Overview

The Asia Computational Materials Design Workshop (ACMD 2026) aims to equip researchers, students, and professionals with advanced knowledge in quantum computational methods for materials design. Co-organized by leading institutions: The University of Osaka (Japan), Van Lang University (Vietnam)

Key Features of ACMD 2026 📌

• Expert-Led Lectures: Gain insights into quantum simulation, electronic structure calculations, and machine learning applications in materials science.

• Hands-On Training: Learn to use original quantum simulation tools developed by The University of Osaka.

• Networking Opportunities: Engage with leading researchers, professionals, and students from across Asia.

• Cutting-Edge Content: Explore state-of-the-art computational approaches that drive advancements in research and innovation.

Target Participants

• Academic researchers, university faculty, and graduate students pursuing work in materials science, computational engineering, or related disciplines.

• Industry professionals seeking to strengthen competencies in quantum simulation methodologies, data-driven modeling, and machine-learning–enabled materials design.

• Individuals committed to advancing the frontier of computational materials research and innovation.

Participation will be offered in two formats:

• Poster Presentation, intended for participants who wish to present and discuss their research outcomes.

• General Attendance, intended for participants who wish to attend lectures, tutorials, and discussions without presenting a poster.

All participants who successfully complete the workshop requirements will be awarded an official certificate acknowledging their engagement and achievement.

Date: 7th - 8th January 2026 

Workshop: Room J.03.01, 3rd Floor, Building J
Lunch: Canteen, 4th Floor, Building A
Motorbike parking: Basement of Building J
Car parking: Cars may park along the campus perimeter roads.

Local organizing committee

• • Assoc. Prof. Pham Thanh Phong, Van Lang University

  • Dr. Tran Nguyen Lan, University of Science, VNU-HCM

  • Dr. Nguyen Duc Long, Van Lang University

  • Dr. Pham Ngoc Thanh, An Giang University, VNU-HCM

  • Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Linh, Phenikaa University

  • Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hoang, Institute of Advanced Technolgoy, VAST

Invited speakers

• • Prof. Yoshitada Morikawa (Osaka University, Japan)

  • Prof. Tamio Oguchi (Osaka University, Japan)

  • Assoc. Prof. Kazunori Sato (Osaka University, Japan)

  • Prof. Jer-Lai Kuo (Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taiwan)

  • Prof. Le Van Hoang (Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Vietnam)

  • Prof. Nguyen Quang Hung (Institute of Fundamental and Applied Research, Duy Tan University, Vietnam)

  • Dr. Nghiem Thi Minh Hoa (Phenikaa University, Vietnam)

Secretariat

• • MSc. Nguyen Hua Thanh Nha (Van Lang University, Vietnam)

  • Ms. Tran Thi Ngoc Nha (Van Lang University, Vietnam)