Conference Description
The Computational Materials Science and Engineering GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes an array of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
The 2025 Gordon Research Conference on Computational Materials Science will provide an in-depth forum for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge advances in the field. The program emphasizes both methodological innovation and state-of-the-art applications, spanning length and time scales from the sub-atomic to the mesoscale. Topics will encompass computational approaches for both hard and soft matter, with particular attention to integrating and advancing methods such as density functional theory, ab initio and classical molecular dynamics, coarse-grained modeling, and phase-field simulations. By bridging these scales and methodologies, the conference will highlight how emerging computational strategies are driving fundamental insights, predictive capabilities, and materials design across diverse domains. In addition, the program will highlight the growing role of artificial intelligence and generative AI, underscoring their potential to accelerate materials design and to bridge multiple length and time scales. By combining keynote presentations, method-focused talks, and application-driven sessions, the conference will foster dialogue between traditionally separate communities. Ample discussion periods, poster sessions, and informal networking opportunities will encourage collaboration across disciplines, career stages, and sectors, including academia, national laboratories, and industry. By encouraging cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration, the conference creates a vibrant environment for exchanging ideas and shaping the future of materials discovery, design, and application.
The conference will consist of nine sessions, on the topics listed below. The conference chair is currently developing their preliminary program, which will include the names of the invited speakers and discussion leaders for each of these sessions. The preliminary program will be available by November 5, 2025. Please check back for updates.
