(I) Conference Introduction
The 2024 Peking University "Boya M-Talents" International Doctoral Students Academic Forum will be held at Peking University (referred as PKU) from October 25 to 27, 2024. With the topic of "AI for Materials", through expert reports, sub-forums, and poster exchanges, this forum solicits the latest academic achievements from outstanding doctoral students worldwide. It aims to discuss academic frontiers, exchange scientific research results, and look forward to the future development trend of artificial intelligence (AI) driven the materials discipline.
With the rapid development of AI technology, it has become a powerful engine for promoting scientific progress. AI for Science (AI4S) is specifically applied through "scientific big data + large-scale computing power + high-performance models". In the field of materials science, which is full of challenges and opportunities, AI is unveiling layers of mystery for researchers with its unique perspective and ability. From predicting the transition state structure of chemical reactions to designing molecules for organic electronics applications, and from exploring the stability of new materials to realizing automated experiments, the application of AI is constantly broadening our cognitive boundaries.
In this context, the School of Materials Science and Engineering (referred as MSE) of PKU, with strong support from the Graduate School, holds this international doctoral students academic forum to provide a platform for young scholars for ideological collisions and academic exchanges, and jointly create a new era of artificial intelligence helping the development of materials disciplines.
Young scholars with in-depth research in the field of emerging materials are welcome to actively contribute.

(II) Schedule

(III) Submission Methods

1. Submission content: Centering on the topic of "AI for Materials", the content can cover fields such as emerging carbon materials, optoelectronic materials, new energy materials, life and health materials, and new structural materials.

2. Submission method: Online submission. Please send the paper abstract or academic poster to pkumse@pku.edu.cn. The subject of the email is 2024BYCS - school -name.

Relevant requirements for submission are as follows:

Ø Please download Annex 1 for the format of the paper abstract.

Ø The size of the paper abstract should not exceed 5 MB.

Ø The forum provides academic posters with a size of 90 centimeters in width and 120 centimeters in length, and the size should not exceed 10MB.

3. Submission period: Deadline on October 11. Selected reports will be screened out before October 18.

(IV) Notes on Participation

1. Proof of participation
Participants who attend the 2024 Peking University "Boya M-Talents" International Doctoral Students Academic Forum will receive a participation certificate issued by PKU. Selected papers will be printed into a booklet, and excellent reports or posters will be awarded certificates and bonuses.

2. Participation treatment
This forum is especially supported by Peking University's ‘Graduate Education Innovation Plan’.
For invited guests, the accommodation and round-trip transportation expenses will be borne by the conference. For participants with selected papers or posters, the accommodation and meal expenses will be borne by the conference, and the round-trip transportation expenses will be borne by themselves. For other participating guests, the meal expenses will be borne by the conference, and the accommodation and round-trip transportation expenses will be borne by themselves.

(V) Organizing Committee
Guiding unit: Graduate School of Peking University
Organizers: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University; School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School
Chairman: Zou Ruqiang
Executive chairmen: Lei Ting
Director of Academic Committee: Zhang Jin
Members of Academic Committee:
Cao Anyuan, Chen Xiangbao, Cui Yue, Ding Baixin, Dou Jinhu, Fu Xiaoyang, Gao Xin, Guo Shaojun, Hai Xiao, Huang Zehuan, Lin Li, Li Biao, Lv Shixian, Luo Mingchuan, Liu Lei, Li Rui, Mo Fanyang, Meng Hong, Pan Feng, Pang Quanquan, Peng Licong, Shao Yuanlong, Shen Jie, Sun Qiang, Tao Guohua, Wang Qian, Wang Yonggang, Wang Xinwei, Wang Shanshan, Wu Shuilin, Wu Zhongzhen, Xia Dingguo, Xiao Yinguo, Xu Shenzhen, Yang Huai, Yang Luyi, Yu Haifeng, Zhan Xiaowei, Zhao Xiaoxu, Zhang Yue, Zhang Yanfeng, Zhang Qing, Zhang Zuotai, Zheng Yufeng, Zheng Jiaxin, Zhou Huanping

(VI) Contact Information
Dr. Lyu, 86-010-62756697, pkumse@pku.edu.cn

Graduate School of Peking University
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University
School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School
September 2024