Accelerating Discovery: Alain Richardt on AI, Quantum Chemistry, and the Future of Materials Science

🎟 Live Show at UNSW – May 29Catch Georgie and Andrew McCarthy (Head of APAC at Notion) live in Sydney 👉https://bit.ly/BAI-LiveEventEpisode SummaryAlain Richardt, founder of Atomic Tessellator, combines deep expertise in chemistry, quantum mechanics, and AI to accelerate groundbreaking discoveries in material science. From childhood experiments with toxic chemistry sets to building high-powered simulation tools capable of modeling complex atomic interactions, Alain’s journey highlights the transformative potential of marrying traditional chemistry with cutting-edge AI. In this conversation, he explains how AI-driven simulations now achieve results thousands of times faster than traditional methods, shares ambitious projects like developing fusion reactor materials, and reveals the exciting future of “declarative materials” where scientists specify desired properties, and AI generates the perfect material match.Time Stamps02:21 – Alain’s Early Chemistry Adventures & Favourite Element (Molybdenum)05:12 – Mercury Experiments: Crazy Ideas & Influential Teachers08:19 – Why Alain Founded Atomic Tessellator: Fixing Broken Chemistry Tools11:38 – Force Field vs. Quantum (DFT) Simulations Explained15:25 – How Cloud Computing & AI are Revolutionising Chemistry Simulations17:53 – Promising Applications: Fusion Reactors & Plasma-Facing Materials23:08 – When AI Simulations Go Rogue: Unexpected (and Expensive) Results26:04 – Decoding AI Headlines: Schrödinger’s Cat & Quantum Computing Explained35:09 – Measuring Success as a Founder: Experimental Parity & New Material Discoveries41:39 – Hot Takes: Periodic Table Merch, Atomic Cocktails, and the Joy of Being a Rebel FounderResources🙋🏻‍♂️ Alain’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alain-richardt/🔬 Atomic Tessellator - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atomictessellator/⚛️ Interactive Periodic Table https://atomictessellator.com/ptable✨ Connect with Georgie HealyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginahealy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgina_healy/Twitter: https://x.com/georgina__healy?lang=enThe Day One NetworkIn The Blink of AI is part of Day One, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.Sign up to get your weekly insights into the up-and-coming AI startups: https://dayone.fm/newsletter Mentioned in this episode:PMB TrailerPMB Trailer

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