Workshop zum Thema „Molecular modeling in soil science – achievements and perspectives”

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Ich darf Euch die Einladung zu einem Workshop zum Thema „Molecular modeling in soil science – achievements and perspectives” übermitteln, bei dem die ÖBG als Mitveranstalter fungiert:

Invitation to the CECAM flagship workshop “Molecular modeling in soil science – achievements and perspectives”

Download: https://www.oebg.org/media/molecular-modeling-in-soil-science--achievements-and-perspectives.pdf

BOKU University Vienna, Austria, Institute of Soil Research and Institute of Molecular Modeling and Simulation

September 24, 2025 - September 26, 2025

The major role of soils in ecosystem functions is undeniable at very different spatial and temporal scales (local and global) from microscopic to macroscopic phenomena. In view of the great demand for information regarding best practices for soil use and management, as well as remediation, new methods traditionally used in other areas have come into play to provide a better understanding of important soil processes and functions. With the arrival of powerful and more efficient computers, molecular modeling has become an important tool, offering insights into scales unattainable experimentally, being able to simulate complex molecular systems. The application of such methods in soil science has proven success to understand the interactions within soil at microscopic level, key to determine the fate of pollutants. Following up the symposia organized in 2005 and 2009 in Vienna, this symposium represents an opportunity to bring together scientists of high prestige in different areas of molecular modeling applied to soil science to discuss the state-of-the-art, promote meaningful discussions and contrast in-depth points of view to determine future perspectives and challenges regarding molecular modeling applied to soil science.

The symposium is planned as a high level event without participation fee and is restricted to 40 participants on a first come first serve basis. High level keynote speakers have already agreed to contribute. A special issue of “Minerals” is planned based on selected contributions. The registration deadline is July 18th 2025. A preliminary program is attached.

Further information and registration is available under: https://www.cecam.org/workshop-details/international-symposium-2025-molecular-modeling-in-soil-science-achievements-and-perspectives-1393

Herzliche Grüße
Andreas Baumgarten
Präsident ÖBG