2026 Annual Spring Meeting of the Polymer Society of Korea
Date & Time - April 8th-10th, 2026
Location - Daejeon, Korea
Schrödinger is excited to be participating in the 2026 Annual Spring Meeting of the Polymer Society of Korea conference taking place on April 8th – 10th in Daejeon, Korea. Join us for a presentation by Shaun Kwak, Senior Director of Materials Science Applications Science at Schrödinger, titled “Digital chemistry calling for a paradigm shift in polymer materials innovation.” Stop by booth #33 to speak with Schrödinger scientists.
APR 9 | 16:45 Digital chemistry calling for a paradigm shift in polymer materials innovation
Speaker:
Shaun Kwak, Senior Director of Materials Science Applications Science, Schrödinger
Abstract:
Recent advances in molecular simulation and machine learning technologies are fundamentally reshaping the framework of the discovery and optimization of polymeric materials, quickly replacing the traditional concept of iterative experimentation guided by chemical intuition. Here, we showcase an advanced digital platform technology that combines physics-based molecular simulations with machine learning algorithms to develop novel polymer materials, effectively navigating the vast macromolecular design spaces.
Case studies will include, but are not limited to, designing copolymers for semiconductor packaging, optimizing thermochemistry of acrylate-based coating, and assessment of thermal oxidation in thermoset resins. The work demonstrates a major shift of paradigm in the usage of information technology in materials research with broad implications in product lifecycle management, positioning digital chemistry as a cornerstone of the next-generation polymer industry.