About the Conference
Materials and Molecular Modelling Conference – 9th Jul 2026
Join us for the 2nd joint Thomas Young Centre and Lennard-Jones Centre conference focusing on materials and molecular modelling. Designed for early career researchers, this event offers opportunities for learning, collaboration, and community building through talks, poster sessions, and breakout sessions.
Agenda
10:00 – 10:30, Introductions, Registration & Coffee.
10:30-11:00 Talk 1, Dr. Chiara Gattinoni, King’s College London.
11:00-11:30 Talk 2, Prof. Bartomeu Monserrat, Cambridge (Robinson College).
11:30-12:30 Breakout Sessions:
(1) Machine Learning & A.I.
Chair (1): Ben S. Humphries
(2) Bio-modelling
Chair (2): Britanny Klassen Gonzalez
(3) ECR Skills
Chair (3): Matt Thompson
12:30-13:30 Lunch Break.
13:30-14:15 Early Career Researcher Presentations.
14:15-14:45 Poster Session & Coffee Break.
14:45-15:15 Talk 3, Dr. Alejandro Santana Bonilla, King’s College London.
15:15-15:45 Talk 4, Prof. Rosana Collepardo-Guevara, Cambridge (Clare College).
15:45-16:15 Poster Session & Coffee Break.
16:15-17:00 Early Career Researcher Presentations.
17:00-17:15 Closing Remarks and Awards.
Transport and Location
The venue for the second TYC-LJC event is the Bristol-Myers Squibb Lecture Theatre in the University of Cambridge, Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, CB2 1EW.
Route
Train
On the day of the event there are two short train routes which arrive before the start time of 10am. From the Cambridge railway station it is a short walk to the BMS Lecture theatre.
Driving or Bus/Coach
On the day of the event the direct route by car would be via the M11 and typically takes between 1.5 and 2 hours. A joint coach would be similar.
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