First Sharjah Regional Workshop on Computational Science and Engineering, 3-5 March, 2015

Computational material science is nowadays a highly developed field of research, in terms of basic theory, algorithms and applications. The first-principles computational techniques are currently being used to tackle fundamental problems in physics, chemistry, biology, geophysics, material science and nuclear Engineering. On this workshop we will focus on the first-principles calculations of the electronic band structure of condensed mater systems, which is the key requirement for understanding the various properties of these systems. The basic theory behind these calculations (Kohn-Sham formalism of the density functional theory and quasi-particle GW approaches) will be described in details, together with the several levels of approximations for the exchange-correlation energy. Moreover, hands-on tutorial sessions will be organized, in which the attendees can learn how to perform such calculations by using one of the most widely used packages (Quantum Espresso).

Participation

Scientists from the UAE and the neighboring countries may attend the Workshop. Some knowledge of the DFT calculation and the Linux operating system will be preferred. There is no registration fee.

HOW TO APPLY

The online application form can be accessed on the workshop website: https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/WCSE

SECRETARIAT

E-mail: t.alban@sharjah.ac.ae

Telephone: +971 6 5050351

Telefax: +971 6 5050352