital research infrastructure. Its depth of expertise and knowledge across the full range of advanced computing technologies, combined with its global network of partners and internationally-renowned facilities, enables it to provide the vital skills and tools required for modern research and innovation. From high-performance computing infrastructure and data storage systems to computational science and data analytics, software development and AI for science, it influences and advances research across all scientific disciplines.


STFC Scientific Computing is part of the UK’s National Laboratories, which provide large-scale, cutting-edge research and infrastructure facilities. For more than 50 years, it has provided a foundation for research partnerships, building pioneering research communities and collaborating on a global scale with researchers and forward-thinking businesses.

Role in the Project

Defining the input parameters for the protype Digital Twin. Identifying the datasets required for the initial version and advising on the interfaces and the relevant standards for connections between European Space Agency 'DestinE' and UrbanAIR.

Key people

  • Dr Jens J. - Technical Project Lead and Scientist

  • Dr Stefano Rolfo - Scientist, Physics Digital Twin

  • Dr Charles Moulinec - Scientist

  • Marion Samler - Stakeholder and User engagement

  • Lyndsey Harding - Project Manager

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