Yanming Ma

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Prof. Yanming Ma, a member of Chinese Academy of Science, is a prominent figure in the field of physics and computational materials science, serving as vice president of Jilin University and the Director of the International Center for Computational Method & Software at the same institution. With a Ph.D. received from Jilin University in 2001, Prof. Ma has dedicated his career to the advancement of material sciences, focusing on the development of simulation methods for crystal structure prediction and electronic structure calculations, particularly under high-pressure conditions.

His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at esteemed institutions such as the Steacie Institute for Molecular Sciences, National Research Council, Canada, and the Laboratory of Crystallography at Zurich, ETH, showcasing his commitment to advancing his knowledge and expertise in the field. Furthermore, Prof. Ma has been a beacon for innovation, with over 340 peer-reviewed publications and more than 100 invited talks at conferences and universities worldwide, emphasizing his role as a leading figure in materials science.

His work, particularly on hydrogen-rich superconductors and the CALYPSO method for structure prediction, has led to groundbreaking discoveries and advancements. For instance, Prof. Ma's team designed several rare earth hydrides with H-cage units under high pressure, significantly contributing to the field of superconductivity. Their research on Li₂MgH₁₆, proposed as a high-temperature superconductor with a transition temperature as high as 473 K (~200 °C), has been recognized for its potential to realize room-temperature superconductivity, a long-standing goal in the field.

Prof. Ma's innovative contributions have been acknowledged worldwide. He is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the highly cited researcher from Clarivate Analytics for six consecutive years (2017-2023), the Jamieson Award for High Pressure Science and Technology (2001), and the inaugural Walter Kohn Prize for Quantum-mechanical Materials and Molecular Modeling from the International Center for Theoretical Physics (Trieste, 2016), highlighting his significant contributions to computational materials science and high-pressure physics.