Events

Kick-off Meeting

On November 3rd, the Ec=m² Research Training Group was officially launched with a vibrant kick-off meeting attended by approximately 50 guests. The event highlighted the program’s mission to support PhD scholars in their exploration of covalent bonds.

The day featured five inspiring lectures, three of which were delivered by members of the Ec=m² Advisory Board:

• Prof. Dr. Viktoria Däschlein-Gessner (Ruhr University Bochum) opened the program with insights into metallated ylides and their evolving reactivity.
• Prof. Dr. Christoph Janiak (University of Düsseldorf) presented on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and water sorption in heat transformation processes.
• Prof. Dr. Martin Kaupp (TU Berlin) shared recent quantum-chemical advances enabled by novel methodologies.
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meera Mehta (University of Oxford) explored the catalytic potential of Zintl clusters.
• Prof. Dr. Simon Aldridge (University of Oxford) delivered two talks: an introduction to the IMAT CDT and an in-depth look at electron-rich main group compounds.

In addition to the keynote lectures, four Ec=m² scholars presented their own research projects. The event concluded with a shared dinner and informal networking, setting the tone for a dynamic and collaborative research journey ahead.