Swiss Photochemistry Symposium 2026
| Start Date | 12.06.2026 - 09:00 |
| Event End | 12.06.2026 - 19:00 |
| Location | School of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg Gremaud auditorium, Bd de Pérolles 80, 1705 Fribourg, Switzerland |
The symposium offers
- 8 invited lectures, whereof 4 from young faculty members,
- 6 invited talks,
- a postersession and
- an aperitif with networking possibilities
Apply for a contributed talk and/or a poster presentation and participate actively in the event. The abstract must be uploaded during the registration.
Invited Speakers
Senior Speakers
- Prof. Johannes Broichhagen, Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie, Berlin (photobiology, imaging)
- Prof. Eric Vauthey, University of Geneva (ultrafast spectroscopy, photochemical mechanisms)
- Prof. Katja Heinze, University of Mainz (luminescent and photoactive transition metal complexes)
- Dr. Thomas Woltering, F. Hoffmann-La Roche (photocycloaddition in industry/medicinal chemistry)
Young Faculty
- Prof. Jessica Clough, University of Fribourg (mechanochemistry, photo-active materials)
- Prof. Suong Nguyen, EPFL Lausanne (photochemical synthesis, polymers)
- Prof. Michelle Frei, ETH Zurich (chemical biology, luminescent probes)
- Prof. Sascha Feldmann, EPFL Lausanne (ultrafast spectroscopy, photo-active materials)
Deadlines
01.12.25: Open registration
15.03.26: Abstract submission for contributed talks
30.04.26: Abstract submission for posters
22.05.26: Deadline for registration
Organizing Committee
Prof. Malte Oppermann, University of Basel (Chair of the OC)
Prof. Oliver Wenger, University of Basel
Prof. Peter Stacko, University of Zurich
Prof. Jovana Milic, University of Fribourg and University of Turku
Prof. Olivier Nicolet, HES-SO Fribourg
Dr. Ricardo J. Fernández-Terán, University of Geneva