Modelling of Advanced Functional Materials
using Terascale Computing

Lincoln 2018

Location: University of Lincoln

When: Monday 3rd to Wednesday 5th, September 2018

The HPC Materials Chemistry Consortium, established in 1994, has played a major role in UK computational science. Since its foundation it has exploited the latest developments in HPC technologies, in a wide ranging programme of development, optimisation and applications studies aimed at modelling and predicting the structures, properties and reactivities of functional materials, including catalysts, ceramics, minerals and molecular materials. The programme embraces both large scale simulations based on forcefields and electronic structure techniques employing Density Functional Theory, Hartree Fock and hybrid techniques. Strong emphasis is placed on code development and optimisation for HEC platforms while several applications highlight systems of industrial importance. There is strong symbiosis between the modelling studies of the consortium and experimental programmes.

In our current and recently successful EPSRC proposals, we have modest funds for holding a conference where we can invite our distinguished external advisors and a couple invited speakers. As before, we have also invited a member of EPSRC. This will be our third conference where we hope members will showcase the excellent work to date (as well as give a few insights into future work) that has been made possible with our access to HEC resources, namely THOMAS and ARCHER.

The meeting will be composed of three invited talks from the international panel; a poster session; a conference meal; and a series of 20 minute talks, grouped into the eight themes of the consortium (Reactivity; Surface and interfacial science; Environmental materials research; Nano and defect chemistry; Biomaterials; Materials for energy storage; Materials for energy generation; and Soft matter). Please use the links to gain access to more details.

We hope to see you all in Lincoln!

Scott, Richard, Matthew and Arun