The Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology of UNAM invites you to
VIII COLLOQUIUM ON COMPUTATIONAL
SIMULATION IN SCIENCES
VIRTUAL
- August 11 - 15, 2025
This year, we celebrate under a special global framework:
The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
Quantum science has revolutionized our world—driving innovations in fields as diverse as computing, renewable energy, medical imaging, and advanced communications. The next century promises even more extraordinary discoveries and applications.
Let us gather virtually to explore, collaborate, and celebrate the synergy between computation and science in this quantum era. Be part of the conversation and help shape the future of science and technology.
Students session.
Hands-on workshops: Materials Informatics with python, Altermagnets, and
Topological Quantum Materials.
Organizing committee.
Local committee
External committee
- Jonathan Guerrero Sanchez
- Sergio A. Aguila Puentes
- Maria Guadalupe Moreno Armenta
- Armando Reyes Serrato
- Rodrigo Ponce Pérez
- Aldo Rodriguez Guerrero
- Carlos A. Corona García
- José I. Paez Ornelas
- Mirna Burciaga Flores
- Oscar Ruiz Galindo
- Etienne I. Palos, UCSD
- Héctor Noé Fernández, UANL
- Reyes García Díaz, UAdeC
Acknowledgments: Project DGAPA-PAPIIT IG101124
General Program
Student’s session 1
Zoom Room: To be announced
Notice: All sessions are in Pacific Standard Time (PST) ⏱️.
- 9:00 – 9:20 > T1- Title – Name – Adscription
- 9:20 – 9:40 > T2- Title – Name – Adscription
- 9:40 – 10:00 > T3- Title – Name – Adscription
- 10:00 – 10:20 > T4- Title – Name – Adscription
10:20 – 10:40 > BREAK
- 10:40 – 11:00 > T5- Title – Name – Adscription
- 11:00 – 11:20 > T6- Title – Name – Adscription
- 11:20 – 11:40 > T7- Title – Name – Adscription
- 11:40 – 12:00 > T8– Title – Name – Adscription
Student’s session 2
Zoom Room: To be announced
Notice: All sessions are in Pacific Standard Time (PST) ⏱️.
- 9:00 – 9:20 > T1- Title – Name – Adscription
- 9:20 – 9:40 > T2- Title – Name – Adscription
- 9:40 – 10:00 > T3- Title – Name – Adscription
- 10:00 – 10:20 > T4- Title – Name – Adscription
10:20 – 10:40 > BREAK
- 10:40 – 11:00 > T5- Title – Name – Adscription
- 11:00 – 11:20 > T6- Title – Name – Adscription
- 11:20 – 11:40 > T7- Title – Name – Adscription
- 11:40 – 12:00 > T8– Title – Name – Adscription
Session 1
Zoom Room: To be announced
Notice: All sessions are in Pacific Standard Time (PST) ⏱️.
- 8:15 – 8:30 > Opening: CNyN Head – Name – Adscription
- 8:30 – 9:30 > P1 – Name – Adscription
- 9:30 – 10:00 > I1 – Name –Adscription
- 10:00 – 10:30 > I2 – Name – Adscription
10:30 – 11:00 > BREAK
- 11:00 – 11:30 > I3 – Name – Adscription
- 11:30 – 12:00 > I4 – Name – Adscription
- 12:00 – 13:00 > P2 – Name – Adscription
Session 2
Zoom Room: To be announced
Notice: All sessions are in Pacific Standard Time (PST) ⏱️.
- 8:00 – 9:00 > P3 – Name – Adscription
- 9:00 – 9:30 > I5 – Name –Adscription
- 9:30 – 10:00 > I6 – Name – Adscription
10:00 – 10:30 > BREAK
- 10:30 – 11:00 > I7 – Name – Adscription
- 11:00 – 11:30 > I8 – Name – Adscription
- 11:30 – 12:30 > P4 – Name – Adscription
Session 3
Zoom Room: To be announced
Notice: All sessions are in Pacific Standard Time (PST) ⏱️.
- 8:00 – 9:00 > P5 – Name – Adscription
- 9:00 – 9:30 > I9 – Name –Adscription
- 9:30 – 10:00 > I10 – Name – Adscription
10:00 – 10:30 > BREAK
- 10:30 – 11:00 > I11 – Name – Adscription
- 11:00 – 11:30 > I12 – Name – Adscription
- 11:30 – 12:30 > P6 – Name – Adscription
Plenary Speakers
School of Science & Engineering
Tulane University
São Carlos Institute of Chemistry
University of São Paulo
Department of Chemistry
Duke University
Physics
University of Texas at Dallas
Department of Chemistry
The University of Utah
Chemical and Biological Engineering
University of Colorado Boulder
Invited Speakers
Instituto de Física
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Drexel Nanomaterials Institute
Drexel University
São Carlos Institute of Chemistry
University of São Paulo
Instituto de Física
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Vicerrectoría de Investigación y Doctorado
Universidad Andrés Bello
School of Engineering and Sciences
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Instituto de Química Teórica y Computacional
Universitat de Barcelona
Facultad de Ciencias
Universidad Industrial de Santander
Facultad de Química y de Farmacia
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Professor
University
Short Courses
Hands-on workshops (from 15:00 to 19:00 hrs, Pacific Standard Time).
We will send a personalized link to all attendees registered for the short courses shortly.
Materials Informatics with python
Dr. Jose I. Paez Ornelas
Abstract.
This workshop offers an introduction to Materials Informatics, an emerging field at the intersection of materials science and data science. Participants will learn how to explore, retrieve, and analyze data from cutting-edge materials databases such as the Materials Project and OQMD, using Python-based tools.
The focus will be on developing the skills to extract meaningful patterns and relationships from atomistic systems, leveraging techniques from data mining, statistics, and machine learning. Attendees will gain hands-on experience in querying materials APIs, processing structural and thermodynamic data, and visualizing trends to support materials discovery and design.
By the end of the workshop, participants will understand how data-driven approaches can accelerate materials research and how Python serves as a powerful tool in this endeavor.
References
[1]. Ramprasad, R., Batra, R., Pilania, G., Mannodi-Kanakkithodi, A., & Kim, C. (2017). Machine learning in materials informatics: Recent applications and prospects. npj Computational Materials, 3(1), 54. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41524-017-0056-5
[2]. Advances in materials informatics: A review. (2024). Journal of Materials Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-024-09379-w
Exploring Altermagnetism: A New Magnetic Phase
Dr. Rafael Gonzalez Hernandez (Universidad del Norte)
Abstract.
Antiferromagnetic spintronics has emerged as a dynamic and rapidly evolving field within condensed matter physics. Recent breakthroughs have revealed magnetic order in momentum space, leading to the discovery of a novel magnetic phase that transcends traditional ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism: altermagnetism. Altermagnetic materials are distinguished by their unconventional spin-polarized band structures in reciprocal space, which result from local sublattice anisotropies. This unique band structure enables remarkable phenomena, such as the spin-splitter effect and the spontaneous Hall effect, while offering advantageous features for spintronic applications, including spin-polarized currents and terahertz spin dynamics. Furthermore, ab-initio electronic structure simulations and symmetry analysis, play a crucial role in accurately predicting the properties of altermagnets. This short course will provide a comprehensive overview of altermagnetism and its implications for spintronics, emphasizing its potential to transform the landscape of magnetic materials and devices.
References:
[1] L. Šmejkal, J. Sinova, and T. Jungwirth, Phys. Rev. X 12, 031042 (2022).
[2] R. González-Hernández et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 126, 127701 (2021).
[3] L. Šmejkal, R. González-Hernández, T. Jungwirth, and J. Sinova, Sci. Adv. 6, 23 (2020).
Topological Quantum Materials
Dr. Armando Reyes
Abstract.