Lab Initio
The First Principles AI Engine for Chemical Discovery
Welcome to Lab Initio, where we pioneer AI-Driven Quantum Chemical Technologies. We bridge the gap between theoretical prediction and real-world application by integrating state-of-the-art computational simulations with high-throughput robotic experimentation. Our unique platform uses powerful GPU-based computing and state-of-the-art graph neural networks for rapid molecular dynamics, followed by high-level DFT and ab initio calculations. This allows us to generate the world's most sophisticated and accurate chemical databases, providing the benchmark accuracy needed for cutting-edge AI models. We connect these powerful simulations directly to an ARC-funded self-driving automated molecular and materials synthesis and formulation Platform, creating an unprecedented feedback loop that dramatically accelerates the discovery and optimization of chemical processes.
Microsoft Research AI4Science Collaboration
- MSR Blog: Read Post
- C&EN Story: Read Story
- UNE Note: Read Note
- MSR-ACC/TAE25 Database: ArXiv Paper
- Skala Deep-Learning DFT: ArXiv Paper
Clean Water Solutions in Regional Australia
- UNE Media Release: Read Story
- UNSW Media Release: Read Story
- PNAS paper: PNAS Paper