Symposia
Organic synthesis allows access to highly complex compounds with significant applications in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, and materials science. The development of new methods that facilitate the preparation of these molecules is at the forefront of research and continues to evolve at a remarkable march, opening up conceptually innovative synthetic possibilities. This symposium aims to serve as a forum for discussing current trends in synthetic methodology, focused on the preparation of organic molecules with specific functionality and structure
Coordinators:
Javier Adrio Sevilla
Univ. Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)
Jose Alemán Lara
Univ. Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)
Speakers:
Tatiana Besset
INSA Rouen Normandie, Univ Rouen Normandie, CNRS, Normandie Univ, COBRA
Viktoria Däschlein-Gessner
Inorganic Chemistry II, Ruhr-University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44801 Bochum, Germany
Rebecca Goss
School of Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences Research Complex, University of St Andrews
Martin Oestreich
Technische Universität Berlin – Institute of Chemistry.
Timothy Noel
University of Amsterdam, Van ’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS)
Ryan Gilmour
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster Institute for Organic Chemistry
Univ. Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)
Univ. Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)
INSA Rouen Normandie, Univ Rouen Normandie, CNRS, Normandie Univ, COBRA
Inorganic Chemistry II, Ruhr-University Bochum, Universitätsstraße 150, 44801 Bochum, Germany
School of Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences Research Complex, University of St Andrews
Technische Universität Berlin – Institute of Chemistry.
University of Amsterdam, Van ’t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS)
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster Institute for Organic Chemistry
Organometallic Chemistry is one of the pillars of many catalytic chemical processes. Since catalysis is one of the twelve principles of Green Chemistry, fomenting the dyad organometallic chemistry – sustainability is a must to improve catalytic systems toward a circular economy.
This symposium focuses on the importance of this dyad. It will show the research in this area in national and international laboratories, favoring contributions from young investigators. The program consists of 6 invited lectures, 18 oral presentations, 18 flash-poster presentations, and a poster session. The oral contributions will be selected among the solicitants, with preference given to young researchers.
Coordinators:
Pedro J. Pérez Romero
Universidad de Huelva
Zoraida Freixa Fernández
Universidad del País Vasco
Speakers:
Karen Goldberg
University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, US)
Matthias Beller
Leibniz-Institut für Katalyse (Germany)
Nathalie Fey
University of Bristol (UK)
Rebecca Melen
University of Cardiff (UK)
Martin Albrecht
University of Bern (Switzerland)
Christophe Coperet
ETH Zurich (Switzerland)
Universidad de Huelva
Universidad del País Vasco
University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, US)
Leibniz-Institut für Katalyse (Germany)
University of Bristol (UK)
University of Cardiff (UK)
University of Bern (Switzerland)
ETH Zurich (Switzerland)
Coordinadores:
Antoni Planas
Institut Químic de Sarria, Univ. Ramon Llull (IQS-URL)
Ignacio Alfonso Rodríguez
Institut de Química Avançada de Catalunya, CSIC (IQAC-CSIC)
Conferenciantes:
Rob Field
University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
Elisa Fadda
University of Southampton, UK
Tuo Wang
Michigan State University, USA
Koichi Kato
National Institutes of Natural Sciences, Okazaki, Japan
Anthony Davis
University of Bristol, UK
Lara Mahal
University of Alberta, CA
Institut Químic de Sarria, Univ. Ramon Llull (IQS-URL)
Institut de Química Avançada de Catalunya, CSIC (IQAC-CSIC)
University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
University of Southampton, UK
Michigan State University, USA
National Institutes of Natural Sciences, Okazaki, Japan
University of Bristol, UK
University of Alberta, CA
The Computational Chemical Dynamics symposium will provide an outstanding platform to highlight the crucial role of dynamic processes in attaining a comprehensive understanding of chemical processes, irrespective of their timescales. The scheduled sessions will explore cutting-edge computational methods, encompassing quantum and molecular dynamics, machine-learned potentials, and hybrid approaches, revealing the temporal intricacies of chemical, biological, and materials phenomena. From ultrafast photochemistry to sub-second molecular recognition and enzyme catalysis, the synergies between time-resolved experiments and computer predictions will be underscored.
Coordinadores:
Gonzalo Jiménez Osés
CIC bioGUNE bioGUgjoses@cicbiogune.es
Inés Corral Pérez
Univ Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)
Speakers:
Peter Coveney
University College London (UCL), London, United Kingdom
Modesto Orozco
Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB), Barcelona, España
Mario Barbatti
Aix Marseille Université, CNRS, ICR, Marseille, France
Alessandra Magistrato
Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA), Trieste, Italy
Maite Alducin
Materials Physics Center, CFM-CSIC, San Sebastián, España
CIC bioGUNE bioGUgjoses@cicbiogune.es
Univ Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)
University College London (UCL), London, United Kingdom
Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB), Barcelona, España
Aix Marseille Université, CNRS, ICR, Marseille, France
Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA), Trieste, Italy
Materials Physics Center, CFM-CSIC, San Sebastián, España
Coordinadores:
Víctor A. de la Peña O’Shea
IMDEA Energía
José Solla Gullón
Universidad de Alicante
IMDEA Energía
Universidad de Alicante
Coordinadores:
Susan Campuzano
Univ. Complutense de Madrid
Alberto Escarpa
Univ. de Alcalá
Univ. Complutense de Madrid
Univ. de Alcalá
Coordinadores:
Núria Aliaga Alcalde.
Instº de C. de Materiales de Barcelona (CSIC) – ICREA
Eliseo Ruiz Sabín.
Universitat de Barcelona
Speakers:
Aaron Walsh
Imperial College
Ester Vázquez
Universidad de Castilla la Mancha
Rodolphe Clérac
Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal, Bourdeaux
Diego Peña
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Kasper Moth-Paulsen
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Alicia Forment Aliaga
Univerasitat de València
Instº de C. de Materiales de Barcelona (CSIC) – ICREA
Universitat de Barcelona
Imperial College
Universidad de Castilla la Mancha
Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal, Bourdeaux
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Univerasitat de València
Green chemistry has emerged as a new discipline in the field of chemistry, aiming to consider all the inherent properties of molecules, from their design stage until the end of their useful life cycle. Such an approach can minimize or even eliminate the use and generation of toxic and hazardous substances in the chemical industry, promoting practices that are safer for the environment and human health. The twelve Principles of Green Chemistry, stated by Paul T. Anastas and John C. Warner in 1998, have been established as principal guidelines to achieve chemical processes that are clean, safe, sustainable and having the least possible impact on our ecosystems. These guidelines are essential to address the environmental challenges of our time and the future, promoting sustainability through new scientific-technological developments that are more equitable and respectful towards the environment and thus improve the quality of life.
The Green Chemistry Division (GEQV) of the RSEQ was created in January 2024 with the aim to promote and disseminate the scientific developments of this discipline in all areas of our society. The Green Chemistry Symposium is the first formal event to present it to the society. Reinforced by the presentations of Paul T. Anastas, John Warner, and Katalin Barta (President of the Green Chemistry Division of EuChemS), this symposium aims to present the most significant scientific developments of Spanish research groups in the field of green chemistry, promoting their interaction and synergies.
Coordinadores:
Pedro Lozano Rodríguez
Fac. de Química – Univ. de Murcia
Arjan W. Kleij
Inst. Català d´Investigació Química (ICIQ). Tarragona
Speakers
Paul T Anastas
Yale University
John Warner
The Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry, USA
Katalin Barta
President of the Green Chemistry Division of EuChemS. University of Gratz, Austria
Fac. de Química – Univ. de Murcia
Inst. Català d´Investigació Química (ICIQ). Tarragona
Yale University
The Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry, USA
President of the Green Chemistry Division of EuChemS. University of Gratz, Austria
Supramolecular Chemistry is an interdisciplinary scientific field that bridges the physical chemistry of non-covalent interactions with the rational design of advanced materials equipped with sophisticated biomimetic functions. These include efficient catalysis, responsiveness to external stimuli, reversibility, self-healing properties, and adaptability, among other key features. This discipline not only deepens our understanding of the mechanisms underlying molecular interactions but also inspires the development of functional systems with innovative applications across diverse fields.
This symposium aims to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive view of Supramolecular Chemistry, focusing on recent developments in functional supramolecular materials. Additionally, it will emphasize how this discipline intersects with Biology to explore new frontiers, such as designing biomimetic systems that mimic natural biological processes and creating tools for biomedical applications. This event represents a unique opportunity to reflect on the advances and future challenges at the interface of Supramolecular Chemistry, functional materials, and life sciences.
Coordinators:
Antonio Frontera Beccaria
Univ. de les Illes Balears
Beatriu Escuder Gil
Universitat Jaume I
Speakers:
Frank Würthner
Institut für Organische Chemie, Universität Würzburg
Laura Rodríguez Raurell
Universitat de Barcelona
Thomas M. Hermans
IMDEA Nanoscience
Roxane E. Kieltyka
Universiteit Leiden
Univ. de les Illes Balears
Universitat Jaume I
Institut für Organische Chemie, Universität Würzburg
Universitat de Barcelona
IMDEA Nanoscience
Universiteit Leiden
This Symposium will serve as a forum for knowledge exchange and discussion with the aims to: (i) contribute to the development of scientific culture (especially in the field of the history of chemistry); (ii) share experiences and ideas from educators at various educational stages regarding the teaching of chemistry (educational methods, new legislation, STEM/STEAM competencies, learning situations, etc.); (iii) promote the dissemination of science in general and chemistry in particular. The research areas this symposium seeks to cover include: the didactics of experimental sciences, the history and philosophy of science, and scientific communication and outreach. Additionally, it is framed within the context of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
Coordinadores:
Inés Pellón González
Escuela de Ingeniería de Bilbao, UPV/EHU
Gabriel Pinto Cañón
ETSI Industriales, Univ. Politéc de Madrid, UPM
Speakers:
Nazario Martín León
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Pascual Román Polo
Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU)
Jesús María Arsuaga Ferreras
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Escuela de Ingeniería de Bilbao, UPV/EHU
ETSI Industriales, Univ. Politéc de Madrid, UPM
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU)
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Coordinadores:
Maite Maguregui Hernando
Dptº de Química Analítica Universidad del País Vasco
Scott G. Mitchell
Instº de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA)
Dptº de Química Analítica Universidad del País Vasco
Instº de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA)
Coordinadores:
Ana M. Geer Ramos
Instº de Síntesis Química y Catálisis Homogénea Univ. Zaragoza (CSIC)
Felipe Gándara Barragán
Instº de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (CSIC)
Instº de Síntesis Química y Catálisis Homogénea Univ. Zaragoza (CSIC)
Instº de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (CSIC)
The S13 symposium (New Technologies for the Challenges of the Chemical Industry) will showcase the most important and recent advances in multidisciplinary research within Chemical Engineering interests. In particular, those relevant to the Chemical Industry and the European Green Deal. The topics that will be approached in the three different sessions include green technologies for the synthesis of chemicals and fuels, CO2 valorization, sustainable H2 production, integration of renewable energy in chemical processes, recycling of waste, process intensification and use of novel materials for the energy production and storage.
The symposium will also provide a unique opportunity for an open discussion on the perspectives and needs of chemical technology R&D and a potential roadmap for energy management. To this end, the symposium is pleased to host international and national experts, who hold strategic positions in relevant chemical industries or have high scientific responsibility at national and European level, are active in cutting-edge research areas of Chemical Engineering and have experience in the knowledge transfer between academia and industry.
Coordinadores:
Martin Olazar Aurrecoechea
Univ. del País Vasco, Dptº de Ingeniería Química
Tomás Cordero Lanzac
Univ. del País Vasco, Dptº de Ingeniería Química
The symposium will also provide a unique opportunity for an open discussion on the perspectives and needs of chemical technology R&D and a potential roadmap for energy management. To this end, the symposium is pleased to host international and national experts, who hold strategic positions in relevant chemical industries or have high scientific responsibility at national and European level, are active in cutting-edge research areas of Chemical Engineering and have experience in the knowledge transfer between academia and industry.
Univ. del País Vasco, Dptº de Ingeniería Química
Univ. del País Vasco, Dptº de Ingeniería Química
Coordinadores:
Carlos Jiménez González
Centro Interdisciplinar de Química y Biología, Univ. da Coruña
Ana Raquel Díaz Marrero
Instº de Productos Naturales y Agrobiología (IPNA) (CSIC) Tenerife
Centro Interdisciplinar de Química y Biología, Univ. da Coruña
Instº de Productos Naturales y Agrobiología (IPNA) (CSIC) Tenerife
The main objective of this symposium is to provide an overview of the current advancement in the chemistry of emerging porous materials, with a special focus on MOFs and COFs. However, this edition also aims to extend the scope to other porous materials, such as porous organic polymers (POPs) and porous organic cages (POCs).
Coordinadores:
José Sánchez Costa
IMDEA Nanociencia
Laura Salonen
CINBIO, Universidad de Vigo
Speakers
Bettina Lotsch
Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research
David Fairen-Jimenez
University of Cambridge
Camille Petit
Imperial College London
Jorge Navarro
Universidad de Granada
Natalia Shustova
University of South Carolina
IMDEA Nanociencia
CINBIO, Universidad de Vigo
Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research
University of Cambridge
Imperial College London
Universidad de Granada
University of South Carolina
The symposium “Advanced characterization synchrotron-based tools for energy-relevant materials” aims to showcase the scientific potential offered by synchrotron radiation-based characterization techniques for obtaining fundamental information on the behavior of various materials, especially under in situ and operando conditions. This symposium seeks to emphasize highly relevant scientific fields such as batteries, electrocatalysis, and catalysis/photocatalysis, as research in these areas has significant impact and can help to solve many of the problems faced by our society, such as climate change, as well as aid in steering the shift towards cleaner and more efficient energy vectors.
The symposium aims to attract new researchers from the Spanish and International scientific community to enhance their studies with the experimental techniques provided by synchrotrons in general, and specifically to take advantage of those offered by the ALBA synchrotron. In this way, this event aims to make this leading Spanish institution, the only synchrotron in Spain located near Barcelona, more accessible and understandable.
Coordinadores:
Juan Jesús Velasco Vélez
ALBA Synchrotron Light Source (ALBA-CELLS)
Carlos Escudero Rodríguez
ALBA Synchrotron Light Source (ALBA-CELLS)
Speakers:
Hendrik Bluhm
Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society
The symposium aims to attract new researchers from the Spanish and International scientific community to enhance their studies with the experimental techniques provided by synchrotrons in general, and specifically to take advantage of those offered by the ALBA synchrotron. In this way, this event aims to make this leading Spanish institution, the only synchrotron in Spain located near Barcelona, more accessible and understandable.
ALBA Synchrotron Light Source (ALBA-CELLS)
ALBA Synchrotron Light Source (ALBA-CELLS)
Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society