Save the date: ICP 2021 in Geneva, July 18-23, 2021
International Conference on Photochemistry 2021 (ICP 2021) - 30th edition
University of Geneva, Uni Mail
July 18-23, 2021
The conference program covers the most recent advances in photochemical and photophysical sciences in their broadest sense, and reflect the new frontiers in these fields.
The conference offers a platform for the exchange of ideas between scientists and industry representatives from all over the world in a vibrant and relaxed environment. In addition to the scientific program, the participants will have the chance get a glimpse of the Swiss cultural heritage during the welcome reception, conference banquet and social activities.
For more details and the program please visit the website: icp2021.ch
David Spichiger, SCS
17.07.2020
Best Presentation Awards at the Photochemistry Symposium 2020
The symposium, that took place on Friday, 19 June 2020, was an initiative of the Photochemistry Section of the Swiss Chemical Society to promote the exchange within the photochemistry community in Switzerland and beyond.
The event comprised scientific contributions from all areas of photochemistry as well as three invited lectures on the topics of ultrafast spectroscopy, environmental photochemistry and luminescent material.
Due to COVID-19 restrictiosn we had to reduced the format and had to shift the symposium to a virtual classroom. More than 150 participants from 24 countries all over the world registered for the event.
Invited Speakers
- Prof. Peter Vöhringer, University of Bonn, Germany
«Photochemical dynamics of transition metal complexes from time-resolved infrared-to-visible spectroscopies» - Prof. Kristopher McNeill, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
«Studying aquatic photochemistry with laser spectroscopy and molecular probes» - Prof. Luisa De Cola, Université de Strasbourg, France
«Molecular interactions to switch on the emission of metal complexes»
Winners of the Best Presentation Awards
Helvetica sponsored the Best Presentation Awards and Dr. Richard Smith handed over the "virtual" certificates and prize money to the following presenters:
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Best Contributed Talk (Certificate and CHF 200.00) Sara Cembellín, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid |
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Best Elevator Speech (1) (Certificate and CHF 100.00) Steffy Becht, Ruprecht-Karls University Heidelberg |
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Best Elevator Speech (2) (Certificate and CHF 100.00) João Avó, University of Lisbon |
The symposium organizers, Helvetica and the Swiss Chemical Society like to congratulate the three winners again and thanks for their fantastic contributions.
David Spichiger, SCS
26.06.2020
General Assembly of the SCS Photochemistry Section, June 19, 2020
General Assembly of the Photochemistry Section of the SCS
Friday, June 19, 2020, 14.00
Online Conference (Zoom Meeting)
Please use the following link to join the Assembly (Zoom):
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88013935338?pwd=OGhSNTVOUVpLZitHV2pPWW14a1k3QT09
Agenda:
1. Communications
2. Election of the executive committee members of the Photochemistry Section
3. Election of the representatives in the Prize Committee of the Swiss Chemical Society
4. Any other business
This years General Assembly will be hold on the same day as the online photochemistry symposium 2020.
More information are available on the website: https://scg.ch/pcs/2020
Céline Wittwer, SCS
08.06.2020
SCS Photochemistry Online Symposium 2020: June 19
SCS Photochemistry Online Symposium 2020
June 19, 2020, 8.30 - 12.30
Online Conference (Zoom Meeting)
This online symposium is an initiative of the Photochemistry Section of the Swiss Chemical Society to promote the exchange within the photochemistry community in Switzerland and beyond.
This event will comprise scientific contributions from all areas of photochemistry as well as three invited lectures on the topics of ultrafast spectroscopy, environmental photochemistry and luminescent material.
Due to the COVID-19 restriction we had to reduce the format and shift the whole symposium to a virtual classroom. The health and safety of our community members are our first concern and therefore we hope that you support our approach. We strongly encourage you to register and submit your abstracts to apply for a short talk (15min) or an elevator speech (3min) in the new session that replaces the poster session.
More information are available on the website: https://scg.ch/pcs/2020
Invited Speakers
- Prof. Peter Vöhringer, University of Bonn, Germany
«Photochemical dynamics of transition metal complexes from time-resolved infrared-to-visible spectroscopies» - Prof. Luisa De Cola, University of Strasbourg
«tbd» - Prof. Kristopher McNeill, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
«Studying aquatic photochemistry with laser spectroscopy and molecular probes»
Registration
Participation to the online conference is free of charge. However, registration is mandatory.
https://pcs20.chemistrycongresses.ch/en/registration
Short Talks and Elevator Speeches
Participants are invited to submit an abstract during the registration process and to apply for a contribution:
- 5 slots for short talks (15 minute)
- 10 slots for an elevator speech (3min and max 2 slides).
Please use the provided abstract template.
Deadlines
- Abstract submission deadline: May 24th, 2020
- Registration deadline: June 1st, 2020
Organization Committee
- Olivier Nicolet, HES-SO/HEIA-FR (Chair), olivier.nicolet@hefr.ch
- Tatu Kumpulainen, University of Geneva
- Oliver Wenger, University of Basel
- Silvio Canonica, Eawag, Dübendorf
- Kurt Dietliker, ETHZ, Zürich
Supporters
Céline Wittwer, SCS
04.05.2020
SCS Photochemistry Symposium 2020: June 19, Fribourg
SCS Photochemistry Symposium 2020
June 19, 2020, 10-00-17.30h
School of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg
This annual one-day symposium is an initiative of the Photochemistry Section of the Swiss Chemical Society to promote the exchange within the photochemistry community in Switzerland and beyond.
This event will comprise scientific contributions from all areas of photochemistry as well as three keynote lectures on the topics of ultrafast spectroscopy, environmental photochemistry and luminescent material.
The General Assembly of the Section will also take place during the meeting.
More information are available on the website: https://scg.ch/pcs/2020
Keynote Speakers
- Prof. Peter Vöhringer, University of Bonn, Germany
«Photochemical dynamics of transition metal complexes from time-resolved infrared-to-visible spectroscopies» - Prof. Luisa De Cola, University of Strasbourg
«tbd» - Prof. Kristopher McNeill, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
«Studying aquatic photochemistry with laser spectroscopy and molecular probes»
Registration fee
- CHF 80.00 Members of the SCS Photochemistry Section or the European Photochemistry Association (EPA)$
- CHF 100.00 Non-Members
Contributed talks and posters
- To apply for a short talk or a poster presentation please select the corresponding option during the registration. Upload a short abstracts (<200 word) using the provided template.
- Applications for talks that can not be considered are invited to present their contribution as a poster.
- Posters should be prepared in standard A0 size (portrait).
Deadlines
- Abstract submission deadline: May 1st, 2020
- Registration deadline: June 1st, 2020
Organization Committee
- Olivier Nicolet, HES-SO/HEIA-FR (Chair), olivier.nicolet@hefr.ch
- Tatu Kumpulainen, University of Geneva
- Oliver Wenger, University of Basel
- Silvio Canonica, Eawag, Dübendorf
- Kurt Dietliker, ETHZ, Zürich
Supporters
David Spichiger, SCS
11.03.2020
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