28 September – 2 October 2026 | Gothenburg, Sweden
CHASAM is a five-day advanced training course in modern atomistic simulation techniques, designed for PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career scientists in materials science, physics, and chemistry.
The programme combines lectures by leading international experts with hands-on tutorials, providing participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Attendees will also have the opportunity to bring their own research projects and explore them with guidance from instructors.
Topics covered
- Machine-learned interatomic potentials
- Molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations
- Free-energy methods and enhanced sampling
- Nuclear quantum effects
- Thermodynamic and dynamical properties at finite temperatures
- Linking simulations to experiments, including spectroscopy (neutron scattering, X-ray diffraction, Raman, IR)
Participants will gain experience with widely used simulation tools and workflows, as well as techniques for analysing and visualising atomistic data.
Format and credits
The course is structured around a combination of lectures and practical sessions, encouraging interaction and collaboration. Upon completion, participants will receive 2 ECTS credits.
Practical information
- Dates: 28 September – 2 October 2026
- Location: Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Registration deadline: 30 June 2026
- Participation: Limited number of places
