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

 

Winter semester 2023/2024

Tuesday, 19. September 2023

Fundamental Aspects of Catalysis Enlightened by In-Situ Studies in the Environmental Transmission Electron Microscope, Michael S. Seifner, DTU Nanolab, Technical University of Denmark, invited by Bernhard C. Bayer.

Abstract Seifner, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 04. October 2023

Scaleable Chemical Vapour Deposition of Monolayer Graphene Films on Iron, Bernhard Fickl, IMC, supervised by Bernhard Bayer-Skoff.

Abstract Fickl, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 11. October 2023 - ONLINE

Precise active sites for a unique performance: cluster catalysts in the electrochemical CO2 conversion, Cedric David Koolen, EPFL-SB-ISIC, invited by Noelia Barrabes.

Abstract Koolen, opens a file in a new window

VSPARTICLE technology as a manufactoring method for atomic clusters, Joerie Gennisse, invited by Noelia Barrabes.

Abstract Gennisse, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 18. October 2023

Partial oxidation of methane (POM) on perovskites, Leonard Atzl, IMC, supervised by Günther Rupprechter.

Abstract Atzl, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 25. October 2023

New insights on high altitude aerosols from single particle measurements, Daniel J. Cziczo, Purdue University, invited by Hinrich Grothe.

Abstract Cziczo, opens a file in a new window

Donnerstag, 16. November 2023 - 13:00 at Seminar room BA02B

Electronic Structure Analyses of Iron Complexes for Electrocatalytic Oxygen Reduction, Vera Krewald, Department of chemistry, theoretical chemistry - TU Darmstadt invited by Maren Podewitz.

Abstract Krewald, opens a file in a new window

Monday, 20. November 2023

Mixed Metal Nanoparticles Mixed Metal Nanoparticles Created in Superfluid Helium Droplets, Wolfgang E. Ernst, Institute of Experimental Physics Graz University of Technology, invited by Günther Rupprechter.

Abstract Ernst, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 29. November 2023 - 14:00

Site-communication in hydrogenation reactions over dilute alloy nanoparticle, Henrik Grönbeck, Department of Physics and Competence Centre for Catalysis - Chalmers invited by Günther Rupprechter. In association with
MECS Cluster of Excellence

Abstract Grönbeck, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 29. November 2023

E-Mobility versus E-Fuels Mobility, or both?, Niyazi Serdar Sariciftci, Johannes Kepler Universität, invited by Dogukan Apaydin.

Abstract Sariciftci, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 13. December 2023

Ethylene hydrogenation on HOPG supported Ag, Au and Cu: surface science and model catalysis, Thomas Wicht, IMC, supervised by Günther Rupprechter.

Abstract Wicht, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 10. January 2024

(Nano)spectroscopic signatures of intricate relations between 2D layers and their substrate, Otakar Frank, Czech Academy of Sciences, J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry, invited by Bernhard Bayer-Skoff.

Abstract Frank, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 17. January 2024

Molecular and electrochemical doping in organic and metal-organic materials , Hidetsugu Shiozawa, Universität Wien and Czech Academy of Sciences, J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry, invited by Bernhard Bayer-Skoff.

Abstract Shiozawa, opens a file in a new window

Tuesday, 23. January 2024

Dynamic catalysts to improve eCO2RR efficiency: Tandem Electrocatalysis vs Direct Carbonate Reduction, E. Ibáñez-Alé, Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia, Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Tarragonia, Spain/ Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragonia, Spain, eingeladen von Noelia Barrabés.

Abstract Ibáñez-Alé, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 24. January 2024

Understanding Uncertainties in Neural-Network Force Fields, Michael Ketter, IMC, supervised by Georg Madsen.

Abstract Ketter, opens a file in a new window

Synthesis of metal organic frameworks by use of atomic layer deposition, Jakob Rath, IMC – TU Wien, supervised by Bernhard Bayer-Skoff.

Abstract Rath, opens a file in a new window

 

Summer Semester 2023

Wednesday, 15. March 2023

Atomistic self-assembly of nanostructure in liquid metals, Nicola Gaston, Auckland Uni, invited by Noelia Barrabes.

Abstract Gaston, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 29. March 2023

CANCELLED - Machine learning for multiple electronic states. Philipp Marquetand, Universität Wien, invited by Georg Madsen.

Abstract Marquetand, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 30. March 2023

vdW-DF as a general purpose DFT method: Theory, performance, and recent developments. Kristian Berland, Norwegian University of Life Science, invited by Georg Madsen.

Wednesday, 5. April 2023 11 am

Recent developments in applications of plasma to the manufacture of flexible solar cells, Tomáš Homola, Masaryk University Brno, invited by Alexey Cherevan.

Abstract Homola, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 12. April 2023

Modeling Electrochemical Systems by Density Functional Theory - Batteries and Beyond, Holger Euchner, Uni Tübingen, invited by Georg Madsen.

Abstract Euchner, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 19. April 2023

Hydrid carbon spherogels, Michael Elsässer, Universität Salzburg, invited by Alexey Cherevan.

Abstract Elsässer, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 26. April 2023

Electrostatic Interactions in Neural-Network Force Fields, Johannes Schörghuber, IMC, supervised by Georg Madsen.
Van der Waals interactions in neural-networks, Nina Buckova, IMC, supervised by Georg Madsen.
Abstract Schörghuber, opens a file in a new window
Abstract Buckova, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 3. May 2023

Elucidating the formation and active state of Cu and Ni co-catalysts for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. Jasmin Schubert, IMC, supervised by Dominik Eder.
3D printed Ni functionalized polymer derived ceramics as CO2 methanation catalysts. Deborah Steiner, IMC, supervised by Karin Föttinger.

Abstract Schubert, opens a file in a new window
Abstract Steiner, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 24. May 2023

The impact of field ageing on the chemistry of bitumen. Stefan Werkovits, IMC, supervised by Hinrich Grothe.
Discovering and studying of a new polymer nanoparticle (pdots) system for photocatalytic reduction reactions. Markus Erlacher, IMC, supervised by Alexey Cherevan.

Abstract Werkovits, opens a file in a new window
Abstract Erlacher, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 14. June 2023

Molecular and surface-anchored thiometalate clusters for light-driven H2 generation. Samar Batool, IMC, supervised by Alexey Cherevan/Dominik Eder.
Accelerated Search for Surface Reconstructions Through Chemical and Structural Space. Ralf Wanzenböck, IMC, betreut von Georg Madsen.

Abstract Batool, opens a file in a new window
Abstract Wanzenböck, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 21. June

Data-centric materials science: identifying "materials genes" with AI, Lucas Foppa, NOMAD Laboratory, Berlin, eingeladen Von Aleix Comas Vives.

Abstract Foppa, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 28. June 2023

Design of Metal-Organic Frameworks containing Single-Metal-Site Cocatalysts for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production. Adrian Ertl, IMC, supervised by Alexey Cherevan/Dominik Eder.
Resolving nanoscale pattern formation in H2 oxidation on Rh. Maximilian Raab, IMC, supervised by Günther Rupprechter

Abstract Ertl, opens a file in a new window
Abstract Raab, opens a file in a new window

 

Wednesday, 05. October 2022

Solid solutions based on Zirconia applied to Syngas production from methane: a short review. Yvan J. O. Asencios, Federal University of Sao Paulo, invited by Günther Rupprechter.
Abstract - Yvan J. O. Asencios, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 23. November 2022

Hypercrosslinked Polymer Design and Implementation. Robert Woodward, Universität Wien, invited by Alexey Cherevan.

Abstract - Robert Woodward, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 30. November 2022

High Pressure XPS measurements at POLARIScs prepared by additive manufacturing. Christopher Goodwin, Stockholm University, invited by Florian Schrenk.

Abstract - Christopher Goodwin, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 07. December 2022

Up-scaling of reverse-water gas shift catalysts. Richard Buchinger, IMC, supervised by Christoph Rameshan.

Abstract - Richard Buchinger, opens a file in a new window

Perovskite Oxides for the Reverse Water-Gas Shift Reaction - Increasing Catalytic Performance by Nanoparticle Exsolution. Lorenz Lindenthal, IMC, supervised by Christoph Rameshan.

Abstract - Lorenz Lindenthal, opens a file in a new window

Monday, 12. December 2022, 3 pm, AUDIMAX

Affordable clean water using advanced materials. T. Pradeep, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, invited by Noelia Barrabés.

Abstract - Pradeep, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 14. December 2022, 2pm, Seminar room BA02C

Fundamental insights and photocatalytic applications of emerging 2D materials - MXenes. Shun Kashiwaya, Linköping University, invited by Alexey Cherevan.

Abstract - Shun Kashiwaya, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 18. January 2023

Investigation of Bitumen Aerosols. Camil Bocaniciu, IMC, supervised by Hinrich Grothe, Ayse Koyun.

Abstract - Camil Bocaniciu, opens a file in a new window

Structural and energetic description of transition metal compounds with advanced density functionals. David Wimberger, IMC, supervised by Peter Blaha.

Abstract - David Wimberger, opens a file in a new window

Wednesday, 25. Januar 2023

Methanol Steam Reforming Using Perovskite Catalysts. Tobias Berger, IMC, supervised by Christoph Rameshan.

Abstract - Tobias Berger, opens a file in a new window

Electrochemical CO2 Reduction on Perovskite Catalysis. Christian Melcher, IMC, supervised by Christoph Rameshan.

Abstract - Christian Melcher, opens a file in a new window

 

Wednesday, 30.03.2022:

Cataluminescence in perovskites: a novel energy conversion. Andreas Borgschulte, Universität Zürich, invited by Florian Schrenk. Abstract, opens a file in a new window.

Monday, 04.04.2022:

Publishing in Nature Portfolio journals. Teresa Ortner, Springer Nature, invited by Maren Podewitz. Abstract, opens a file in a new window.

Wednesday, 20.04.2022:

Synthesis and Photoelectrocatalytic Applications of Metal-Organic Chalcogenolates (MOCHAs). Hannah Rabl, IMC, supervised by Dogukan Apaydin. Abstract, opens a file in a new window.

Wednesday, 11.05.2022:

Catalytic properties of functionalized polymer-derived ceramics prepared by additive manufacturing. Eva Szoldatis, IMC, supervised by Karin Föttinger

Wednesday, 01.06.2022:

Are proteinaceous agglomerates responsible for ice nucleation activity of birch pollen? Florian Reyzek, IMC, supervised by Hinrich Grothe

Wednesday, 15.06.2022:

Static vs. dynamic approach in computational heterogeneous catalysis: Revisiting the active site concept. Aleix Comas Vives, IMC, AG Madsen

Thursday, 30.06.2022:

Exploiting Tunable Vacuum Ultraviolet Light to Unravel the Synthesis of Complex Organic Molecules in Interstellar and Solar System Ices. Ralf I. Kaiser, University of Hawaii at Manoa, invited by Hinrich Grothe

 

Wednesday, 20.10.2021:

The ligand shapes the cluster: Influences and modification possibilities of protecting ligands on Au nanoclusters. Vera Truttmann, IMC, supervised by Noelia Barrabes/ Günther Rupprechter

Wednesday, 03.11.2021:

En route from metal alkoxides to metal oxides: metal oxo/alkoxo clusters. Prof. Ulrich Schubert, Int. Sol-Gel Society

Wednesday, 03.11.2021:

Understanding the application based performance of 2D and 3D composites. Qaisar Maqbool, IMC, AG Rupprechter

Wednesday, 17.11.2021:

How do computational catalysis and experiment complement each other? From microscopic effects to macroscopic outcomes. Alexander Genest, IMC, AG Rupprechter

Wednesday, 15.12.2021:

Microscopical and spectroscopical assessment of wood and lignin. Luisa Scolari, IMC, supervised by Hinrich Grothe

Wednesday, 12.01.2022:

Catalytic hydrogenation of CO2 on sulfur-tolerant catalysts. Gernot Pacholik, IMC, supervised by Karin Föttinger

Glycerol hydrogenation to fuel components: Reaction kinetics study and catalyst development. Markus Latschka, IMC, betreut von Karin Föttinger

Thursday, 13.01.2022:

Multiphoton microscopy and spectroscopy of gold nanoclusters for applications in bioimaging. Prof. Joanna Olesiak Blanska, eingeladen von Noelia Barrabés

Wednesday, 19.01.2022:

QM-Based Calculation Approaches in Material Sciences - Advantages and Challenges. Assoz. Prof. Thomas Hofer, Universität Innsbruck, invited by Maren Podewitz

Wednesday, 26.01.2022:

Hybridising liquid phase exfoliated 2D-sulfides with metal-organic frameworks for photocatalytic applications. Njomza Isufaj, IMC, supervised by Bernhard Bayer-Skoff

Analysis of corosion behaviour and melting rate of de-icing agents. David Stinglmayr, IMC, supervised by Hinrich Grothe

Wednesday, 24.03.2021:

Hydrothermal Synthesis of Quinacridone-Imide Materials. Eleonora Hochreiner, IMC, betreut von Miriam Unterlass

Ice-nucleating Macromolecules from Alpine Forests as Possible Contributors to Cloud Glaciation. Teresa Seifried, IMC, supervised by Hinrich Grothe

Wednesday, 07.04.2021:

Hydrothermal synthesis as green route towards amide- and imidazole-based organic materials. Mohamed Musthafa Iqbal, IMC, supervised by Miriam Unterlass

Wednesday, 21.04.2021:

Probing electronic and vibrational excitations in molecules, solids and interfaces using resonant inelastic X-ray Scattering (RXIS). Tulio C.R. Rocha, Brazilian Synchotron Light Laboratory, invited by Christoph Rameshan

Wednesday, 28.04.2021:

Designing Vanadium-modified photocatalysts for HER and OER using visible and UV light. Jakob Blaschke, IMC, supervised by Dominik Eder

Hydrothermal Synthesis of Imide-Link Covalent Organic Framework - A Drama in Three Acts. Marianne Lahnsteiner, IMC, supervised by Miriam Unterlass

Wednesday, 05.05.2021:

Tuning Graphene Oxide for pH-sensitive FETs and Effects of Co-Doping on Hematite Photoanodes. Paolo Rudatis, IMC, supervised by Dominik Eder

Heterogeneous Approaches for Photoelecrocatalysis. Dogukan Apaydin, IMC, AG Eder

Wednesday, 12.05.2021:

A unified platform for tuning surface and bulk perovskite functionality via nanoparticle exsolution. Dragos Neagu, University of Strathclyde, invited by Christoph Rameshan

Wednesday, 19.05.2021:

In situ/operando studies of aldol condensations over heterogeneous catalysts. Alberto Tampieri, IMC, supervised by Karin Föttinger

Drone-based Investigations on Emissions of Biogenic Aerosols relevant for Heterogeneous Ice Nucleation. Paul Bieber, IMC, supervised by Hinrich Grothe

Wednesday, 26.05.2021:

Low dimensional pnictogens. Tushar Gupta, IMC, supervised by Bernhard Bayer-Skoff

Photocatalytic mechanisms in heterogeneous photocatalysis over core-shell TiO2-SiO2 nanoparticles. Ariane Giesriegl, IMC, supervised by Dominik Eder.

Wednesday, 09.06.2021:

Synthesis and control of nanostructured BiVO4 photocatalysts. Vivien Madi, IMC, supervised by Alexey Cherevan/ AG Eder.

Wednesday, 16.06.2021:

Understanding Nanoparticle Properties using Theoretical Methods. Prof. Christine Aikens, invited by Noelia Barrabés.

Wednesday, 23.06.2021:

Liquid phase exfoliation of 2D-MoS2 for photocatalytic applications. Markus Hofer, IMC, supervised by Bernhard Bayer-Skoff/ AG Eder.

Selective ligand removal to improve accessibility of active sites. Shaghayegh Naghdi, IMC, supervised by Dominik Eder.

Wednesday, 30.06.2021:

Diversity oriented hydrothermal synthesis of fluorescent dihydropyridine diketones. Lukas Leimhofer, IMC, supervised by Miriam Unterlass

Immobilization of polyoxometalates and polythiometalates onto TiO2 NPs for photocatalytic water splitting reaction. Sreejith Nandan, IMC, supervised by Alexey Cherevan/ AG Eder