Computation and AI: Next-Gen Materials Discovery

TechSprouts by Ankur Capital

Discovering new materials with innovative properties is key for a sustainable future. In this episode, we discuss the integration of computation-based approaches and machine learning/AI in material science research with Dr. Abhishek Singh, a professor at the Indian Institute of Science and the Founder/CEO of SciDentAI.

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Show notes:

(2:00) Overview of the trajectory of research in material science

(6:00) Introduction of computational techniques and machine learning in material science

(10:00) Impact of computation and machine learning on material science research

(14:00) Application of computational techniques in industry, particularly materials development

(17:00) Role of computational design in climate change mitigation efforts

(20:00) Examples of new materials discovered using computational design

(23:00) Discussion on the role of startups in the materials discovery space

(26:00) Explanation of hybrid scientific AI models and their applications

(29:00) SciDent AI