Summary
Fokke Dijkstra is an experienced HPC and Grid computing specialist with over a decade supporting research computing at the University of Groningen. With a PhD in theoretical chemistry and postdoctoral work on ocean models, he combines deep scientific insight with practical expertise in MPI/OpenMP parallelisation, Linux cluster management and gLite/Grid middleware deployment. He has a proven track record building local Grid infrastructures, training users and providing hands-on HPC consultancy that bridges researchers’ needs and robust system operation. Based in the Greater Groningen Area, he brings both academic rigor and production-grade operational know-how, often translating complex scientific codes into scalable, parallel workflows. An often-overlooked strength is his long-term focus on user enablement—training and consultancy that maximizes the impact of HPC resources across disciplines.
10 years of coding experience
M.Sc., Chemistry, M.Sc., Chemistry at University of Groningen
VWO, VWO at Gomarus college