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 Asia Computational Materials Design (ACMD) Workshop has served as a cornerstone in promoting this paradigm shift since its inception in 2008. Established through a longstanding collaboration between Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) and Osaka University, the workshop has evolved into a vibrant platform for scientific exchange and research partnership across Asia. Over the years, it has fostered numerous collaborations and helped cultivate a new generation of materials scientists proficient in state-of-the-art computational techniques.

The most recent workshop, ACMD 2025, continued this legacy with expanded international participation and a curriculum reflecting the latest trends in the field. 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 and ITB, including Prof. Tamio Oguchi, Prof. Yoshitada Morikawa, Prof. Kazunari Sato, Dr. Fahdzi Muttaqien, and Dr. Atthar Luqman Ivansyah. 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 2024: https://csx.itb.ac.id/acmd-2024/#1690631419140-cdcb60e1-ca20

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