The series of seminars "Breakthroughs in Materials Science", organized by the Department of Materials Science of the University of Milano - Bicocca, brings together lectures by internationally renowned scientists, whose recent studies have promoted a profound evolution in the field of Materials Science. Presented with an informative nature, the seminars are aimed at researchers, students, and a wide audience of people interested in scientific topics. In addition to in-person participation, the streaming connection will be made available.

The following seminars are planned for 2025:

• April 7: Hiroshi Amano - Role of New Semiconductor Materials in Realizing Net Zero Carbon and Smart Society
• May 16: Georg Kresse - Machine learning and beyond DFT methods: quantitative materials modeling at your fingertips
• June 16: Omar Yaghi - Reticular Chemistry, Climate, AI
• September 24: Silvia Picozzi - Spins and electric dipoles: modelling and microscopic understanding
• December 2: Bernard Feringa - Smart Materials, from molecular switches to motors