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The future of materials discovery

15 - 16 March 2027 09:00 - 17:00 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Free Watch online

Discussion meeting organised by Professor Robert G Palgrave and Sir Richard Catlow FRS

This meeting will bring together leading researchers worldwide from materials science, chemistry, artificial intelligence and philosophy. The meeting will explore how machine learning, generative models, robotic laboratories and advanced characterisation are transforming the discovery of functional materials. Speakers will examine emerging opportunities, experimental validation, scientific understanding, and the challenges of moving from prediction to application.

Programme

The full programme, including speaker biographies and abstracts, will be available soon. Please note the programme may be subject to change.

Poster session

There will be a poster session on Monday 15 March 2027. If you would like to present a poster, , abstract (up to 200 words), author list, and the name of the proposed presenter and institution no later than Friday 19 February 2027. Acceptances may be made on a rolling basis so we recommend submitting as soon as possible in case the session becomes full. Submissions made within one month of the meeting may not be included in the programme booklet.

Attending the event

This event is intended for researchers in relevant fields.

  • Free to attend
  • Both virtual and in-person attendance is available. Advance registration is essential
  • Lunch is available on both days of the meeting for an optional £25 per day. There are plenty of places to eat nearby if you would prefer to purchase food offsite. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch to the meeting

Please note that scientific meetings hosted by Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ do not necessarily represent a Royal Society position or signify an endorsement of the speakers or content presented.

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Organisers

  • Sir Richard Catlow FRS, University College London, UK

    Sir Richard Catlow FRS

    Richard began his career at Oxford University and has directed the Davy-Faraday Laboratory at the Royal Institute in London. He has been a Professor at University College London, University of Keele, the University of Cardiff, and is a Fellow of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ - the UK Academy of Science - and a member of the German National Science Academy, the Leopoldina, of the Academia Europaea and the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS); he is also an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Chemistry and of the Materials and Chemical Societies of India. He served as Foreign Secretary of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ from 2016 – 2021 and was knighted in 2000 for his services to leadership in science and research.

    His research programme is based on the development and application of computational techniques used in direct conjunction with experiment in probing the properties of complex materials. He has played a leading role in developing the field both in the UK and internationally. His programme comprises the study of energy materials, catalysis, nano-chemistry and surface chemistry. His work has also exploited the synergy between computation and experiment using synchroton radiation and neutron scattering methods, especially in catalytic science. He has published over 1,200 research papers.

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    Professor Robert G Palgrave

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