School of Mechanical Engineering, Chonnam National University

Founded in March 2024 under Professor JinHyeok Cha, Cha’s Lab for the Virtual Molecular Design specializes in atomic-level virtual molecular design to drive carbon neutrality and next-generation electrification (e.g., fuel cells and batteries). By combining computational chemistry (quantum and molecular simulations) with AI-based Neural Network Potentials, the lab investigates the chemical behavior of key materials and precisely simulates mid-scale molecular reactions. Leveraging rapidly advancing AI and computing power, the team accelerates high-performance, stable, and eco-friendly materials research, ultimately contributing to carbon neutrality and next-generation electrification.