ULTIMATE-I

Date: Friday, November 22nd, 2024
Time: 10:00 – 12:30 CET
Location: Reading Room, Dr Dragan Popović Library, Institute of Physics Belgrade

The workshop is an engaging event that fosters collaboration and shares cutting-edge research between Argentinian and Serbian scientists. Focused on bridging theoretical models with experimental findings, the workshop highlights advancements across diverse topics in physics, nanotechnology, and molecular interaction modeling.

Event Agenda:

10:00 – Modeling Interaction of Small Molecules with 2D Materials: Friction Forces, Intercalation, and Memory Effects
Presenter: Dr. Igor Stanković (Institute of Physics Belgrade, Serbia)
This talk explores molecular dynamics simulations’ role in understanding complex small molecule behaviors, ranging from phosphonium ionic liquids to energy storage applications and nanoscale water clusters.

10:35 – Unveiling the Pathways: KPFM and Modeling Insights into MoS₂ Nanosheet Network Behavior in Transistor Devices
Presenter: Dr. Jelena Pešić (Institute of Physics Belgrade, Serbia & Montanuniversitaet Leoben, Austria)
Utilizing Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy and tailored network models, this presentation examines MoS₂ nanosheet networks, highlighting their transformative behavior in transistor devices.

11:10 – Low-Energy Ion-Surface Interactions: From Spectral Anomalies to Charge Transfer Mechanisms
Presenter: Dr. Fernando J. Bonetto (Institute of Physics of Littoral, Argentina)
This session delves into studies on low-energy ion interactions with surfaces, revealing insights from spectral anomalies to charge transfer mechanisms.

11:45 – Semi-Empirical Quantum-Mechanical (SQM) Methods for Modeling Molecular Interactions
Presenter: Dr. Miljan Dašić (Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences)
An exploration of semi-empirical methods balancing accuracy and computational efficiency, with a focus on applications in hydrogen fuel cells and protein-ligand binding predictions.

Organizers:

Dr. Miljan Dašić, Dr. Igor Stanković, and Dr. Jelena Pešić

The seminar on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, at 16h05 at the Physics Department of Technical University Federico Santa Maria with the title “Molecular Dynamics Simulations as a Tool for Exploring Collective Dynamics of Small Molecules on Carbon-Based Layered Materials” by Igor Stanković from Senzor Infiz / Institute of Physics Belgrade. The seminar is supported through the ULTIMATE-I project by the European Union (Grant ID 101007825).

On Monday 12th August, Dr. Juan Carlos Rojas Sánchez presented his research as CNRS researcher and ULTIMATE-I project results as an ex-alumnus of Educational Institution 81030 “César Carrillo Gil” school.

During his visit, he shared with the students his inspiring trajectory and passion for magnetism, highlighting the importance of study, perseverance, and, above all, the habit of reading as key tools to achieve success. His message was a powerful incentive for the students in Peru to commit to reading, and continuous learning to achieve their goals.

With his visits, Dr. Rojas demonstrated how education and effort can transform lives and communities.