A2SD-2025

1st Advancing Autonomous Scientific Discovery Workshop

At the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and scientific discovery lies a transformative frontier. The A2SD-2025 Workshop convenes leading minds from domain sciences, computing, and AI to pioneer the next generation of autonomous laboratories. As experimental facilities generate data at unprecedented scales and complexity, we face both extraordinary opportunities and critical challenges. Our collaborative effort addresses four pillars: hybrid AI systems grounded in scientific principles, universal interfaces for seamless equipment integration, real-time experimental decision-making capabilities, and robust ethical frameworks. By bridging human scientific intuition with autonomous systems, we aim to establish a global community that transcends institutional boundaries and democratizes access to cutting-edge research capabilities. Join us in shaping a future where autonomous science accelerates discovery while preserving the creative essence of human inquiry.

  Invited Speakers

Milad Abolhasani

North Carolina State University

Rosa M. Badia

Barcelona Supercomputing Center

Ewa Deelman

University of Southern California

Rob Moore

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

John Shalf

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Michela Taufer

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Program

Time Event
9:00 CET Welcome and Introductions
Invited Talks
9:00-9:20 CET Data-Rich Autonomous Labs for Accelerated Materials and Molecular Discovery
Milad Abolhasani, NCSU
9:20-9:40 CET COMPSs: Task-based Approach to Autonomous Laboratories
Rosa M. Badia, BSC
09:40-10:00 CET Scientific Labs of the Future: Creating an Ecosystem for Multi-Domain Science
Rob Moore, ORNL
10:00-10:20 CET Maximizing Returns on Investment of the National Science Data Fabric: Driving Practical Impact and Sustainable Innovation
Michela Taufer, UTK
10:20-10:40 CET Self-Driving Laboratories and the Future of Autonomous Science
John Shalf, LBNL
10:40-11:00 CET The Role of Computational Workflows in Experimental Workflows
Ewa Deelman, USC
11:00-11:30 CET Break
11:30-12:00 CET Panel with the Presenters
12:00-13:00 CET Open Discussions (drafting report)


Hamburg, Germany


Date: June 13, 2025
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Room: Hall X9 - 1st floor

ISC 2025 Schedule


Organizers

Rafael Ferreira da Silva (ORNL)

Michela Taufer (UTK)

Benjamin Mintz (ORNL)