Past Events

The Materials and Molecular Modelling Hub++ Conference 2021 14th and 15th September 2021

Recordings of the talks can be found here

This virtual conference brings together researchers working in all aspects of theory and simulation of materials and molecular systems and is jointly organised by the UK’s Materials and Molecular Modelling Hub, the Thomas Young Centre, CCP9, CCP5, CCPBioSim, the Materials Chemistry Consortium and the UK Car-Parrinello Consortium. The conference will cover topics including, but not limited to, biological and technological soft matter, functional materials and devices, structural materials, surfaces and interfaces and methods and method development.

Possibly the most ambitious conference in materials and molecular modelling ever organised in the UK..at least I can’t think of another that comes close in the past 20 years
Professor Arash Mostofi

In addition to the plenary and invited speakers, we invite participants to apply for contributed talks (approximately 10-15 minutes) by completing the relevant details on the registration page.

Pre-recorded flash presentations
Instead of a traditional poster session, we have taken advantage of the virtual format to invite participants, particularly graduate students, to contribute short (max. 3 minute) pre-recorded flash presentations about their research. These videos will be made available to conference participants both in advance and during the conference and we will make virtual spaces available during the conference for participants and presenters to meet to discuss. Within the constraint of a 3 minute limit in duration, the style of these flash presentations is entirely up to the presenter, eg, it could be voice-over-Powerpoint or something more creative.

Confirmed invited speakers
Basile Curchod, University of Durham
Cecilia Clementi, Free University of Berlin
Clotilde Cucinotta, Imperial College London
Valentina Erastova, University of Edinburgh
Marina Filip, University of Oxford
Matthew Foulkes, Imperial College London
Katerina Ioannidou, University of Montpellier
Valeria Molinero, The University of Utah
Lucia Reining, École Polytechnique Palaiseau, Paris
Karsten Reuter, Fritz Haber Institut, Berlin
Chris-Kriton Skylaris, University of Southampton
Edward Smith, Brunel University London
Kristian Thygesen, Technical University of Denmark
Mark Wilson, University of Durham

Scientific Advisory Committee
George Booth, King's College London
Richard Catlow, University College London
Georgina Ellis, OCF Ltd
Nicholas Harrison, Imperial College London
John Harding, University of Sheffield
Kim Jelfs, Imperial College London
Chris Lorenz, King's College London
Angelos Michaelides, University of Cambridge
Carla Molteni, King's College London
Mark House, HPE
Matt Probert, UKCP & University of York
Andela Saric, University College London
Alex Shluger, University College London
David Wilkins, Queen's University Belfast

 

Organising Committee

Hafiza Bibi, Imperial College London
Paola Carbone, University of Manchester
Stewart Clark, University of Durham
Alin Marin Elena, Science and Technology Facilities Council
Arash Mostofi, Imperial College London
Catherine O’Sullivan, Imperial College London
Edina Rosta, University College London
Marco Sacchi, University of Surrey
Karen Stoneham, University College London
Scott Woodley, University College London

Code of Conduct

We value the participation of every member of the materials and molecular modelling community and want to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable and fulfilling experience, both professionally and personally. Accordingly, all participants of the MMM Hub++ Conference are expected to always show respect and courtesy to others.  The MMM Hub and its partners strive to maintain inclusivity in all of our activities.  All participants (staff and students) are entitled to a harassment-free experience, regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, and/or religion. Harassment in any form is not acceptable for any of us.  We respectfully ask all attendees of the MMM Hub++ conference to kindly conform to the following Code of Conduct:

  • Treat all individuals with courtesy and respect.
  • Be kind to others and do not insult or put down other members.
  • Behave professionally. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate.
  • Harassment includes, but is not limited to, offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of discussions, and unwelcome sexual attention.
  • Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately.
  • Contribute to communications with a constructive, positive approach.
  • Be mindful of talking over others during presentations and discussion and be willing to hear out the ideas of others.
  • All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience, and be considerate of people from different cultural backgrounds. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate at any time.
  • Challenge behaviour, action and words that do not support the promotion of equality and diversity.
  • Arrive at the conference events punctually where possible.
  • Show consideration for the welfare of your friends and peers and, if appropriate, provide advice on seeking help.
  • Seek help for yourself when you need it.

Enquiries about any aspects of the conference can be directed to Karen Stoneham