The Polymer Research Center at the University of Basrah held a workshop on theoretical simulation and its applications in measuring material properties. The workshop was delivered by Dr. Dalal Karad Dhabih. The workshop aimed to highlight that theoretical simulation is a powerful tool used to predict and analyze material properties at various scales, from the atomic to the macroscopic level. Techniques such as density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics (MD), and the finite element method (FEM) enable scientists to study the structural, mechanical, electronic, and thermal behaviors of materials without relying solely on experiments. These methods provide deep insights into how materials respond to various conditions, enabling the design of new materials with desired properties. By combining theory and computation, simulation helps reduce experimental costs, improve accuracy, and accelerate the pace of innovation in materials science and engineering.
