Sarvani Chadalapaka

Director of Cyberinfrastructure and Research Technologies at UC Merced, leading high-performance computing, research data infrastructure, and scalable cyberinfrastructure systems.

Impact

Expanded HPC capacity by 382% and increased user adoption by 1400%, enabling large-scale computational research growth.

Improved engagement by 300%+ through hands-on HPC clinics and user-centered support.

Cyberinfrastructure

Leads development of advanced research computing systems including the NSF-funded MERCED cluster CC* Regional Computing: CENVAL-ARC: Central Valley Accessible Research and Computational Hub (NSF Award #2346744).

Recognition

UC Tech DEI Leadership Silver Award (2023) — UC Tech News

Internet2 Inclusivity Initiative Award — Internet2

UCCSC Community Award for Research IT contributions.

Mentorship

Director, Women in HPC mentoring program; supported 50+ mentees globally (Women in HPC).

Engagement

Speaker at PEARC, and Internet2.

Education

M.S. Electrical Engineering — University of Texas at Arlington
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering — India