Kick-off Research Priority Area Sustainable Chemistry

Symposium and inaugural lecture Bob van der Zwaan

Event

The University of Amsterdam celebrates the kick-off of its Research Priority Area (RPA) Sustainable Chemistry.

We present our newly appointed scientific staff and share our view on the contribution of chemistry to the transition towards a sustainable society, with partners from science, politics and industry. The meeting concludes with the inaugural lecture of Bob van der Zwaan, professor, by special appointment, of Sustainable Energy Technology.

Programme

12.00 Network lunch

13.00 Sustainable Chemistry

Introduction by Prof. Joost Reek, Director of the Van ‘t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences

13.20 Research Priority Areas of the UvA

Introduction by Prof. Dymph van den Boom, Rector Magnificus of the University of Amsterdam

13.30 Activities & Challenges in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area

Rik Bleeker MA, General Manager External Relations Amsterdam Economic Board

13.50 Kick-off ceremony

14.00 Sustainability from an Industrial Perspective

Dr. Eelko Brevoord, R&D Director Albemarle

14.20 From Waste to Wealth using Sustainable Chemistry

Prof. James Clark, University of York (UK)

14.45 Presentation of new staff members

• Dr Moniek Tromp, Early Transition Metal Catalysts
• Dr Ning Yan, Fuel Cells

15.30 Break and relocation to the Lutherse Kerk

16.00 Energie en Klimaatverandering: Uitdagingen en Kansen in de 21e Eeuw

Inaugural lecture: Prof. Bob van der Zwaan (in Dutch)

16.45 Drinks

Registration

Please register for lunch, symposium and/or inaugural lecture by sending an email to Renate Hippert before 25 August 2014. Participation is free of charge.

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