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Sessions

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Introductory Remarks

Dr. Erich Wimmer

9:00 AM, October 7, 2025

Introductory Remarks

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Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Modeling at BASF

Dr. Ansgar Schäfer

9:05 AM, October 7, 2025

 Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Modeling at BASF

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The Ductile-brittle Transition in Metals

Professor Adrian Sutton FRS

9:50 AM, October 7, 2025

The Ductile-brittle Transition in Metals

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Ab-initio Modeling of Wurtzite AlBScN and Characterization of AlBScN Piezoelectric thin Film Surface Acoustic Wave Devices Covering 4-8 GHz

Dr. Ivo Koutsaroff

11:00 AM, October 7, 2025

Ab-initio Modeling of Wurtzite AlBScN and Characterization of AlBScN Piezoelectric thin Film Surface Acoustic Wave Devices Covering 4-8 GHz

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Auxiliary Field Quantum Monte Carlo: Recent Advances and Solids 

Professor Georg Kresse

1:45 PM, October 7, 2025

Auxiliary Field Quantum Monte Carlo: Recent Advances and Solids 

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Foundational Interatomic Potentials with GRACE

Professor Ralf Drautz

2:30 PM, October 7, 2025

Foundational Interatomic Potentials with GRACE

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Molecular Insights for Predicting Corrosion in Emerging  Energy‑Transition Pipelines

Layan Al Sharif

3:45 PM, October 7, 2025

Molecular Insights for Predicting Corrosion in Emerging  Energy‑Transition Pipelines

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Kinetics and thermodynamics of Transformations Using Machine Learning

Dr. Arthur France-Lanord

4:15 PM, October 7, 2025

Kinetics and thermodynamics of Transformations Using Machine Learning

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Multiscale Modeling: A Study of Zirconium Alloys in Nuclear Reactors 

Dr. Michele Kotiuga

9:00 AM, October 8, 2025

Multiscale Modeling: A Study of Zirconium Alloys in Nuclear Reactors 

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Evaluation of Promising Solid Electrolyte and Cathode Materials for All-Solid-State-Lithium-Ion Batteries

Dr. Donald Hlungwani

9:30 AM, October 8, 2025

Evaluation of Promising Solid Electrolyte and Cathode Materials for All-Solid-State-Lithium-Ion Batteries

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High-Throughput Molecular Simulations for Gas Sorption in Polymers: Automated Workflows for Industrial Material Design

Dr. Marianna Yiannourakou

10:00 AM, October 8, 2025

High-Throughput Molecular Simulations for Gas Sorption in Polymers: Automated Workflows for Industrial Material Design

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Generation and Applications of Machine-Learned Potentials in MedeA

Dr. Volker Eyert and Dr. Jörg-Rüdiger Hill

10:45 AM, October 8, 2025

Generation and Applications of Machine-Learned Potentials in MedeA

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Modeling Interfaces and Microstructures with MedeA

Dr. Mikael Christensen and Dr. Leonid Kahle

11:15 AM, October 8, 2025

Modeling Interfaces and Microstructures with MedeA

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The UGM Plenary sessions cover a broad range of research and modeling areas. This research fuels the development of Materials Design software, guides the user experience, and enriches its scientific foundation. 

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