Materials Theory Group

Welcome to the Materials Theory Group. We aim to understand and discover novel materials across a wide range of conditions and applications from superconductors to minerals on Mars.

Two Dimensional Ice from First Principles: Structures and Phase Transitions
Materials Discovery

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11 May 2026

MTG pique nique

MTG pique nique

28 Apr 2026

CCP9 Conference 2026, Liverpool

Group photo - CCP9 Conference 2026, Liverpool

11 Feb 2026

Prof. Chris Pickard - Plenary speaker at AI for Materials Discovery Symposium in Nanyang Technologic

“Prof. Chris J. Pickard stands speaking into a microphone at a symposium at Nanyang Technological University. He faces an audience seated in a lecture room. Behind him, a large presentation slide titled ‘hot‑AIRSS – bringing temperature to structure search’ is displayed, featuring molecular graphics and logos for UKCP, CASTEP, and FutureCat

25 Nov 2025

Welcome to Will Galloway and Dr. JiuYang Shi !

28 Sep 2025

AIRAPT Conference in Matsuyama (Japan)

Dr. Ryuhei Sato and Dr. Maélie Caussé wearing traditional Japanese clothing stand in front of a museum-style display.

1 Sep 2025

Dr. Ruyhei Sato and Kim Kamsma visiting MTG. And Welcome to Stefano Racioppi !