Resources

Curated Tools and Learning Material

Below are some of the resources that have genuinely helped me throughout my journey. I will continue adding more resources over time that I believe may also benefit others.

Python for Materials Science

A GitHub repository containing tutorials on Python utilities relevant to Materials Science, covering topics from basic concepts to advanced libraries in the field. The content is presented in the way I have learned and applied it throughout my work. Feedback and suggestions for improvement are always welcome.

github.com/adigasuhas/Python-for-Materials-Science

Python for Materials Science

Machine Learning

Below are resources for learning Machine Learning as a beginner. The first section contains foundational resources for learning ML from a general perspective, while the second builds on applications in materials science.

Foundations of Machine Learning

Stanford CS 229: Machine LearningComprehensive lecture series taught by Prof. Andrew Ng.

University of Waterloo SYDE 522: Machine IntelligenceWinter 2019 curriculum taught by Professor H.R. Tizhoosh.

Machine Learning in Materials Science

Imperial College London MATE70026: Machine Learning For MaterialsSpecialized academic course taught by Prof. Aron Walsh.

Machine Learning in Materials Science (Reference Book)Comprehensive textbook by F. Oviedo, K. T. Butler, and P. Canepa (Wiley-VCH, 2024).

Introduction to Materials InformaticsDigital interactive book by Prof. Enze Chen and Prof. Mark Asta.

Materials Informatics Lecture SeriesVideo playlist taught by Prof. Taylor Sparks.

Scientific Slide Design

The resources below are for designing high-quality figures and presentations for clearer science communication, covering the choice of colours, design elements, and slide layouts.

Make Attractive Scientific Figures in PowerPointVideo tutorial on color, typography, and element positioning by Dr. Anubhav Jain (Atom to Materials channel).

Ram Seshadri's Slide Graphics ThreadOutstanding, detailed guidelines on preparing clear, high-quality figures and graphics for presentations and publications.

Coolors Palette GeneratorA powerful, interactive utility for generating clean, harmonious color palettes and gradients.

WebAIM Color Contrast CheckerEssential tool for verifying text-to-background contrast ratios against web accessibility standards.

Making Scientific Figures with Illustrator and BlenderComprehensive tutorial series on scientific illustration and 3D modeling by Christopher Gutierrez (UCLA).

* Suggested by Dr. Arijit Sinha — I am deeply grateful for his excellent guidance.