From January 5 to 12, 2025, Dr. Jelena Pešić visited the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste to attend the 22nd International Workshop on Computational Physics and Materials Science: Total Energy and Force Methods.

This renowned biennial event brings together leading researchers in the field of ab initio electronic structure methods. The 2025 edition featured in-depth discussions on emerging topics such as novel energy functionals, machine learning integration, correlated systems, electron-phonon interactions, materials discovery, and the role of quantum computing. The workshop provided a valuable opportunity for scientific exchange and insight into future directions in electronic structure research.