Materials Science & Engineering is hosting its 2022 Van Vlack Lectureship with speaker Susan Sinnottt, a materials computational expert. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Abstract:
A driving force for research is the discovery and design of new materials to improve existing technologies or enable new applications. Material modeling methods are now widely applied in pursuit of this objective. This presentation will review the evolution of some common material modeling methods and their integration with cutting-edge experimental techniques. Illustrative applications will be discussed within the context of layered or two-dimensional materials and porous aromatic framework materials. The presentation will conclude with a discussion of the future outlook of materials modeling within the context of material design and discovery.