Lecture: From Quantum Mechanics to the Discovery of New Materials
With Prof. Luana Sucupira Pedroza
- Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Venue: Abraão de Moraes Auditorium
Understanding the universe at the microscopic scale has revolutionized science and technology: quantum mechanics, over the past hundred years, has been at the forefront of this transformation. On this Wednesday, Prof. Luana Sucupira Pedroza presents a fascinating scientific journey, from the first steps of band theory and solid state physics, through the advancement of Density Functional Theory, to the most recent applications of machine learning in the design of new materials.
The lecture will highlight historical and scientific milestones that have shaped our understanding of condensed matter, showing how fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics are directly linked to technological innovations and the development of materials with unprecedented properties.
Come and discover how the frontier between theoretical physics and materials science is driving the future with concrete applications in electronics, energy, nanotechnology, and much more!