Handbook of Research on High Performance and Cloud Computing in Scientific Research and Education

As information systems used for research and educational purposes have become more complex, there has been an increase in the need for new computing architecture. High performance and cloud computing provide reliable and cost-effective information technology infrastructure that enhances research and educational processes. Handbook of Research on High Performance and Cloud Computing in Scientific Research and Education presents the applications of cloud computing in various settings, such as scientific research, education, e-learning, ubiquitous learning, and social computing. Providing various examples, practical solutions, and applications of high performance and cloud computing; this book is a useful reference for professionals and researchers discovering the applications of information and communication technologies in science and education, as well as scholars seeking insight on how modern technologies support scientific research.

Marijana Despotovic-Zrakic received her BS degree at the Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade in 2001 and a MSc degree in 2003. She received her PhD degree with the thesis Design of methods for postgraduate e-education based on Internet technologies in 2006. Since 2001, she has been teaching several courses at the Faculty of Organizational Sciences: E-business, E-education, Simulation and simulation languages, Internet technologies, Internet marketing, Risk management in information systems, M-business, and Internet of things.