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Episode Summary

Alain Richardt, founder of Atomic Tessellator, combines deep expertise in chemistry, quantum mechanics, and AI to accelerate groundbreaking discoveries in material science. From childhood experiments with toxic chemistry sets to building high-powered simulation tools capable of modeling complex atomic interactions, Alain’s journey highlights the transformative potential of marrying traditional chemistry with cutting-edge AI. In this conversation, he explains how AI-driven simulations now achieve results thousands of times faster than traditional methods, shares ambitious projects like developing fusion reactor materials, and reveals the exciting future of “declarative materials” where scientists specify desired properties, and AI generates the perfect material match.

Time Stamps

02:21 – Alain’s Early Chemistry Adventures & Favourite Element (Molybdenum)

05:12 – Mercury Experiments: Crazy Ideas & Influential Teachers

08:19 – Why Alain Founded Atomic Tessellator: Fixing Broken Chemistry Tools

11:38 – Force Field vs. Quantum (DFT) Simulations Explained

15:25 – How Cloud Computing & AI are Revolutionising Chemistry Simulations

17:53 – Promising Applications: Fusion Reactors & Plasma-Facing Materials

23:08 – When AI Simulations Go Rogue: Unexpected (and Expensive) Results

26:04 – Decoding AI Headlines: Schrödinger’s Cat & Quantum Computing Explained

35:09 – Measuring Success as a Founder: Experimental Parity & New Material Discoveries

41:39 – Hot Takes: Periodic Table Merch, Atomic Cocktails, and the Joy of Being a Rebel Founder

Resources

🙋🏻‍♂️ Alain’s Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alain-richardt/

🔬 Atomic Tessellator - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atomictessellator/

⚛️ Interactive Periodic Table https://atomictessellator.com/ptable

✨ Connect with Georgie Healy

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginahealy/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgina_healy/

Twitter: https://x.com/georgina__healy?lang=en

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