Overview
The TN-QuMat Workshop will introduce participants to state-of-the-art methods in quantum materials research, with a special focus on the interplay of disorder, correlations, topology, and dimensionality. Topics include many-body theory, ab initio simulations, machine learning for materials discovery, and experimental advances in synthesis and characterization. Hands-on sessions will provide practical training in DCA++/ALPS, density functional theory (DFT), AI for materials science, and quantum computing applications.
The workshop is aimed at undergraduate and beginning graduate students from all STEM majors. Faculty and other interested participants are also welcome (space permitting).
We especially encourage participation from across Tennessee and neighboring states, and anyone interested in exploring cutting-edge research and training in quantum materials is welcome.
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Location: Tennessee State University
Lewis R. Holland Hall, Room 110 (TSU School of Business), 1005 37th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209 Note: this is an in-person event (some remote access might be provided upon request).
Anticipated workshop capacity: 50 participants
Topics
Quantum many-body theory and simulation
Introduction to density functional theory
Synthesis and characterization of quantum materials
Machine learning in materials science
Quantum computing for quantum materials
Hand-on training sessions
HPC computing
Registration: Please register using this Registration Form.
Getting there and parking:
TSU parking is available in the nearby. More details are coming
Agenda
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TN-QuMat Workshop 2025 — Nov 7, 2025 (TSU, Nashville, TN)
Zoom 1 (all lecture sessions & ET 227): https://mtsu.zoom.us/j/8280379962?pwd=cnFDQkh0MHBTWDNDaThUbG9DTC94dz09
Zoom 2 (ET 102): https://mtsu.zoom.us/my/villanova.zoom.room
All times are Central Standard Time (CST).
| Time | Title | Speaker | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30–08:45 | Check-in & Food | Room 110 | |
| 08:45–09:00 | Welcome, overview of TN-QuMat program | Hanna Terletska (MTSU), Dean Lin Li (TSU), CRO and Associate VP Research Quincy Quick (TSU) | Room 110 & Zoom 1 |
| 09:00–09:45 | Plenary talk: Advancing the frontiers of quantum computational science | Travis Humble (ORNL) | Room 110 & Zoom 1 |
| 09:50–10:20 | Advanced modeling of quantum materials | Thomas Maier (ORNL) | Room 110 & Zoom 1 |
| 10:25–10:55 | Using machine learning to navigate the materials design space | Hendrik Heinz (UC-Boulder) | Room 110 & Zoom 1 |
| 11:00–11:15 | Coffee Break | Foyer | |
| 11:15–11:45 | A first look at first principles: introduction to density functional theory | Jack Villanova (MTSU) | Room 110 & Zoom 1 |
| 11:50–12:20 | Synthesis and characterization: making materials in the lab | Richard Mu (TSU) | Room 110 & Zoom 1 |
| 12:25–12:30 | Group Photo | Room 110 | |
| 12:30–01:20 | Lunch | Foyer | |
| 01:30–03:00 | Hands-on Session 1 — Many-body (ALPS, DCA++) | Hanna Terletska (MTSU), Anirudha Mirmira (MTSU), Fei Li (VTech) | ET 227 & Zoom 1 |
| 01:30–03:00 | Hands-on Session 1 — Ab initio (DFT) | Jack Villanova (MTSU) | ET 102 & Zoom 2 |
| 03:00–04:30 | Hands-on Session 2 — Quantum Computing | Daniel Nino (Xanadu), Ryan Harring (IONQ) | ET 227 & Zoom 1 |
| 03:00–04:30 | Hands-on Session 2 — AI for Materials | Mariia Karabin (MTSU), Wasim Mondal (MTSU) | ET 102 & Zoom 2 |
| 04:45–05:15 | Experimental Lab Tour | Richard Mu | TIGER Institute |
| 05:30 | Adjourn |
Venue & Logistics
The lecture session will be held at: Lewis R. Holland Hall, Room 110 (TSU School of Business), 1005 37th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209
Hands-on sessions will be held at: ET 102 and ET 227, College of Engineering building (Torrence Hall). The address is: 1100 39th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37209
Contact & Organizers
- Hanna Terletska (MTSU), Email: hanna.terletska@mtsu.edu
- Jack Villanova (MTSU), Email: john.villanova@mtsu.edu
- Richard Mu (TSU), Email: rmu@tnstate.edu
- Thomas Maier (ORNL), Email: maierta@ornl.gov
- Anirudha Mirmira (MTSU), Email: anirudha.mirmira@mtsu.edu
We gratefully acknowledge support from DOE.
We also thank our Partners: IONQ, Xanadu, MTSU CBAS College, TSU.