Organized by Noël Jakse, Marco Saitta, and Sonia Collaud, the goal of this international summer school, a major initiative of the DIADEM Academy’s “initial training” program, is to train the next generation of scientists in cutting-edge artificial intelligence methods applied to materials research, while promoting a collaborative and interdisciplinary spirit.

For five days, more than 80 participants, including Master’s students, doctoral students, post-doctoral researchers, and speakers, gathered to discover and explore data science tools applicable to materials science.

A week rich in learning
The condensed program offered participants an overview of the key steps required to implement digital tools for analyzing, interpreting, and extrapolating their scientific data. The week began with an introduction to Linux and the configuration of the environments required to work with machine learning tools, before moving on to more advanced concepts and applications. Each day, the program offered a series of theoretical lessons followed by practical workshops on the subject, as well as a selection of collaborative projects to choose from at the end of the week, giving participants a comprehensive understanding of both the fundamental concepts and practical applications.

• Discover the basics and advanced concepts of machine learning applied to materials (Introduction to Machine Learning and Introduction to Linux and Containerization).
• Work on real data during practical sessions (DFT, MLIP, Workflow, PINN, Equivariant graphs, Data analysis).
• Explore topics such as generative methods, atomistic simulations, and interatomic potential modeling.
• Develop technical skills on tools such as Python, Jupyter Notebooks, and containerization.

A diverse international community
This first edition brought together participants from all walks of life, studying in France and Europe, creating a dynamic and multicultural learning environment. The enthusiasm and commitment shown throughout the week demonstrated a keen interest in bringing together artificial intelligence technologies and materials science, a priority objective of the DIADEM PEPR.

Highlights: visit to the SOLEIL synchrotron
One of the highlights of the week was the visit to the SOLEIL synchrotron, located in Saint-Aubin, near Paris. Participants were welcomed with a presentation of the synchrotron’s infrastructure and research programs, followed by a guided tour of the control room, the ring, and several beamlines dedicated to the study of the structure and dynamics of materials.

A big thank you to
PEPR DIADEM, the DIAMOND targeted project, Sorbonne University, Synchrotron SOLEIL, GDR IAMAT, and all the speakers.