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05 February 2026

Lunch & Learn: Computational Chemistry: a powerful tool to explore new materials

What if we could design tomorrow’s materials on a computer today? Computational chemistry is rapidly becoming one of the most versatile and interdisciplinary tools in modern science. It bridges chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering, and plays a crucial role in the design of new materials and medicines. By simulating molecules at the atomic level, researchers can predict behaviour, optimise structures, and accelerate innovation.

 

Location Online
Computational chemistry

Join Dr. Mateus Xavier Silva, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Federal University of Ouro Preto (Brazil), in this online Lunch & Learn session to discover:
• How computational chemistry drives the design of advanced materials and medicines
• Why polynitrogen compounds are promising high-energy materials
• How cellulose-based biosorbents are tailored to remove metal ions from water

Date: Thursday February 5th, 2026
Time:
12:15-13:00h
Location:
Online 
Level:
Intermediate

Why join?

Learn how digital tools are shaping the future of sustainable materials, from smarter energy solutions to cleaner water, and gain insights into processes that are otherwise hard to explore.