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