Ock Research Group

AI-Driven Molecular & Materials Design and Discovery

The Ock Research Group at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln develops artificial intelligence and autonomous systems to accelerate molecular and materials innovation. We focus on AI-driven design, autonomous discovery, and scalable modeling approaches to transform how new molecules and materials are created.

Highlights

Our Research

Our Research

The Ock Research Group pushes the frontier of AI-driven materials and molecular design and discovery. Our work spans catalysts, metal–organic frameworks, functional molecules, and beyond, all with the aim of advancing global sustainability.

Our core interests include:

  • Autonomous Agents for Materials and Molecular Design
  • Foundation Models for Chemical Experimental Data
  • AI-Accelerated Quantum Chemistry Simulations
Our Publications

Our Publications

Discover our latest research in AI-driven molecular and materials design, autonomous discovery, and data analysis.

Our Team

Our Team

We are a team of enthusiastic researchers pushing the frontier of AI for molecular and materials design and discovery. We cultivate an inclusive research environment and value diversity as a key driver of innovation.