Materials Modeling - Bonding Across Atoms, Code, and People - JuliaCon 2024 Keynote

Explore the intersection of materials science, computational modeling, and the Julia programming language in this keynote address from JuliaCon 2024. Delve into how Dr. Michael Herbst and Dr. Rachel Kurchin tackle 21st-century challenges through innovative materials design. Discover the potential of Julia in addressing complex issues like climate change, food insecurity, healthcare, and communications. Learn about state-of-the-art workflows that combine first-principles modeling, empirical approaches, and data-driven methods. Understand the importance of forging connections across diverse fields such as physics, chemistry, computer science, and applied mathematics. Gain insights into the efforts of the JuliaMolSim community to integrate Julia-based tools with existing software ecosystems, adding value beyond mere duplication. Explore the challenges and opportunities in advancing materials modeling using Julia, and how it can contribute to solving critical global problems through interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge computational techniques.