AI4Science Symposium
Amsterdam, 24 February 2023

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are rapidly finding their way into the natural sciences, where they are applied for the analysis of research data, finding patterns and making predictions. At the same time, research topics and methodologies initiate the study and development of new machine learning algorithms. The co-development of both fields is self-catalyzed by the shared interest in building accurate models and distribution functions of the highly complex phenomena of nature.

The aim of this AI4Science Symposium was three-fold: (1) show-case recent progress of artificial intelligence for scientific discovery within the different FNWI research institutes and outside, (2) bring AI experts and scientists together to exchange ideas, and (3) explore possibilities for new collaborations, research projects, and funding opportunities.

Six scientists connected to the different FNWI institutes gave lectures on how artificial intelligence is advancing their scientific research. During the poster sessions, young and senior researchers presented their results and discuss opportunities for AI models or scientific research. The symposium concluded with drinks and snacks.

The symposium was open to everyone with an interest in artificial intelligence for scientific discovery.

Impression

BerndPatrickIntro Opening of the AI4Science Symposium by our directors Patrick Forré (right) and Bernd Ensing (left)

PosterPresentation1 Poster presentations

PosterPresentation2 More poster presentations

Program:

TimeSpeaker
13.00 - 13.15Opening
13.15 - 13.40Patrick Forré (IvI)
Past, Present, and Future of the AI4Science Lab
13.45 - 14.10Alberto Pérez de Alba Ortíz (CSM)
Harnessing ML to Sample, Analyze & Engineer Modes in Molecular & Colloidal Systems
14.15 - 13.40Jean-Michel Désert (API)
Numerical Tools to Dicepher Exoplanet Atmospheres
14.45 - 15.45Posters + coffee break
15.45 - 16.10Huub Hoefsloot (SILS)
How to get Biological Knowledge in a Deep Learner
16.15 - 16.40Daniela Huppenkothen (SRON)
Inferring the Properties of Black Holes and Neutron Stars with Machine Learning
16.45 - 17.10Saer Samanipour (HIMS) & Antonia Praetorius (IBED)
From molecular structure to chemical risk assessment. An AI toolbox towards safe(r) chemicals
17.15 - 17.30Conclusions
17.30 - 19.00Posters + drinks & snacks

Organisers

  • Patrick Forré
  • Bernd Ensing

Sponsors

The AI4Science Lab thanks CECAM, and in particular the CECAM-NL node, for financial support of the AI4Science Symposium.

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