Speakers Catalysis Connected 2019

In order of appearance:

Saturday 24 August

Dr. Karin Föttinger, TU Wien
Lecture: Who is doing the job? Unravelling the role of metals and oxides in alcohol conversion on bimetallic Au and Pd catalysts

Dr. Riikka Puurunen, Aalto University
Lecture: Atomic layer deposition: Bridging semiconductors to catalysis and beyond

Sunday 25 August
Dr. Nathalie Tanchoux, ENSC Montpellier
Lecture: Alginate: A versatile biopolymer for functional advanced materials for catalytic applications

Prof. Bert Sels, KU Leuven
Lecture: Refining lignocellulose: Introducing the lignin-first biorefinery concept

Dr. Christian Hulteberg, Lund University
Lecture: 13 orders of magnitude: From molecules to chemical plants

Dr. Frank Hollmann, Delft University of Technology
Lecture: Biocatalysis for organic synthesis: Why and how?

Dr. Elena Groppo, University of Turin
Lecture: Spectroscopy & catalysis: An eye on the active sites, but not only

Monday 26 August
Prof. Bas de Bruin, University of Amsterdam
Lecture: Catalysis in single electron steps

Prof. Nathalie Katsonis, University of Twente
Lecture: Mutualism between auto-catalysis and motion

Prof. Moniek Tromp, Groningen University
Lecture: Probing (re)active species in homogeneous catalysis: Application of advanced lab and synchrotron techniques

Dr. Jan Philipp Hofmann, Eindhoven University of Technology
Lecture: Transition metal sulphides and phosphides as electrocatalysts for water splitting: Insights into activity and stability

Dr. Ivo Filot, Eindhoven University of Technology
Lecture: Hierarchical multiscale catalytic modelling: From the active site to the reactor

Tuesday 27 August
Prof. Nataša Novak Tušar, University of Nova Gorica
Lecture: Design of a photocatalyst as a coating for removal of organic pollutants from air and water

Dr. Evgeny Pidko, Delft University of Technology
Lecture: Theory-guided design and optimization of catalytic conversions of renewable feedstocks

Dr. Lars Kiewidt, Wageningen University & Research
Lecture: From powder to production: Supporting heterogeneous catalysts for high performance

Dr. John van der Schaaf, Eindhoven University of Technology
Lecture: High-gravity high shear reactors for intensified chemicals production

Plenary speakers

Bert Weckhuysen


Abstract/Bio

Katalin Barta

A bright future for biorefining through efficient lignocellulose fractionation and creative product design
Abstract/Bio

Veronique van Speybroeck

Multiscale Approaches from Molecular Design to Industrial Application: The Role of Machine Learning in Optimizing Catalytic Processes
Abstract/Bio

Jeroen van Bokhoven

Methanol to Olefins, from zeolite structure to mechanism and improved performance
Abstract/Bio

Matthias Beller

Green carbonylation reactions - Can they make an impact in the chemical industry of the future?
Abstract/Bio

Keynote speakers

An Verberckmoes

Advancing lignin valorization through specialized analysis, catalyst development and process optimization
Abstract/Bio

Stephan Schunk

Why the use of AI in Catalysis requires Community Efforts: Homestory summarizing 5 Years of intense Collaboration
Abstract/Bio

Gerhard Mestl

“Has ever an in-situ spectrum improved a catalyst?” (n.n.)
Abstract/Bio

Feng Ju


Abstract/Bio

Matthijs Ruitenbeek

Path2Zero – It’s not (yet) easy being green
Abstract/Bio

Annelie Jongerius

Plastic from CO2: Developing new chemical processes to make the High-Performing and Biodegradable Materials of the future
Abstract/Bio

Nils Bottke

Jetting Towards Sustainability: Tackling Obstacles in Methanol-Based Aviation Fuel
Abstract/Bio

Track speakers

Songbo He

Catalytic pyrolysis of biomass to bio-based aromatics
Abstract/Bio

Nong Artrith

Machine Learning for Catalyst Design: Insights from Ethanol Reforming and Oxygen Evolution Reaction
Abstract/Bio

Marco Altomare


Abstract/Bio

Ivo Filot

Multiscale Modeling of Nanoparticle Catalysis Using Machine Learning and Artificial Neural Networks
Abstract/Bio

Bettina Baumgartner

A Multi-Spectroscopic Approach to Study Photo-Active Metal-Organic Frameworks
Abstract/Bio

Jochem van de Minkelis

Catalytic Pyrolysis of Polyethylene with Microporous and Mesoporous Materials: Assessing Performance and Mechanistic Understanding
Abstract/Bio

Angela Melcherts

It Takes Two to Tango: The Two-Stage Thermocatalytic Conversion of CO2 into Aromatics
Abstract/Bio

Joyce Kromwijk

It Takes Two to Tango: The Two-Stage Thermocatalytic Conversion of CO2 into Aromatics
Abstract/Bio

Carolin Rieg

Advanced characterization methods for coke deposits on Ni-Mo/Al2O3 and Ni/Al2O3 extrudates for the catalytic upgrading of fast pyrolysis bio-oil
Abstract/Bio

Tessa de Koning Gans


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César Pernalete

Hydroprocessing pyrolysis oil from waste mixed polyolefins: experimental and kinetic study
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Sofie Ferwerda

Spatiotemporal Evolution of Ni Oxidation State of Ni-Mg-Al Catalysts During Dry Methane Reforming
Abstract/Bio

Parviz Yazdani

Dynamic Behavior of Sr species in Sr/La2O3 under Oxidative Coupling of Methane
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Lukas Buelens

Performance of Ni-CaO-CeO2 Dual Functional Materials for Integrated CO2 Capture and Utilization
Abstract/Bio

Arturo Pajares

3D-Printed Catalysts for CO₂ Methanation: Effects of Design Parameters
Abstract/Bio

Sebastian Rejman

Executable Manuscripts as Jupyter Notebooks: The Next Evolution in Scientific Publishing?
Abstract/Bio

Eva Harsevoort

Renewable and Intrinsically Recyclable Polymers: Ring-Opening Polymerization of Furan Diels-Alder Adducts
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