Tuesday, 04 April 2023
NUS hosts international seminars in graphene and 2D materials with ICN2 experts
The National University of Singapore (NUS) recently hosted international seminars featuring top-level representatives from the ICN2, showcasing ICN2's leading role in the Graphene Flagship. The event included two seminars focused on marrying artificial intelligence with linear scaling quantum simulations, ab-initio electrochemistry, and the translation of advanced functional technologies in the context of the Singapore–EU Graphene Flagship workshop held last week.
The National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (I-FIM) recently welcomed top-level representatives from the ICN2 for a series of international seminars organised together with the Graphene Flagship. The events aimed to explore new research collaborations and strengthen institutional bonds while showcasing the expertise of ICN2 in graphene and 2D-materials research. It also served as an overview of the impact of the Graphene Flagship, an initiative continued by several Horizon Europe calls that will be funded under the premise of continuing its main areas of work.
The seminars took place in the context of the Singapore–EU Graphene Flagship workshop held last week, highlighting ICN2's leading role in the Graphene Flagship, with Prof. Kostas Kostarelos leading the Biomedical Technologies working package and ICREA Prof. Stephan Roche leading the Spintronics Work package. Prof. Pablo Ordejón, Director of ICN2 and Group Leader, was at the forefront of the ICN2 delegation together with ICREA Prof. Jose A. Garrido, ICN2 Group Leader and vice-Director.
During the first seminar, Prof. Pablo Ordejón and ICREA Prof. Stephan Roche presented their ground-breaking research on marrying artificial intelligence with linear scaling quantum simulations. This exciting new frontier promises to revolutionize the discovery of novel materials, with applications ranging from energy storage and conversion to advanced electronics. The seminar also delved into the challenges and opportunities in the field of ab-initio electrochemistry, which has the potential to unlock new sustainable energy solutions.
In the second seminar, ICREA Prof. Jose A. Garrido and Prof. Kostas Kostarelos discussed the development and globalization perspective of INBRAIN Neuroelectronics, a spin-off company founded by researchers from the ICN2, the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNIM-CSIC) and ICREA. The company focuses on creating intelligent graphene-based neuroelectronic therapies for brain-related disorders. The seminar further explored the preclinical and clinical translation of advanced functional technologies, highlighting the potential of graphene and other 2D materials in improving treatments for various conditions, such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
This engaging workshop at NUS and the Seminars at I-FIM provided valuable insights into the cutting-edge research being conducted by ICN2 experts, fostering dialogue and collaboration between institutions while positioning Singapore as a growing hub for graphene and 2D materials research and innovation.
Information via the Graphene Flagship.