Selected Presentations
Selected Presentations
Invited Talks
-H. Owhadi, C. Scovel, T. Sullivan, M. McKerns, M. Ortiz, “Optimal uncertainty quantification”, PSAAP Site Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2011).
-H. Owhadi, C. Scovel, T. Sullivan, M. McKerns, M. Ortiz, “Optimal uncertainty quantification”, PSAAP Tri-Lab Sponsor Team Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2011).
-M. McKerns, “A massively-parallel framework for optimization and parameter sensitivity analysis”, DANSE Developer’s Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2011).
-M. McKerns, “A massively-parallel heterogeneous computing framework for optimization and parameter sensitivity analysis”, IPAM Workshop on Optimization, Search and Graph-Theoretical Algorithms for Chemical Compound Space, Los Angeles, CA (2011).
-H. Owhadi, C. Scovel, T. Sullivan, M. McKerns, M. Ortiz, “Bridging scales with incomplete information – optimal uncertainty quantification”, BIRS Workshop, Banff, Alberta, Canada (2011).
-M. McKerns, P. Butler, P. Kienzle, “SANS & reflectometry software in DANSE”, Mantid / DANSE Collaboration Workshop, Oak Ridge, TN (2011).
-M. McKerns, “Component-based distributed parallel optimization”, Mantid / DANSE Collaboration Workshop, Oak Ridge, TN (2011).
-M. McKerns, J. Lin, P. Juhas, “Analysis software available from DANSE”, Mantid / DANSE Collaboration Workshop, Oak Ridge, TN (2011).
-M. McKerns, P. Butler, P. Kienzle, “SANS & reflectometry software in DANSE”, Mantid / DANSE Collaboration Workshop, Didcot, England (2011).
-M. McKerns, “Component-based distributed parallel optimization”, Mantid / DANSE Collaboration Workshop, Didcot, England (2011).
-M. McKerns, J. Lin, P. Juhas, “Analysis software available from DANSE”, Mantid / DANSE Collaboration Workshop, Didcot, England (2011).
-H. Owhadi, M. Ortiz, M. McKerns, C. Scovel, A. Lashgari, B. Li, L. Lucas, T. Sullivan, U. Topcu, F. Theil, “UQ protocols with legacy data”, PSAAP Site Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2010).
-M. McKerns, “Component-based distributed parallel optimization”, DANSE Developer’s Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2010).
-M. McKerns, “Mystic and pathos: what’s new?”, DANSE Developer’s Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2010).
-M. McKerns, “Status and future of: frameworks for optimization & high-performance computing”, DANSE Developer’s Workshop, Oak Ridge, TN (2010).
-M. McKerns, L. Strand, M. Aivazis, “The DANSE distributed service framework”, DANSE Developer’s Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2010).
-M. McKerns, J. Trater, S. Miller, “DANSE high-performance and distributed computing at the SNS”, NSSD Cybersecurity Policy Meeting, Oak Ridge, TN (2010).
-H. Owhadi, M. Ortiz, M. McKerns, C. Scovel, T. Sullivan, U. Topcu, A. Lashgari, B. Li, “Optimal uncertainty quantification”, PSAAP Tri-Lab Sponsor Team Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2010).
-M. McKerns, “DANSE project plan & progress”, DANSE Developer’s Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2010).
-M. McKerns, “The mystic optimization framework”, DANSE Developer’s Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2010).
-H. Owhadi, M. McKerns, M. Ortiz, L. Lucas, A. Lashgari, B. Li, T. Sullivan, U. Topcu, M. Adams, L. Lambertson, J.M. Mihaly, A.J. Rosakis, “UQ: past, present, and future directions”, PSAAP Site Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2009).
-M. McKerns, “DANSE project plan & progress”, DANSE Developer’s Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2009).
-M. McKerns, “Introduction to DANSE”, DANSE Developer’s Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2009).
-M. McKerns, “Optimization and parameter sensitivity”, DANSE Developer’s Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2009).
-M. McKerns, “Large-scale and high-impact computing”, DANSE Developer’s Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2009).
-M. McKerns, “DANSE distributed framework services”, DANSE Developer’s Workshop, Oak Ridge, TN (2009).
-M. McKerns, “DANSE project management”, NSF IMR-MIP: DANSE CONST Annual Review, Pasadena, CA (2009).
-M. McKerns, “DANSE project plan & progress”, DANSE Developer’s Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2009).
-M. McKerns, M.A.G. Aivazis, B. Fultz, “DANSE facility update”, NOBUGS Conference, Sydney, Australia (2008).
-M. McKerns, “Management of change”, NSF IMR-MIP: DANSE CONST Annual Review, Arlington, VA (2008).
-M. McKerns, “DANSE project infrastructure”, DANSE Developer’s Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2008).
-M. McKerns, “DANSE release planning”, DANSE Developer’s Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2007).
-M. McKerns, “DANSE project management”, NSF IMR-MIP: DANSE CONST Annual Review, Manassas, VA (2007).
-M. McKerns, M. Aivazis, K. Herwig, B. Fultz, “Extending the neutron scientist’s toolkit”, NCNR Software Group Seminar, Gaithersburg, MD (2007).
-M. McKerns, “DANSE project plan”, DANSE Developer’s Workshop, Oak Ridge, TN (2007).
-M. McKerns, “DANSE component design”, DANSE Developer’s Workshop, Oak Ridge, TN (2007).
-M. McKerns, “Data analysis and the (inelastic) instrument scientist's toolkit”, SNS Inelastic Group Seminar, Oak Ridge, TN (2006).
-M. McKerns, “A data analysis framework for the neutron community”, XSD Scientific Software Workshop, Argonne, IL (2006).
-M.M. McKerns, M.A.G. Aivazis, B. Fultz, “DANSE: extending the scientific toolkit for the neutron community”, NOBUGS Conference, Berkeley, CA (2006).
-M. McKerns, “The DANSE project plan”, DANSE Project Kickoff Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2006).
-M. McKerns, “A data analysis framework for the neutron community”, Australian Research Council e-Research for the Structural Sciences Workshop, Sydney, Australia (2006).
-M.M. McKerns, “DANSE: extending the scientific toolkit for the neutron community”, American Conference on Neutron Scattering, St. Charles, IL (2006).
-M. McKerns, “Measurement and design of electronic excited-state materials”, CIT Neutron Group Seminar, Pasadena, CA (2006).
-M. McKerns, “Techniques for the measurement and design of electronic excited-state materials”, U. of Alabama Birmingham Physics Dept. Seminar, Birmingham, AL (2006).
-M. McKerns, “New techniques for the measurement and design of electronic excited-state materials”, Clifford G. Shull Fellowship Presentation, Oak Ridge, TN (2006).
-M. McKerns, “DANSE project management”, NSF IMR-MIP: DANSE CONST Site Visit, Oak Ridge, TN (2005).
-M. McKerns, “Vibrational study of electronic excited-states using pump-probe neutron scattering”, USC CAM Group Seminar, Los Angeles, CA (2005).
-M. McKerns, “Code integration and build procedure for pyre components”, DANSE Project Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2004).
-M. McKerns, “DANSE components”, DANSE Project Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2004).
-M. McKerns, “Grid services light”, Neutron Scattering Software Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2004).
-M. McKerns, M. Aivazis, B. Fultz, “DANSE -- distributed data analysis for neutron scattering experiments”, Neutron Scattering Software Initiative, Oak Ridge, TN (2003).
-M. McKerns, “XML and distributed data analysis for neutron scattering experiments”, Neutron Scattering Software Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2003).
-M. McKerns, “The DANSE client and server”, Neutron Scattering Software Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2003).
-M. McKerns, “Designing a generic crystal structure container class”, Neutron Scattering Software Workshop, Pasadena, CA (2003).
-M. McKerns, B. Fultz, “Proof of concept software: a demonstration of DANSE”, SNS Experimental Facilities Advisory Committee Meeting, Oak Ridge, TN (2003).
-M. McKerns, “New directions in the characterization of organic NLO materials”, U.S. Air Force Academy Physics Dept. Seminar, Colorado Springs, CO (2002).
-M. McKerns, “New technique for determining wavelength-dependent nonlinear optical response”, U.S. Army Research Laboratory Nonlinear Optics Division Seminar, Adelphi, MD (2002).
-M. McKerns, “Correlating molecular structure and NLO response of metallotexaphyrin complexes”, U. of Alabama Birmingham Physics Dept. Seminar, Birmingham, AL (2001).
-M. McKerns, “Oxidative effect on nonlinear optical properties of metal-organics”, U. of Alabama Birmingham Physics Dept. Seminar, Birmingham, AL (1997).
Contributed Presentations
-M. McKerns, A. Fang, S. Brunett, T. Sullivan, M. Aivazis, “Software infrastructure of Caltech’s uncertainty quantification pipeline” [Poster], PSAAP Site Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2011).
-T. Sullivan, M. McKerns, D. Meyer, M. Ortiz, H. Owhadi, F. Theil, “Optimal uncertainty quantification using legacy data and validated models” [Poster], PSAAP Tri-Lab Sponsor Team Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2011).
-M.M. McKerns, L. Strand, T. Sullivan, A. Fang, M.A.G. Aivazis, “Building a framework for predictive science”, the 10th Python in Science Conference, Austin, TX (2011).
-M. McKerns, A. Fang, S. Brunett, T. Sullivan, M. Aivazis, “Software infrastructure of Caltech’s uncertainty quantification pipeline” [Poster], PSAAP Tri-Lab Sponsor Team Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2011).
-T. Sullivan, M. McKerns, D. Meyer, M. Ortiz, H. Owhadi, F. Theil, “Optimal uncertainty quantification using legacy data” [Poster], PSAAP Tri-Lab Sponsor Team Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2011).
-T. Sullivan, D. Balzani, M. McKerns, M. Ortiz, H. Owhadi, C. Scovel, “Optimal uncertainty quantification and certification of material response”, Second Annual Caltech Solid Mechanics Symposium, Pasadena, CA (2011).
-T. Sullivan, M. McKerns, M. Ortiz, H. Owhadi, C. Scovel, “Optimal uncertainty quantification”, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Vancouver, BC (2010).
-M. McKerns, A. Fang, S. Brunett, T. Sullivan, M. Aivazis, “Software infrastructure of Caltech’s uncertainty quantification pipeline” [Poster], PSAAP Site Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2010).
-L. Strand, M. Aivazis, M. McKerns, “Hydra” [Poster], PSAAP Site Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2010).
-M. Aivazis, S. Brunett, B. Li, M. McKerns, “UQ pipeline operational performance considerations for OTM model” [Poster], PSAAP Site Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2010).
-T. Sullivan, D. Meyer, M. McKerns, H. Owhadi, F. Theil, M. Ortiz, “Certification using legacy data McDiarmid diameter estimation and optimal bounds” [Poster], PSAAP Site Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2010).
-J.B. Keith, J.Y.Y. Lin, M. McKerns, A. Dementsov, N. Markovskiy, X. Tang, M. Aivazis, B. Fultz. “VNF: virtual neutron facility”, NOBUGS Conference, Gatlinburg, TN (2010).
-T. Sullivan, U. Topcu, M. McKerns, H. Owhadi, “Uncertainty quantification via codimension one domain partitioning and a new concentration inequality”, the 6th International Conference on Sensitivity Analysis of Model Output, Milano, Italy (2010).
-T. Sullivan, U. Topcu, M. McKerns, H. Owhadi, “Uncertainty quantification via codimension one domain partitioning and a new concentration inequality”, the 2010 SIAM Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA (2010).
-M. McKerns, “Mystic: a framework for optimization & uncertainty quantification”, the 9th Python in Science Conference, Austin, TX (2010).
-M. McKerns, “Serialization of python objects with dill”, the 9th Python in Science Conference, Austin, TX (2010).
-M. McKerns, M.A.G. Aivazis, K.W. Herwig, B. Fultz, “New analysis software available from DANSE”, American Conference on Neutron Scattering, Ottawa, ON (2010).
-J.Y. Lin, J.B. Keith, M. Aivazis, M. McKerns, A. Dementsov, N. Markovskiy, X. Tang, B. Fultz, “Virtual neutron facility”, American Conference on Neutron Scattering, Ottawa, ON (2010).
-M. McKerns, L. Strand, P. Kienzle, M.A.G. Aivazis, “Mystic: a framework for global optimization and heterogeneous computing” [Poster], American Conference on Neutron Scattering, Ottawa, ON (2010).
-M. McKerns, S. Brunett, M. Aivazis, “Caltech’s uncertainty quantification pipeline” [Poster], PSAAP Tri-Lab Sponsor Team Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2010).
-L. Strand, M. Aivazis, M. McKerns, “Hydra” [Poster], PSAAP Tri-Lab Sponsor Team Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2010).
-A. Lashgari, B. Li, M. McKerns, M. Ortiz, H. Owhadi, T. Sullivan, U. Topcu, C. Scovel, “Optimal uncertainty quantification” [Poster], PSAAP Tri-Lab Sponsor Team Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2010).
-M. McKerns, S. Brunett, M. Aivazis, “Caltech’s uncertainty quantification pipeline” [Poster], Advanced Simulation and Computing Principal Investigators Meeting, Las Vegas, NV (2010).
-M. McKerns, H. Owhadi, T. Sullivan, U. Topcu, “Adaptive subdivision in uncertainty quantification” [Poster], Advanced Simulation and Computing Principal Investigators Meeting, Las Vegas, NV (2010).
-S. Brunett, J. Cummings, M. McKerns, “Virtual test facility scaling & performance” [Poster], PSAAP Site Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2009).
-M. McKerns, T. Sullivan, U. Topcu, “Refinements of McDiarmid’s inequality using partitioning: application to uncertainty quantification” [Poster], PSAAP Site Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2009).
-M.M. McKerns, M.A.G. Aivazis, K.W. Herwig, B. Fultz, “DANSE: extending the scientific toolkit for the neutron community”, International Conference on Neutron Scattering, Knoxville, TN (2009).
-J.Y.Y. Lin, J.B. Keith, M. McKerns, M. Aivazis, B. Fultz, “Virtual neutron facility” [Poster], International Conference on Neutron Scattering, Knoxville, TN (2009).
-M. McKerns, M.A.G. Aivazis, “A software framework for uncertainty quantification” [Poster], PSAAP Tri-Lab Sponsor Team Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2009).
-N. Patel, M. McKerns, P. Kienzle, “Parallel kernels: an architecture for distributed parallel computing”, the 8th Python in Science Conference, Pasadena, CA (2009).
-M. McKerns, “Pathos: core services for distributed computing”, the 8th Python in Science Conference, Pasadena, CA (2009).
-M. McKerns, M.A.G. Aivazis, “A software framework for distributed services” [Poster], NSF IMR-MIP: DANSE CONST Annual Review, Pasadena, CA (2009).
-M. McKerns, M.A.G. Aivazis, “Engineering design for the UQ pipeline” [Poster], International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis, Austin, TX (2008).
-M. McKerns, M.A.G. Aivazis, “Engineering design for the UQ pipeline” [Poster], PSAAP Site Visit Meeting, Pasadena, CA (2008).
-M.M. McKerns, M.A.G. Aivazis, B. Fultz, “DANSE: extending the scientific toolkit for the neutron community” [Poster], American Conference on Neutron Scattering, Santa Fe, NM (2008).
-J.Y.Y. Lin, O. Delaire, M. Kresch, J.B. Keith, M. McKerns, M. Aivazis, B. Fultz, “Monte Carlo virtual neutron experiment” [Poster], American Conference on Neutron Scattering, Santa Fe, NM (2008).
-J.B. Keith, J. Purewal, C. An, J. Lin, M. McKerns, B. Fultz, “Hydrogen quantum states, dynamics, and nanoconfined melting in potassium intercalated graphite” [Poster], American Conference on Neutron Scattering, Santa Fe, NM (2008).
-J. Lin, M. Kresch, P. Hung, J. McCorquodale, O. Delaire, M. McKerns, M. Aivazis, B. Fultz, “Reduction package for neutron inelastic time-of-flight instruments in DANSE” [Poster], NOBUGS Conference, Berkeley, CA (2006).
-J. Lin, B. Fultz, M. Aivazis, O. Delaire, M. McKerns, “Instrument simulation under DANSE” [Poster], American Conference on Neutron Scattering, St. Charles, IL (2006).
-M.M. McKerns, M.A.G. Aivazis, B. Fultz, “DANSE: extending the scientific toolkit for the neutron community”, The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society Meeting, San Francisco, CA (2005).
-T.L. Swan-Wood, M. Kresch, J. Lin, M. McKerns, B.T. Fultz, “Vibrational entropy of mixing and the phase stability of Al-Ag”, The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society Meeting, San Francisco, CA (2005).
-M.M. McKerns, M.A.G. Aivazis, T.M. Kelley, S.J. Kim, B. Fultz, “DANSE – distributed data analysis for neutron scattering” [Poster], American Conference on Neutron Scattering, College Park, MD (2004).
-T. Swan-Wood, M. Kresch, J. Lin, M. McKerns, B. Fultz, “Vibrational entropy of dissolving Ag in Al” [Poster], American Conference on Neutron Scattering, College Park, MD (2004).
-T.M. Kelley, B.T. Fultz, M.M. McKerns, M.G. Aivazis, “Data reduction software for chopper spectrometers” [Poster], American Conference on Neutron Scattering, College Park, MD (2004).
-M. McKerns, W. Sun, C. Lawson, G. Gray, “New metal-organic nonlinear optical complexes” [Poster], Alabama EPSCOR Conference, Montgomery, AL (2000).