About the Workshop

IUAC plans to conduct a workshop on In Silico Quantum Modelling Studies. The workshop addresses the need for researchers working with the quantum systems, especially materials science applications, to familiarize themselves with powerful computing methods which they need to apply in their research. It features lectures by eminent experts on topics including band structure, density functional theory, modelling of polymers and high pressure, low-dimensional, energy and biological materials, the interface between theory and experiment, and new computing technologies. The lectures are complemented by hands-on computing lab sessions. The software for density functional theory calculations will be SIESTA package. Familiarity with Linux Operating System is a requirement for the hands-on sessions. The participants are required to bring their own laptops with Linux installed in them. The provisionally selected participants will be intimated through email.They will be provided one week time for depositing INR 4000 as registration fee.