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Working Groups

The EuMINe Working Groups focus on key areas in materials informatics.

WG 1

Shared Policies, Datasets, and Standardization

From the analysis of recent and current work in the application of datadriven technologies to materials development, a common knowledge basis will be built, integrating the different backgrounds of participants.

From this basis, shared and standardised policies for the acquisition of data for the development and engineering of materials will be defined, harmonizing existing resources and approaches, through collaboration within the network.

  • Task 1.1 – Definition of quantitative indicators to assess the added value of the network and the progress of the action in addressing the achievement of planned goals and the potential of MI applications based on case studies, R&D challenges and open questions.
  • Task 1.2 – Analysis of state-of-the-art and emerging approaches at the international level in MI and data-driven research on materials.
  • Task 1.3 – Identification and definition of protocols for the acquisition of standardised datasets, starting from European standards and materials ontologies. Define strategies for the implementation of approaches for the standardisation of MI methods and materials datasets. Definition of dataset acquisition workflows and formats. Identification of data repositories and access procedures. Generation of standardised datasets for selected use-cases. Guidelines for the acquisition of standardised datasets.
  • Task 1.4 – Share knowledge about MI technologies and methods in materials science and on the application of MI to materials discovery, development and engineering.
    Example target applications include:
    i) molecular materials and drug discovery;
    ii) advanced functional materials;
    iii) development and processing of metals, alloys and polymers;
    iv) applications of materials (devices, biomaterials, energy production and storage.).
  • Task 1.5 – Identification and definition of shared best practices and protocols for the adoption of MI technologies and approaches for materials development in Europe. Guidelines for method standardisation. Identification of optimised and user-oriented common practices for the implementation of MI technologies on large-scale infrastructures.

WG 2

Cooperative Development of Materials Informatics Approaches
The manifold of technical approaches in the application of MI will be unified considering the peculiarity of the domain of application. New MI approaches will be developed and tested on relevant use cases.The manifold of technical approaches in the application of MI will be unified considering the peculiarity of the domain of application. New MI approaches will be developed and tested on relevant use cases.
  • Task 2.1 – Analysis of the current algorithms, workflows and platforms used in the development, implementation and deployment of MI and ML/DL technologies for applied sciences and applications in different contexts (engineering, chemistry, physics, nanosciences, life sciences, etc.) and targeting in particular the development of materials for sustainable applications (secondary raw materials for Industry 4.0, low-waste manufacturing, waste sorting, recycling, etc.).
  • Task 2.2 – Integration of MI technologies with current (computational and experimental) approaches for the development and characterisation of materials. Definition of materials descriptors.
  • Task 2.3 – Analysis and definition of current barriers for the integration of data-driven approaches across different materials R&D domains through the multidisciplinary effort of the network.
  • Task 2.4 – Development of novel and improved methods and paradigms for MI by promoting collaborative efforts within the networks.
  • Task 2.5 – Application of MI methods to testbeds and relevant use cases of scientific and industrial interest defined by a common interest of involved institutions, also cooperating with WG4.

WG 3

Training and Capacity Building

Networking and integration efforts of EuMINe will include training activities. Training will involve ECIs, contributing to the creation of a new network of next-generation researchers across different disciplines and enhancing their career perspectives. Senior staff, researchers, end users, will also be involved in training, extending the knowledge generated by EuMINe to a wide set of participants. Training will mainly be implemented by i) training schools; ii) seminars and lectures; iii) STSMs (see Gantt diagram). 

  • Task 3.1 – Definition of indicators to assess the effectiveness of training tools (content, multidisciplinarity, access, participation target, etc.) and definition of a shared set of objectives and targets of training activities, in terms of core, scientific and transversal skills (data-science for materials R&D, materials data infrastructures, ML and AI tools, communication and engagement, etc.), needed to address the objectives of EuMINe.
  • Task 3.2 – Realisation of a shared repository of training materials hosted on the dedicated EuMINe cloud space, integrating the knowledge from all institutions.
  • Task 3.3 – Assessment of the impact of EuMINe training activities (training schools, lectures, STSMs) in terms of knowledge gained, exchanges and overall participation.

WG 4

Connection of R&D Activities with End Users and Stakeholders

A platform for the integration between the developments in S&T provided by the EuMINe network and the needs of end users and stakeholders will be provided.

  • Task 4.1 – Definition of the means for the transfer of knowledge and technologies from researchoriented institutions to end-users (requirements of academic/industrial collaborative scenarios, networking events), realising an initial channel for engagement.
  • Task 4.2 – Identification of institutions (European and local agencies, academic partners, SMEs, large industries, etc.) to be potentially involved and engaged in the EuMINe network through the active role of participants.
  • Task 4.3 – Generation and promotion of pathways for sharing information across the network of stakeholders.
  • Task 4.4 – Definition of application use-cases and academic/industrial pilots in the context of MI technologies and evaluation of the feedback from stakeholders, involving ECIs for the development of entrepreneurial skills.

WG 5

Dissemination and communication

The knowledge generated by EuMINe will be disseminated at the international level, as described in Section 3, and communication activities will be promoted, by undertaking specific actions with respect to different target groups. 

  • Task 5.1 – Development and maintenance of communication tools of EuMINe
  • Task 5.2 – Coordination of dissemination activities, promoting the harmonisation of policies for the dissemination of results across the network.
  • Task 5.3 – Monitoring the overall communication and dissemination output (publications, participation in meetings, social media interactions, etc.) within the network.