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The Summer School on Molecular Dynamics for Materials Science, Nanotechnology, and Biophysics will be held in Trieste from June 22 to July 3, 2026. The event is organised at SISSA under the umbrella of CECAM, and coordinated by Giuseppe Brancato (Scuola Normale Superiore), Giovanni Bussi (SISSA), and Antimo Marrazzo (SISSA).
Atomistic simulations and electronic-structure methods are fundamental tools across materials science, nanotechnology, and biophysics. However, students in physics and chemistry programmes, despite their solid grounding in statistical mechanics and condensed-matter theory, often receive limited exposure to the numerical techniques that power these approaches. This school is specifically tailored to bridge that gap, offering a structured introduction for beginners with no prior hands-on experience.
The programme combines lectures on the theoretical principles of classical molecular dynamics and ab initio quantum methods with practical sessions on machine-learning interatomic potentials and basic code development. Participants will also gain insight into key application areas and current research challenges.
By the end of the two weeks, attendees will have acquired practical skills in setting up and analysing atomistic simulations, as well as a clearer view of open questions in computational modelling. Applications are open until March 22, 2026.
Further information:
Summer School on Molecular Dynamics for Materials Science, Nanotechnology, and Biophysics - MaX