Organised by the Cost Action EU-MACE project, the TOTEMIC “Tools for Energy Materials Modelling Acceleration” Training School 2025 is set to take place from 20 to 26 April in Corsica, France.
TOTEMIC aims to explore the critical role of materials science in the ecological transition and raise awareness within the scientific community about the new paradigm of AI integration in materials development. This event will delve into the intersection of materials science, artificial intelligence, and multi-scale modelling.
Attendees will gain insights into the latest advancements in energy conversion, storage, and high-performance materials, as well as strategies for maximising the utility of data generated in materials science, adhering to the FAIR principles. This school is primarily designed for PhD students and postdocs, but it also welcomes senior researchers seeking to incorporate AI and data-driven approaches into their work.
Scientific Focus Areas
1. AI in Materials Science:
• Neural networks, machine learning, deep learning, and optimization processes tailored to energy materials research.
• Practical training on identifying and applying the right digital tools for AI integration.
2. Advanced Modelling Approaches:
• The evolution of numerical modelling techniques (e.g., DFT, molecular dynamics, finite elements) enhanced by AI for multiscale and multiphysics analysis.
• Applications in atomistic approaches for energy materials.
3. Data Management and Open Science:
• Harnessing materials science databases for efficient AI-driven research (FAIR principles).
• Best practices for documenting and sharing scientific data to accelerate discoveries.
4. Community Building:
• Strengthening collaborations between networks like COST Action EU-MACE and GDR CNRS NAME.
• Encouraging partnerships for future EU Horizon Europe proposals.
Teaching Format
The school will run over one week (Monday to Friday), featuring:
- Core Lectures: Foundational and advanced topics in AI-driven materials science.
- Applied Sessions: Hands-on sessions with numerical and AI tools.
- Poster Session: Showcase research from young participants, with interactive discussions.
- Round-Table Discussion: A collaborative forum to explore future directions in materials science and AI. Participants will receive comprehensive teaching materials and resources online.
Please kindly note that registration for the TOTEMIC Training School is now closed.
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