Lai Wei
Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Cybersecurity
University of North Georgia, Dahlonega
About Me
I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at the University of North Georgia, where I joined in August 2026. My research focuses on machine learning and deep generative models for crystal structure prediction and materials design, combining artificial intelligence with computational materials science to advance methods for materials discovery.
I completed my Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of South Carolina, where I specialized in developing machine learning and deep learning techniques for crystal structure prediction and generative materials design.
Research Interests
Crystal Structure Prediction
Materials Informatics
Materials Property Prediction
Deep Learning
Generative Materials Design
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing
High-Performance Computing
News & Updates
2026:
Our paper "Crystal Structure Prediction of Inorganic Materials: a Benchmark and Modern Evaluation" has been accepted for publication in Advanced Intelligent Discovery.
2026:
Joined the University of North Georgia as Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity.
2026:
Completed Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of South Carolina.
2025:
Three manuscripts under review at top-tier journals (Advanced Science, Computational Materials Science, npj Computational Materials)
2024:
Published first-author papers in Advanced Science, Computational Materials Science, Journal of Cheminformatics and Inorganic Chemistry.