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 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
4th Swiss Industrial Chemistry Symposium, SICS 2023
27. Jan 2023 - 08:30, Universität Basel
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.
CHanalysis 2023
29. Mar 2023 - 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.
ANAKON 2023
11. Apr 2023 - 09:00, Wien (Austria)
As the most important joint conference of German, Austrian and Swiss analytical chemistry, ANAKON 2023 offers the opportunity for scientific exchange between analysts from the German-speaking region - but also beyond.
APPLICA - Seminar für Instrumental-Analytik
18. Apr 2023 - 08:00, Hotel Olten
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Operando VII - the 7th International Congress on Operando Spectroscopy
07. May 2023 - 12:00, Sunstar Hotel Grindelwald
The main objective of this congress is to bring researchers together to discuss the progress of operando methodologies, i.e. characterization of functional materials in their working state.
SCS Fall Meeting 2023
24. Aug 2023 - 13:00, Universität Bern, VonRoll Areal
The SCS Fall Meeting 2023, 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.
Euroanalysis 2023
27. Aug 2023 - 16:00, Université de Genève
Euroanalysis is a biannual international conference of the European Chemical Society that attracts about 900 delegates. It provides a forum for the European Analytical World to discuss the latest developments in analytical sciences.
Fachtagung Umwelt 2023
11. Sep 2023 - 09:00, FHNW Muttenz, Hochschule für Life Sciences
«Gemeinsam gegen die globale Umweltverschmutzung: Bildung und Forschung für saubere Lösungen»
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13. Sep 2023 - 13:30, FHNW Muttenz, Hochschule für Life Sciences
This first edition of the European Healthy Soils Conference Series will address the relevance of healthy soils and soil fertility as prerequisite for a functioning society, environment, economy, and climate.
Swiss Chemistry Science Night 2023
15. Sep 2023 - 17:00, Casino Bern
The evening will be a celebration of discovery and innovation in the chemical sciences.
ILMAC 2023
26. Sep 2023 - 09:00, Messe Basel
Since 1959, ILMAC has been the sole Swiss industry fair for chemicals and life sciences that depicts all the industrial applications in process and laboratory technology. As a user-oriented trade fair, ILMAC is geared to experts in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, biotechnology, food, drinks, cosmetics and others.
9thEuChemS Chemistry Congress 2024
07. Jul 2024 - 16:00, Dublin (Ireland)
The ECC is a scientifically excellent European chemistry meeting that reflects the outstanding research being done in Europe as well as its role in the international scientific community.
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