Innovate big, think “small”: Optimizing formulations at the molecular level with physics-powered AI
Date & Time - April 27th, 2025
Location - AOCS Annual Meeting 2025 – Portland, Oregon
In today’s rapidly evolving consumer industry, innovation is no longer optional – it’s essential. As demand shifts toward safer, healthier, and more sustainable products, scientists can’t afford to miss out on cutting-edge computational technologies to stay ahead.
Join us for this two-hour workshop at the AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo on the practical applications of molecular scale, physics-informed AI for research scientists. This workshop is designed for researchers who are developing diverse products – from foods to detergents. Learn how computational approaches can leverage even limited available experimental data to predict ingredient and formulation behaviors at the atomic scale, with the goal to optimize product stability, solubility, and performance. This approach streamlines formulation development, minimizes trial-and-error, and reveals key mechanisms behind complex behaviors – such as emulsion stability and the effects of processing conditions on ingredients.
Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how these technologies can improve decision-making, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability.
The workshop will cover:
- Overview of Schrödinger’s molecular simulation and AI/ML platform
- Case studies showcasing successful industry applications
- Demos of physics-powered AI for formulation modeling
- Q&A session
- Opportunities for hands-on work with Schrödinger’s software
Date & Time:
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Workshop from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, followed by lunch reception and networking from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM (provided to registered attendees).
Location:
The Multnomah Room at the Hyatt Regency Portland
375 NE Holladay St, Portland, OR 97232
Our Speakers
Jeffrey Sanders
Product Manager and Technical Lead for CPG, Schrödinger
Jeff Sanders received his B.S. in applied physics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and then his Ph.D. in biophysics and molecular pharmacology from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. Since joining Schrödinger in 2013, he has served several roles. Jeff is currently the product manager and technical lead for the consumer packaged goods applications group. Additionally, he is a managing board member of the Food Engineering, Expansion, and Development (FEED) Institute, and also holds a faculty position in the Food Science Department at UMass Amherst.
Katie Dahlquist
Senior Scientist, Schrödinger
Katie Dahlquist received her B.S. in chemistry from Indiana University and then her Ph.D. in chemistry from University of Iowa. Katie is a Senior Scientist leading the materials science education efforts at Schrödinger. Since joining the company in 2022, she has played a role in developing and delivering our molecular modeling for materials science online certification courses, contributing to our collection of over 90 materials science tutorials, and leading workshops and customer training sessions.
Venue Information
The workshop will be hosted at the Multnomah Room, Hyatt Regency Portland, located at 375 NE Holladay St, Portland, OR 97232. Please refer to the map above for directions.