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Lecture Series "Focus Materialchemie"

In the summer semester 2024, the seminar will again take place in the Lehar 01 seminar room, unless otherwise stated, and will be broadcast on ZOOM.

As part of the seminar, students have the opportunity to present their final thesis, and invited guests provide an insight into their research.

You can find the preliminary program here,, opens a file in a new window it will be updated continually. (Last updated: 10.04.2024)

For questions and the submission of abstracts, please contact johannes.zeininger@tuwien.ac.at. Please use the abstract template, opens a file in a new window.

Seminar room address:

Seminar Room Lehar 01
Getreidemarkt 9/BC01
1060 Vienna

ZOOM-ID: 983 0066 2349
https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/98300662349, opens an external URL in a new window (waiting room)

Program WS23, opens a file in a new window (09.11.23)

If you have any questions, please contact johannes.zeininger@tuwien.ac.at

Summer semester 2024

Wednesday, 06. March 2024

Design and synthesis robust catalysts: A study trip from nanoparticulate catalyst to single atom alloy, Junjie Shi, Institute of Materials Chemistry, Marie-Curie-Fellow, Rupprechter Group.

Abstract Shi, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 20. March 2024

Computational modelling of bimetallic nanoparticles, Konstantin Neyman, ICREA & Universitat de Barcelona, invited by Günther Rupprechter, hosted by MECS Cluster of Excellence.

Abstract Neyman, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 10. April 2024

Fundamental studies of surface chemistry, structure, and catalytic activity of Fe-based spinel nanoparticles, Michael Pittenauer, Institute of Materials Chemistry, supervised by Karin Föttinger.

Abstract Pittenauer, opens a file in a new window

Kinetics and mechanistics studies of glycerol hydrogenolysis over bifunctional catalysts, Francesco Valentini, Institute of Materials Chemistry, supervised by Karin Föttinger.

Abstract Valentini, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 17. April 2024

How to prepare a good talk, Konstantin Neyman, ICREA & Universitat de Barcelona, invited by Günther Rupprechter.

Abstract Neyman, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 24. April 2024

Exploring Phosphine Ligation States through QM/MM Simulations with Equivariant Graph Neural Networks, Eva Doloszeski, Institute of Materials Chemistry/ ETHZ, supervised by Georg Madsen.

Abstract Doloszeski, opens a file in a new window

Development of oxide semiconductor junctions using high-thoughput and machine-learning approaches, Maximilian Wolf, Institute of Materials Chemistry/ AIT, supervised by Georg Madsen.

Abstract Wolf, opens a file in a new window

Thursday, 25. April 2024 - Vortmann HS

Multimodal and multiscale analysis of complex biomaterials: optimization and constraints of infrared nanospectroscopy measurements, Margaux Petay, FMR Lab, Institute de Chimie Physique CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay, hosted by Seminar "Moderne Analytische Chemie".

Abstract Petay, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 8. May 2024

Metal-organic hybrid photocatalysts for energy and environmental applications, Stephen Myakala, Institute of Materials Chemistry, supervised by Alexey Cherevan.

Abstract Myakala, opens a file in a new window

Formic acid photoelectroreforming on bismuth vanadate based catalysts, Stefan Pfaffel, Institute of Materials Chemistry, supervised by Doğukan Apaydin.

Abstract Pfaffel, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 22. May 2024

Modeling Interstellar Chemical Factories in the Laboratory: Insights into the Interstellar Formation of H2 and Interstellar Complex Organic Molecules, György Taczay, Eötvös University, Budapest, invited by Hinrich Grothe.

Abstract Taczay, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 05. June 2024

Layered perovskite oxides and perovskite oxynitrides: Interconversion, photocatalysis and stability, Ulrich Aschauer, Paris Lodron University Salzburg, invited by Aleix Comas Vives.

Abstract Aschauer, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 19. June 2024

What causes superconductivity in materials? Jorge E. Hirsch, Department of Physics, University of California, invited by Peter Blaha.

Abstract Hirsch, opens a file in a new window

Monday, 24. June 2024 - BA 01 56A

Multifunctional nanopores and 2D material surfaces for single-molecule studies, Sabina Caneva, Delft University of Technology, invited by Bernhard Bayer-Skoff.

Abstract Caneva, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 26. June 2024

Gold Nanoclusters as Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysts for Selective Hydrogenation, Rares Banu, Institut für Materialchemie, betreut von Noelia Barrabés.

Abstract Banu, opens a file in a new window

Ligand and support effect on supported Au nanoclusters in selective hydrogenation of alkynes, Lisa Lenz, Institut für Materialchemie, betreut von Noelia Barrabés.

Abstract Lenz, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 03. July 2024

Ligand-Based Strategies for Enhanced Pore Size and Functional Properties of Metal-Organic Frameworks, Elif Kahraman, Institut für Materialchemie, supervised by Dominik Eder.

Free Energy Based Quantum Chemical Microsolvation in Arbitrary Solvents, Lukas Magenheim, supervised by Maren Podewitz.

Abstract Magenheim, opens a file in a new window

Friday, 05. July 2024

Synthetic Control of Compositional Complexity in Reticular Frameworks, Carlos Martí-Gastaldo, Universidad de Valencia, invited by Dominik Eder.

Abstract Martí-Gastaldo, opens a file in a new window

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