Division of Analytical Sciences (DAS)
The Division of Analytical Sciences (DAS) of the Swiss Chemical Society is a forum for analytical chemistry in the chemical sciences, materials science and the life sciences. The DAS has around 530 members.
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The aims of the DAS are
- to promote all aspects of analytical chemistry and analytical sciences in Switzerland
- to disseminate information through the organization or sponsorship of meetings, seminars, workshops and lectures
- to provide a forum for knowledge transfer and discussion and for interdisciplinary collaborations
- to highlight the importance of analytical chemistry in research and education, industry, commerce and politics
- to establish and maintain links with professional societies and institutions in Switzerland and abroad
Main activities
- Organize CHanalysis, an annual meeting of Swiss analytical scientists from applied and fundamental research representing academie, industry, education, and regulation.
- Publish the CHIMIA column ‘Highlights in Analytical Chemistry’.
- Chair the Session Analytical Sciences at the annual SCS Fall Meeting.
- Represent Switzerland on European level with delegates in the EuChemS Divisions of Analytical Sciences and the Division of Chemistry and the Environment, as well as in Eurachem.
- Provide further education courses in analytical sciences and quality control.
- Award excellence in science with the Simon Widmer Award, the METAS Award and the young Analytical Science Travel Award.
- Collaborate with Springer to publish the journal ‘Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry’ (ABC).
Prof Eric Bakker, University of Geneva
President and Member of the SCS Board of Directors
Dr Davide Bleiner, Empa Dübendorf
Vice-President
Dr Hanspeter Andres, Federal Institute of Metrology, METAS
Secretary, Communication Officer, and Delegate in Eurachem
Prof Götz Schlotterbeck, University of Basel, Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology
Treasurer
Dr Davide Bleiner, Empa Dübendorf
Member of the Board
Prof Kathrin Fenner, Eawag and University of Zürich
Member of the Board and Chair of the Section Chemistry and the Environment
Dr Christof Finkler, F Hoffman-La Roche AG
Member of the Board
Dr Ksenia Groh, Eawag, Environmental Toxioclogy
Member of the Board
Dr Ernst Halder
Member of the Board and Delegate in Eurachem
Dr Bodo Hattendorf, ETHZ
Member of the Board
Dr Corinne Jud, Agroscope Bern
Member of the Board and Mentoring
Prof Franka Kalman, HES-SO Valais
Member of the Board and Delegate in the EuChemS Division of Analytical Chemistry
Dr Christoph Meyer, Lonza AG
Member of the Board
PD Dr Veronika Meyer
Member of the Board and Editor of the Columns 'Highlights in Analytical Chemistry'
Prof Ernö Pretsch, ETH Zurich
Member of the Board and coordinator of the Analytical Education Courses
Dr Stefan Schuerch, University of Bern
Member of the Board
Ilmac 2023
26. Sep 2023 - 09:00, Messe Basel
Ilmac has its origins in the Swiss trade fair for international laboratory, measurement technology and automation in chemistry, which has been taking place since 1959. Today, the chemical and life science brand connects the industry both physically and digitally.
Online-Workshop: Five rules for effective writing in the sciences
10. Oct 2023 - 17:00, Online Conference
In this interactive workshop, we'll go through the top five tips when it comes to good science writing.
8th ECP (“European Chemistry Partnering”) - The first Industry Speed Dating Event
06. Feb 2024 - 10:00, Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
Start-ups and SMEs meet Corporates and Investors. The background is that chemistry or chemical and biochemical know-how is included in 97% of all products.
CHanalysis 2024
10. Apr 2024 - 18:00, Dorint Resort Blüemlisalp
The goal of this two-day conference series is to stimulate a stronger interaction among persons working in different areas of analytical sciences. Scientists from applied and fundamental research, from industry, education, and regulation are welcome.
27th ETH Nanoparticles Conference 2024
18. Jun 2024 - 10:00, ETH Zürich
The conference is organized as an on-site conference at the ETH Zürich. It serves as an interdisciplinary platform for expert discussions on all aspects of nanoparticles, freshly emitted from various sources, transformed in ambient air, distributed on local and global scale, on technical mitigation aspects, particle legislation, and impact of particles on health, environment, and climate.
9th EuChemS Chemistry Congress 2024
07. Jul 2024 - 16:00, Dublin (Ireland)
The EuChemS Congresses are noted for their excellent scientific level, and have a reputation for giving all the attendees and participants the opportunity to listen to and interact with some of the most celebrated researchers in the world.
SCS Fall Meeting 2024
05. Sep 2024 - 09:00, Department of Chemistry University of Fribourg
The SCS Fall Meeting 2024, one of the largest annual research conferences held in Switzerland and offers a unique opportunity for all members of the community to share the results of their research initiatives and to connect with each other.
Swiss Chemistry Science Night 2024
20. Sep 2024 - 17:00, Casino Bern
The evening will be a celebration of discovery and innovation in the chemical sciences.
Swiss Chemistry Science Night 2025
20. Sep 2024 - 17:00, Casino Bern
The evening will be a celebration of discovery and innovation in the chemical sciences.
SCS Seminar on Intellectual Property (IP) 2024 – Hands-on Workshop for Scientist in Life Sciences
07. Nov 2024 - 10:00, Centre Loewenberg
The SCS Seminar on IP 2024 with focus on researchers, technology transfer managers, and others which are required to deal with life science related intellectual property, in particular patents, and enhance their capabilities to assess and manage patent related novelty, inventive step and freedom-to-operate risks.
5th Swiss Industrial Chemistry Symposium, SICS 2025
31. Jan 2025 - 08:30, Biozentrum, Lecture Hall U1.131
The SICS is a one-day symposium with lectures, short talks and offers a unique platform for industrial scientists, working in research and process research, to present their latest results. The event will be completed with a poster session in which PhD students can also participate.
SCS Fall Meeting 2025
12. Sep 2025 - 09:00, University of Zurich, Department of Chemistry
The SCS Fall Meeting 2025, one of the largest annual research conferences held in Switzerland and offers a unique opportunity for all members of the community to share the results of their research initiatives and to connect with each other.
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