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The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis Conference Program http://sc16.supercomputing.org/ Salt Lake City Convention Center Salt Lake City, Utah Conference: November 13-18, 2016 Exhibition: November 14-17, 2016 Sponsors: SC16.supercomputing.org SC16 • Salt Lake City, Utah The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis Sponsors: Sponsors 3 Table of Contents Welcome from the Chair ................................. 2 Panels ............................................................... 69 General Information ........................................ 4 Papers ............................................................... 73 Registration and Conference Store Hours ....... 4 Posters Posters ....................................................... 98 Exhibit Hall Hours ............................................. 4 Research Posters……………………………………..105 SC16 Information Booth/Hours ....................... 4 ACM Student Research Competition SC17 Preview Booth/Hours ............................. 4 Scientific Visualization/ Data Analytics Showcase ................................. 135 Social Events ..................................................... 5 Student Programs ............................................ 136 Registration Pass Access .................................. 7 Experiencing HPC for Undergraduates ...... 137 SCinet ............................................................... 8 Mentor-Protégé Program .......................... 137 Student Cluster Competition Kickoff ......... 137 Convention Center Maps ................................. 12 The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Student-Postdoc Job & Daily Schedules ................................................ 14 Opportunity Fair ........................................ 138 Networking, Storage and Analysis Plenary/Keynote/Invited Talks Tutorials ............................................................ 139 Plenary……………………………………............…..27 Workshops ....................................................... 154 Keynote……………………………………...........…..27 Invited Talks…………………………............………28 Acknowledgements ......................................... 168 Awards Presentations ...................................... 34 Birds of a Feather ............................................. 37 Doctoral Showcase ........................................... 50 Emerging Technologies .................................... 54 Exhibitor Forums ............................................. 58 HPC Impact Showcase ..................................... 66 SC16.supercomputing.org SC16 • Salt Lake City, Utah 2 4 Welcome 3 Welcome to Salt Lake City Welcome to Salt Lake City for SC16, the As in other computing fields, women and other minorities are sig- international conference for high perfor- nificantly under-represented in supercomputing, and changing this is mance computing, networking, storage vital to ensuring the vitality of the HPC community. Dr. Maria Klawe, and analysis. The city on the shores of the president of Harvey Mudd College, will discuss successful strategies for Great Salt Lake offers attendees the best increasing the number of women and students of color in supercom- of two worlds: a vibrant metropolis that puting in a presentation entitled, “Diversity and Inclusion in Supercom- is one of the fastest growing tech centers puting.” http://sc16.supercomputing.org/2016/09/06/sc16-invited-talk- in the United States, and the adjacent spotlight-dr-maria-klawe-presents-diversity-inclusion-supercomputing/ Wasatch Mountains – a range offering a spectacular backdrop to this glittering SC’s own commitment to a diverse workforce and attract young profes- jewel. sionals to our field goes back many years, and is anchored by programs such as the Student Cluster Competition, Student Volunteers, the Men- We’re delighted to return to the Salt Palace Convention Center, site of tor–Protégé program and the Student Job Fair. Additionally, SC supports SC12. There’s no better place to see why high performance computing members of the HPC community just starting their computing careers matters to our daily lives, our future, our communities and our world. through the Early Career Program, which provides an opportunity for For five days, SC16 will be a global high performance computing hub special sessions of interest to early career researchers, including getting powered by one of the fastest networks on the planet. funding, publishing venues, establishing long-term mentor relation- ships, and time management. SC provides a unique opportunity to study a complete picture of the state of the art in HPC today and to capture a glimpse into where our We are also very excited to add a new facet to these efforts: to better community is headed tomorrow. From providing clean water and accommodate those with family obligations, SC is offering onsite child- sanitation to underdeveloped areas of the world and helping coastal care at the conference for children 6 months to 12 years old. There’s no cities save lives by better preparing for hurricanes, to developing new reason SC shouldn’t be a family affair! For more information, see http:// drugs for people with early onset Alzheimer’s and designing helmets sc16.supercomputing.org/attendees/on-site-child-care/ that better protect children and athletes, HPC is powering revolutionary advances that improve our quality of life. The technical program at the heart of the SC is internationally recog- nized for its breadth and depth, and brings together scientists, engi- In that vein, keynote speaker Katharine Frase will provide plenty of neers, programmers, researchers, system developers and administra- food for thought in her feature presentation, “Cognitive Computing: tors who are leaders in their disciplines. SC’s Technical Program is highly How Can We Accelerate Human Decision Making, Creativity and competitive and one of the broadest of any HPC conference. SC16 Innovation Using Techniques from Watson and Beyond.” will offer one of the most comprehensive technical programs to date, http://sc16.supercomputing.org/2016/08/02/sc16-selects-industry- including presentations, topical panel discussions, papers, tutorials, veteran-katharine-frase-keynote-speaker/ Other invited speakers, who timely research posters, and Birds-of-a-Feather sessions. also are thought leaders in their fields, will deliver presentations on current topics ranging from the development of new supercomputing capabilities to creating a richer and more diverse HPC workforce. 4 Welcome 3 The depth and breadth of topics covered by technical papers has Innovation is what drives HPC and SC. It is what empowers our evolved with the conference over the years and selecting those that community to push the frontiers of science and engineering. A goal meet SC’s high standard has correspondingly become more difficult. of the conference is to serve as a vehicle for advancing the state-of- This year, papers cover nine focus areas: Applications; Algorithms; Ar- the-art and broadening the use of HPC by demonstrating how “HPC chitectures and Networks; Clouds and Distributed Computing; Data Matters.” SC16 marks the beginning of a multi-year emphasis on ad- Analytics, Visualization and Storage; Performance Measurement, vancing our community’s ‘state-of-the-practice.’ A new program track Modeling and Tools; Programming Systems; State of the Practice; will include all aspects related to the practical use of HPC, including and System Software. Out of 442 technical papers submitted to infrastructure, services, facilities, and large-scale application execu- SC16, only 81 were accepted and of these, seven have been selected tions. The state-of-the-practice track will include special sessions, as finalists for the conference’s Best Paper Award. Reflecting the cali- papers, panels, workshops, and tutorials that develop and share best ber of talent submitting papers, one of the ‘best paper’ candidates practices. Submissions are encouraged from all areas of practice also is an ACM Gordon Bell Prize finalist. (e.g., system and center determination). Popular Technical Program offerings include the panel discussions The richness of the conference – with all the opportunities it offers covering topics of current interest to the HPC community. SC Panels to learn, exchange ideas, and network – can be overwhelming and don’t just showcase panelists’ expertise; they enable participants challenging to navigate, especially to first time attendees. If this to engage with key thinkers and producers as more than listeners. is your first SC, welcome! Please take advantage of the resources Panelists engage in lively, rapid-fire exchanges, often using real-time we’ve developed especially for you http://sc16.supercomputing. audience polling, video feeds, and social media to help make panels org/attendees/first-time-attendees/. And don’t hesitate to stop by not only rich with insight, but great fun. The emphasis at SC is on one of the information booths or consult our volunteers if you need enabling the exchange of ideas through participation and interaction. direction or have questions. We want this to be just the first of many productive years for you at SC. Attendees also will have the opportunity to interact with the future of HPC in the Salt Palace’s 515,000 sq.ft. exhibition hall, which will feature the latest technologies