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Join us for two inspiring lectures by WISE Invited Professors Patrick Rinke & Matthias Militzer

12 Nov 2026

Join us for two inspiring lectures by WISE Invited Professors Patrick Rinke & Matthias Militzer

Discover how cutting-edge materials research can open new pathways towards a more sustainable future

Join us for two inspiring lectures by WISE Invited Professors Patrick Rinke and Matthias Militzer, who will share insights from their research in AI-driven materials science and computational alloy design.

WISE warmly welcomes researchers, students, industry representatives, and anyone interested in materials science and sustainability to join us.

Professor Patrick Rinke

Technical University of Munich, and WISE Invited Professor at Stockholm University

Lecture: AI-guided optimization and characterization of lignin.

Professor Matthias Militzer

The University of British Columbia, and WISE Invited Professor at Luleå University of Technology

Lecture: Interface based computational alloy design.

The lectures offer an opportunity to explore different perspectives in materials research and connect with leading international researchers.

Date: 5 November

Time: 15:00–16:00 CET

Place: Online

Register now

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