MaX researchers from CNR and SISSA take part in the 7th Psi-k General Conference in Lausanne and strengthen collaboration in electronic-structure theory and materials modelling.
- Psi-k 2025 in Lausanne – the largest global conference on first-principles and electronic-structure science, with over 1,300 participants and a rich scientific program.
- MaX CoE contributions – active participation from CNR and SISSA researchers, showcasing MaX’s role in advancing computational materials science.
- Global collaboration – strengthening MaX ties with the international community and laying the groundwork for future partnerships and innovation.
From August 25 to 28, 2025, the SwissTech Convention Center at EPFL in Lausanne hosted the 7th general Psi-k Conference, the largest global gathering focused on first-principles and electronic-structure science.
This major event attracted around 1,300 registrations. Over 3.5 days, attendees took part in a rich scientific program featuring six plenary talks, thirty-five thematic symposia across six parallel sessions, more than 120 invited talks, and around 200 contributed presentations.
The Psi-k community plays a key role in advancing theoretical condensed-matter physics, quantum chemistry, thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics. Its mission is to develop theories, algorithms, and codes to understand, predict, and design materials properties and functions, spanning inorganic, organic, and biological materials with applications in science, engineering, and industry.
MaX Partners from CNR and SISSA, Elisa Molinari, Andrea Ferretti, Daniele Varsano, Claudia Cardoso, Fulvio Paleari, Ivan Carnimeo, and Oscar Baseggio showcased MaX active engagement at the forefront of computational materials science and its strong ties to the global Psi-k community.
At this high-profile meeting, the researchers presented their latest work and highlighted MaX role in advancing electronic-structure methods, tools, and applications. The conference provided an international forum for the exchange of ideas in computational materials science, where MaX partners from CNR and SISSA made important contributions. Their participation strengthened MaX presence in the global community and laid the foundation for future collaborations.
For further details and information, visit the official conference website.