2025 Theme
Recent advances in computational materials science
Invited speakers
Announcement
The National Institute of Materials Physics (NIMP) proudly announces the organization of the 10th edition of the International Workshop of Materials Physics (IWMP).
The aim of the workshop is to highlight recent applications of advanced theoretical and computational methods for materials science. Recent results obtained with state of the art computational (DFT, molecular dynamics, machine learning, finite element, etc.) and theoretical methods are encouraged presentation subjects.
The workshop is organized as a 2-day event, from 14 to 15th of May 2025, and features only invited contributions and poster sessions. By bringing together experts from various fields of computational materials science we aim to promote the exchange of information and open new avenues for collaborations, projects, or mutual training stages for young researchers.
The first list of confirmed invited speakers will be announced by the end of February and will be periodically updated.
Young researchers are invited to submit a one-page abstract to the organizers (valim@infim.ro; pintilie@infim.ro) before the 1st of March 2025 and to present their most recent findings on subjects connected to the workshop’s topic in the poster sessions. The abstract must be filled in the following format: A4, Times New Roman 12, single spacing, 2 cm margins, including figures and references. The best abstracts will be selected for oral presentations during the workshop. However, please note that we can only cover accommodation expenses for a limited number of young participants.
The workshop will take place at NIMP premises located in Magurele, Romania.We hope every participant can enjoy the workshop and benefit from the speaker’s experience.
Program
Abstract Book
OTETELEȘANU HALL, MĂGURELE, ROMANIA
The Oteteleșanu Hall in Măgurele has a storied past dating back to the 19th century (1843), when it was built by the influential Oteteleșanu family. Initially serving as their private residence, it underwent a significant transformation in 1894, becoming the esteemed “Ioan Oteteleșanu Institute for Girls” under the auspices of the Romanian Academy.
Across its existence, the Otetelesanu Hall has stood witness to the dynamic evolution of Romanian history, from periods of subjugation at the cross-roads of three Empires to the victorious pursuit of independence and modernization. During its journey, the hall has endured three major wars, the vicissitudes of Communism, and the arduous path back to Democracy, navigating through cycles of transformation, neglect, and revitalization. Through it all, the Oteteleșanu Hall has remained a steadfast symbol of resilience amidst political turmoil and societal shifts.
Following a decade of careful restoration overseen by NIMP, Oteteleșanu Hall has been rejuvenated as the headquarters of the Culture and Physics Foundation in Măgurele, the International Centre for Advanced Training and Research in Physics (CIFRA), and the DRIFMAT cluster.
Today, it serves as a prestigious venue for international events like IWMP, embodying both its historical scope and contemporary relevance while upholding its unwavering, 130-years-old commitment to education and scientific advancement.
In the present day, the Oteteleșanu Hall stands as a testament to the cultural legacy of Măgurele, offering a captivating window into the past while remaining an integral part of the local community vibrant present.
National Institute of Materials Physics
Established in 1949, the Institute of Physics of the Romanian Academy was founded by Horia Hulubei, a distinguished scientist renowned for his ground-breaking contributions to various fields of physics, including Raman, X-rays, Compton, atomic, and nuclear physics. Hulubei earned his PhD in Paris under the tutelage of Nobel Prize laureates Pierre Curie and Maria Skłodowska-Curie.
In 1956, the Institute underwent a division resulting in the formation of two separate entities: the Institute of Atomic Physics (IFA) in Măgurele & the Bucharest Institute of Physics (IFB), the latter led by the Acad. Prof. Eugen Bădărău. E. Bădărău, a prominent professor from Sankt Petersburg and Cernăuți Universities, played a pivotal role in advancing the Romanian school of physics, particularly in the study of electrical discharges in gases and plasma.
Relocating to Măgurele in 1974, the Institute experienced further transformation in 1977 with the amalgamation of laboratories from IFB and IFA, forming the Institute of Physics and Technology of Materials. In 1996 it was officially rebranded the National Institute of Materials Physics (NIMP) following a national accreditation process, subsequently re-accredited in 2008 and 2016.
Throughout its history, NIMP has been home to distinguished physicists such as Acad. Eugen Bădărău, Acad. Radu Grigorovici, Acad. Ioan Iovitz Popescu, Acad. Margareta Giurgea, Acad. Rodica Mănăila, or Acad. Vladimir Țopa.
Over the past fifty years, NIMP has emerged as a leading research institution in Romania, investing over 35 million EUR in a new laboratory building equipped with state-of-the-art research facilities and the restoration of the historic Oteteleșanu Hall. Internationally, NIMP has played a significant role as one of the founders of the Central European Research Infrastructure (C-ERIC) and as an associated member of the Francophone University Agency (AUF). Additionally, it hosts a UNESCO category 2 centre – the Centre for Advanced Training and Research in Physics (CIFRA).
Organizing committee
Chairs:
Dr. Valeriu Moldoveanu
Dr. Adrian Marius Husanu
Dr. Lucian Dragos Filip
Organizing committee:
Dr. Valeriu Moldoveanu
Dr. Adrian Marius Husanu
Dr. Lucian Dragos Filip
Dr. Alin Velea
Dr. Cristian Mihail Teodorescu
Dr. Andrei Kuncser
Workshop secretary:
Cristiana Dobre