Splash Biography

Ever wondered how new materials are engineered? Turns out, these days you don't even need to stand up from your desk. We will dive into the microscopic universe of crystals, composing them atom by atom through interactive computer simulations. We will exercise the power to query millions of published works in an instant, harnessing the collective knowledge of scientists to fuel your own discoveries. We will see how to design real-life experiments that robots carry out, synthesizing materials under our command. Then, we'll see how to analyze what we've created, using advanced tools to understand the properties and potential applications of our newly engineered materials. This class is an overview or a journey from concept to creation, blending the lines between digital and physical realms. You'll get exposed to the most cutting edge techniques in modern materials science.