We are thrilled to invite you to this year's FemChem Scientific Workshop! Join us on April 1st, 2025, at TUtheSky for a full day of scientific exploration, collaboration, and inspiration.

Scientists of all genders from the Faculty of Technical Chemistry are warmly welcome to participate in this one-day in-house conference. Share your current research through oral presentations or posters, and take advantage of the workshop’s exceptional networking opportunities. Engage in scientific discussions, exchange ideas, and enjoy great food and drinks throughout the day!

We are looking forward to your participation!

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Invited Speakers

This year, we are honored to feature Maria Teresa Rodó Cima, TU Wien alumna and Executive Vice President of Global Healthcare at Merck Group, as our invited speaker. With over 27 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, she leads Merck’s Global Healthcare Operations, championing sustainability and driving innovation in healthcare.

She will talk about her career path, opportunities, challenges, and valuable learning experiences as part of the Scientific Workshop.

You can check out her LinkedIn profile, opens an external URL in a new window, for more information!

 

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We are also pleased to feature Esther Heid as an invited speaker at the FemChem Scientific Workshop. She studied chemistry at the University of Vienna, completed her PhD in 2019, and conducted research abroad at the University of Maryland, Imperial College London, and MIT. Since 2022, she has been conducting research at TU Wien. Esther's work in computational chemistry and AI-driven molecular design has earned her prestigious awards, including the FWF START Award (2024) and an ERC Starting Grant. 

She will share her insights on AI in chemistry and her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field during the Scientific Workshop. 

You can find more information on her LinkedIn profile, opens an external URL in a new window.

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Finally, we are honored to feature Brigitte Karigl as an invited speaker at the FemChem Scientific Workshop. She leads the Circular Economy division at the Environment Agency Austria and has been an expert in waste management, prevention, and recycling for many years. Her work focuses on advancing sustainable material cycles, particularly in the construction sector, where resource efficiency and circular design play a crucial role. 

For more information, you can check out her LinkedIn profile, opens an external URL in a new window!

Flyer for the scientific workshop

Take the opportunity & register today!

If you would like to actively participate and present your work, please submit your abstracts, using the form on this page! We look forward to your contributions!

Contribution Details

Talk: 10' + 5' discussion

Poster:  Format A0

To recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions, prizes will be awarded for the best oral and poster presentations.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

  • Abstracts should be ½ to 1 page in length.
  • Use the provided form, which includes:
    • Title of your contribution
    • List of authors (with the presenting author underlined)
    • 3 keywords
    • Abstract

We look forward to an exciting day of science and connection with all of you!

Submission Deadline is the 15.03.2025