Over the past decades, rapid advances in physical sciences, materials science, and computational methodologies have reshaped the landscape of technological innovation. As global demand for high-performance, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible materials continues to rise, traditional trial-and-error approaches have become increasingly insufficient. In response, the field has seen a decisive shift toward computational materials design, where first-principles theory and high-performance computing enable researchers to identify promising materials with unprecedented speed and accuracy.

The most recent workshop, ACMD 2025, continued this legacy with expanded international participation and a curriculum reflecting the latest trends in the field, following earlier workshops such as ACMD 2023, which was held at Vietnam Japan University and Can Tho University (CTU) and focused on modern quantum simulation techniques and hands-on training in computational materials design. Co-organized by Osaka University (Japan), Phenikaa University (Vietnam), and VinUniversity (Vietnam), the program introduced participants to advanced quantum simulations, emerging machine-learning strategies for materials discovery, and practical training in ab initio computational tools. Attendees also gained hands-on experience with high-performance computing environments, equipping them with the competencies required to pursue data-driven materials research.

Expert lectures were delivered by leading scientists from Osaka University including Prof. Tamio Oguchi, Prof. Yoshitada Morikawa, Prof. Kazunari Sato. Their guidance provided participants with a rigorous foundation in computational theory, practical workflows, and contemporary research challenges. Through these efforts, the workshop continues to inspire new research directions and strengthen the computational materials design community across the region.

ACMD 2023: https://cns.ctu.edu.vn/8-tin-tuc/1160-hoi-thao-thiet-ke-tinh-toan-vat-lieu-chau-a-acmd2023.html

ACMD 2025: https://cei.vinuni.edu.vn/event/asia-computational-materials-design-workshop-acmd-2025/