ECCS/NSF Workshop on Quantum, Molecular and High Performance Modeling and Simulation for Devices and Systems
April 16-17, 2007
 
ECCS has identified a new thrust area in Quantum, Molecular and High Performance Modeling and Simulation for Devices and Systems (QMHP) in its core program.  The main purpose of this thrust area is to capture scientific opportunities that will result from new fundamental cross-cutting research involving three core research communities: (1) experts in modeling and simulation of electronic devices and systems; (2) high performance computing relevant to devices and systems; and (3) the quantum many-body principles relevant to devices and systems. ECCS is especially interested in learning how work in these areas could enable whole new classes of systems or devices, beyond what is already under development in existing mainstream research. The workshop will identify technical areas which will enable fundamental breakthroughs in the future.

Modeling and simulation in the electronics and optoelectronics areas, in general, have already resulted in important fundamental scientific understanding and advances in design and development of devices and systems.  With the increasing emphasis on the next generation of devices and systems at the nano, micro, and macro scales and the interdisciplinary nature of the research, it is imperative that we explore new mathematical models and simulation techniques. This workshop will provide a better understanding of unmet emerging new opportunities to improve modeling, simulation and design techniques for hybrid devices and systems.