The GreenCats research group regularly invites highly respected speakers to UCT. This year, in collaboration with the Department of Organic Technology, we are excited to introduce 2nd series of UCT Catalytic Fall 2025. We want to kick out the new academic semester and boost student's motivation by interacting with great speakers. Each year, this seminar will focus on a different topic. This year's theme is:
Characterization of heterogeneous catalysts
We are honoured to host two distinguished speakers:
Valentina Crocellà - Università di Torino
Valentina Crocellà is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Turin, specializing in physical chemistry. Her research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials for diverse applications. Notable publications include studies on cooperative adsorption mechanisms in metal-organic frameworks and the development of hybrid silica gel carriers for controlled drug delivery.
Magnus Rønning - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Magnus Rønning is a Professor in Catalysis at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on operando characterization of catalysts using synchrotron-based X-ray techniques, hydrogen production, ammonia decomposition and oxidation, and the development of new catalytic materials to replace critical raw materials.
The seminar will take place at UCT Prague on October 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Uhelna (building A). We look forward to your participation in what promises to be an insightful and engaging event.
Previous series
In 2024, we focused on Principles of the preparation of heterogeneous catalysts, and invited Krijn de Jong (Utrecht University) and Gonzalo Prieto (ITQ, Valencia).
