Michele Parrinello Award

Professor Michele Parrinello is an Italian physicist particularly well-known for his work in molecular dynamics, which is the computer simulation of physical movements of atoms and molecules. Professor Parrinello’s transformative work, including the Parrinello–Rahman method, Car–Parrinello molecular dynamics (with Roberto Car), and metadynamics, has redefined simulations across physics, chemistry, and materials science, bridging theoretical and experimental disciplines.

To honor his enduring legacy in advancing computational science, MDPI is proud to establish the Michele Parrinello Award. This biennial international award recognizes senior researchers who have made outstanding contributions to computational physical sciences, encompassing physics, chemistry, and materials science with a particular emphasis on pioneering contributions to foundational science. By commemorating Professor Parrinello’s enduring impact, the award fosters continued progress in related fields, inspiring future generations of researchers to pursue excellence at the intersection of computation and other fields.

The Michele Parrinello Award Committee is chaired by Prof. Xin-Gao Gong, a distinguished computational condensed matter physicist and an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The award’s recipient will receive a monetary prize of 50,000 EUR, a commemorative medal, and a certificate.