Dr. Paolo Bientinesi

Professor

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Biography

Paolo Bientinesi is a Professor at the High Performance Computing Centre North (HPC2N) at Umeå University, where he also serves as the Director. He specializes in High-Performance Computing and has a strong background in research areas such as automatic generation algorithms, numerical linear algebra, tensor operations, performance prediction, and computer music. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaborations across materials science, molecular dynamics, computational chemistry, biology, and physics, emphasizing the development of high-performance algorithms that exploit domain-specific and problem-specific architectures. With an enduring commitment to advancing automated computing strategies, he leads projects that push the boundaries of computational capabilities.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Leading research in High-Performance Computing, focusing on algorithm generation and interdisciplinary applications.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.