About TYC
The Thomas Young Centre (TYC) is a dynamic and interdisciplinary alliance of London researchers operating at the forefront of science to address the challenges of society and industry through the theory and simulation of materials and molecules, or materials and molecular modelling.
We provide a framework through which we support current and future generations of researchers, fostering collaborations within our membership, with theoreticians and experimentalists outside of London, and with industry and government.
The TYC is made up of around 100 research groups from four London Colleges: Imperial College London, King’s College London, QMUL (Queen Mary University London) and UCL (University College London). The academic departments involved include Physics, Materials, Chemistry, Earth sciences, Biology, and several branches of engineering.
Upcoming Events
3rd TYC Early Career Award Symposium 2026
25 June 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pmThe TYC Early Career Prize, will be awarded to an early career researcher in recognition of their original published research in the theory and/or simulation of materials or (bio)molecules.
TYC Industry: How to establish effective collaborations with industrial partners?
9 July 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmDr. Solveig Aamlid, Ecole Polytechnique, Paris
MMM Hub Software Spotlight: Gromacs
12 August 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmVenkat Kapil from UCL and Ilyes Batatiya from the University of Cambridge will give an overview of ML force fields - their generation, use and software which can enable this (including its use on HPC/Young).
MMM Hub Software Spotlight: Janus ML
26 August 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmVenkat Kapil from UCL and Ilyes Batatiya from the University of Cambridge will give an overview of ML force fields - their generation, use and software which can enable this (including its use on HPC/Young).
TYC Masterclass: TDDFT: from basic theorems to ultra-fast spin dynamics and electronic waterwheels
8 October 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmProf Dr. Eberhard Groß, Fritz Haber Center for Molecular Dynamics Venue and timings tbc.
Research highlights
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Here at the Thomas Young Centre, we strive for equality and diversity in all that we do, while remaining aware of the challenges posed in equalising the recognised representation-imbalance of minority groups throughout the scientific community.
Opportunities
Links to opportunities including TYC jobs, PhD positions, JRF and sabbatical visits



