ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024 30 A panel session on “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Materials” was held at the International Materials, Applications & Technologies (IMAT) 2024 conference on October 2 in Cleveland. Moderated by David Furrer, FASM, the event offered an opportunity for attendees to better understand the potential of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) and how to begin incorporating these tools into their own work. The panel provided insights into 1) current applications and benefits of AI/ML in materials and manufacturing, 2) future opportunities in this field, and 3) guidance for individuals and organizations looking to adopt these technologies. The session, sponsored by the ASM Materials Informatics Committee, began with an introduction by Furrer, who posed some questions to frame the discussion. For example, because materials data and information are everywhere, how do we know how to capture and interpret it? Can AI replace human intelligence? Furrer posited that AI/ML is an important data curation tool that can avoid the pitfalls of subjective human methods of object data collection. Yet, AI tools are also used for discovery. There needs to be a balance between the use of these tools for data curation and exploration. Each panelist provided their perspective on how AI and ML are impacting current and future materials design and manufacturing processes. Kimble (ASM): Data stores and retrieval methods at ASM International currently are fragmented with various datasets and materials documents hosted on different platforms, e.g., Alloy Center, Digital Library, WordPress, etc. The Society is working toward ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING FOR MATERIALS PANEL AT IMAT 2024 Representatives from industry, government, and academia join a panel discussion on the potential that artificial intelligence and machine learning offer to the materials science and manufacturing communities. *Member of ASM International Moderator David Furrer, FASM* Principal Fellow, Discipline Lead, Materials & Processes Engineering Pratt & Whitney Panelist Seth Kimble* Data Scientist ASM International Panelist Joshua Stuckner* Materials Informatics Scientist NASA Glenn Research Center Panelist James E. Saal* Director of External Research Programs Citrine Informatics Panelist S. Mohadeseh Taheri-Mousavi Assistant Professor, Departments of Materials Science and Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)
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