This summer we have initiated and guided several student projects at DTU - Technical University of Denmark and Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen with the master thesis and project titles: "Modular Robotic Lab Automation System for Sample Handling and Processing" by Alan Mansour and Nima Jalili "Cloud Resource Cost Optimisation for Machine Learning Model Training using Kubeflow in Kubernetes Clusters" by Mathias Kristensen "Quantum Computing on Periodic Plane-wave Electronic Structure Calculations" by YIZHI LIU Congratulations to all of you and we wish you all the best! The door is always open at MQS for kickstarting new projects to push the needle in quantum chemistry, quantum computing, lab automation and high performance computing for quantum chemistry / AI / LLM / machine learning models. At MQS we focus on computational intensive models within pharma, life science and chemistry; highly optimized on hybrid and energy-efficient CPU-GPU-QPU infrastructure.
How can robotics help us reimagine pharmaceutical processes for a smarter future? I’m proud to announce the completion of my Master’s degree in Autonomous systems at DTU - Technical University of Denmark, where Alan Mansour and i explored this very question through our thesis: "Modular Robotic Lab Automation System for Sample Handling and Processing". Our project centered on automating processes of drug formulation, utilizing a range of laboratory devices, including legacy equipment. Drawing inspiration from the SiLa 2 standard, we created the Modular Robotic Lab Automation System (MRLAS). This system is designed to make device integration and control more seamless by adopting a modular, service-based approach, significantly improving flexibility and operational efficiency in lab environments. We also focused on enhancing system management to increase throughput. Additionally, we utilized both computer vision and ROS2 to enhance system reliability and safety, ensuring secure human-robot collaboration. The journey of completing our master’s thesis has been nothing short of extraordinary, providing me with invaluable insights into cutting-edge robotics technology and the intricacies of pharmaceutical processes and their automation. Achieving the highest grade for this work would not have been possible without the exceptional guidance of Lazaros Nalpantidis, Professor of Autonomous Systems at DTU, and Mark Nicholas Jones, CEO of Molecular Quantum Solutions (MQS). Their mentorship and expertise have been instrumental in shaping our research and success for this thesis. I am excited to see where the future takes me in the world of robotics, and I aspire to make a meaningful impact in this dynamic field.