AI-Driven Computational Materials Science for Advanced Energy Materials Development
Paula Marielle S. Ababao
a,b
,
Ian B. Benitez
c,b
a Mathematics and Physical Sciences Department, FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines
b Innovation and Research Office FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines
c Electrical Engineering Department, FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines
2025 IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and Technology (IICAIET), (2025), pp. 227-232
Abstract: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into computational materials science (CMS) has introduced powerful approaches for accelerating the discovery and optimization of advanced energy materials. As energy demands shift toward renewable systems, the development of efficient materials for batteries, fuel cells, and electrocatalysts becomes increasingly critical. This paper systematically reviews recent AI methodologies applied within CMS, particularly those leveraging density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics (MD), and kinetic Monte Carlo (KMC) simulations. Emphasis is placed on the use of machine learning (ML) models, including supervised learning, deep learning, and hybrid strategies for property prediction, structure optimization, and inverse design. The review categorizes current applications across key energy technologies and discusses how AI is reshaping material screening and development pipelines. It concludes with an outlook on future directions, highlighting the need for standardized datasets, interpretable models, and physics-informed frameworks to improve predictive accuracy and facilitate AI adoption in practical materials research.