10th Summer School Solvation Science
The integrated Graduate School Solvation Science hosts an annual Summer School at the Ruhr University Bochum. The school always takes place after Whitsuntide and is an integral part of the iGSS students' training during their doctoral studies.
The 10th Summer School Solvation Science will take place from 21st – May 24th 2024 in Bochum
The lectures will focus on Solvation in living systems and biology; laser, spectroscopy and instruments to explore Solvation; nanomaterials; and Solvation structure and dynamics (macroscopic to nanoscale). As every year, there are also advanced laboratory hands-on modules on various topics. Check out Hands-On Series 2024 to see a list of confirmed laboratory modules.
In addition to the lectures and lab hands-on modules, career part with invited professionals outside academia will be offered.
The Summer School will start with welcome program with Dr. Mario Wiesenfeldt, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, ECR Board and Excursion to Altena Castle, that will take place in the afternoon.
We encourage keen and motivated Master and PhD students with an interest in Solvation Science, both from our local partner institutes and international students, to register at our Summer School.
We are pleased to welcome internationally renowned speakers in the field of Solvation Science to give keynote talks on their research during the Lecture Series. The session topics for 2024 are Biomolecular Systems, Lasers, Spectroscopy and Instruments to Explore Solvation, Nanomaterials and Solvation Structure and Dynamics (macroscopis to nanoscale) .
The Lecture Series is organized and chaired by members of our Graduate School and Early Career Researchers . Students are encouraged to continue the conversation throughout the week.
Program 2024
Welcome Events
Hands-On Modules
Summer school Flyer
Program Summer School Solvation Science 2024
Tuesday, May 21st
Time | Name and Affiliation | Talk Title |
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09:30–09:35 | Dr. Mario Wiesenfeldt ECR Board, Ruhr-Universität Bochum | Welcome |
Solvation in Catalysis - Chair: Taritra Mukherjee | ||
09:35–10:35 | Dr. Maksim Plekhanov, RWTH Aachen University, DE | Uncovering the local structure of liquids and disordered phases with pair distribution function analysis |
10:35–11:00 | Coffee Break | |
11:00-12:00 | Dr. Josep Cornella, Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, DE | Advancing Bismuth Redox Catalysis |
12:00-13:30 | Lunch Break | |
Welcome Event: Excursion to Altena Castle with dinner | ||
13:30 | Bus transfer to Altena Castle | Bus transfer to the Altena castle, Meeting point: Parking area near Hochschule BO, Schattbachstrasse (s. plan) |
14:50-19:30 | Excursion in Altena Castle + Welcome Dinner | Altena Castle is one of the loveliest hilltop castles in Germany. For centuries, it has sat enthroned up on the Wulfsegge and has been the eponym and symbol of Altena. Guided tour of the permanent exhibition, including an introduction to the history of the Altena castle, a view at the chapel, and an insight into the lifestyle of knights and noblemen. At the end of the tour we will visit the “Road Stop Mountains” Restaurant. There, you can collect burgers by yourself and try traditional German beer.
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20:00 | Preliminary time of Return to RUB |
Wednesday, May 22nd
Time | Name and Affiliation | Talk Title |
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09:00–09:05 | ECR Board ECR Board, Institution | Welcome |
Solvation in Catalysis, Chair: Taritra Mukherjee | ||
09:05–10:05 | Prof. Dr. Cristina Trujillo Del Valle, The University of Manchester, UK | Computational Insights into the Role of Solvent in Catalysis: Methods and Applications |
Solvation in Green/Sustainable Chemistry, Chair: Sunita Mondal | ||
10:05–11:05 | Assoc. Prof. Ian C. Bourg, Princeton University, US | “Why mud is sticky?“ |
11:05–11:30 | Coffee Break | |
11:30–12:30 | Prof. Dr. Kristina Tschulik, Ruhr University Bochum, DE | “TBA“ |
12:30–14:00 | Lunch Break | |
14:00–15:00 | TBA | "TBA" |
15:00–15:30 | Coffee Break | |
Solvation in Medicinal/Biomolecular Chemistry, Chair: Dila Kurtul | ||
15:30–16:30 | Prof. Dr. Nick Le Brun, University of East Anglia, UK | “Native mass spectrometry of metallo-proteins: mechanistic insights from desolvated gas phase ions” |
Diversity and Inclusion event, Chair: Dilber Tan | ||
16:30–17:00 | Ashwini (Ash) Walde | “Inclusive Futures: Advancing Gender Equality in the Workplace” |
17:00–17:20 | TBA | |
17:20–17:30 | Award Ceremony | for winners of "Student Challenge Solvation Science" |
17:30–19:00 | Poster session (Required for international students, optionally for all other participants) and parallel Get-together at the ZEMOS Foyer | |
Scientific Movie Night at RUB | ||
19:00–20:30 | iHUMAN: First we create technology, then it recreates us An explosive real-life political thriller, iHUMAN gives deep access to the booming Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry. It illuminates how the most powerful and far-reaching technology of our time is changing our lives, our society and our future. iHUMAN asks us all: in an AI age, what does it mean to be human? From information control to deepfakes, iHUMAN gives unprecedented access to the experts on the frontlines of this technology, and unique insight into the minds that are leading the revolution. AI can make our lives easier, but at what cost? Drinks and snacks will be provided. |
Thursday, May 23th
Time | Name and Affiliation | Talk Title | ||
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09:30–09:35 | ECR Board Ruhr-University Bochum, ECR Board | Welcome | ||
Solvation in Medicinal/Biomolecular Chemistry | ||||
09:35–10:35 | Prof. Dr. Amish Patel, University of Pennsylvania, USA | “Characterizing Protein Interactions to Inform its Interactions” | ||
10:35–11:00 | Coffee Break | |||
11:00–12:00 | PD Dr.-Ing. Christoph Held, Technische Universität Dortmund, DE | “Thermodynamics of Pharmaceutical Formulations” | ||
12:00-13:30 | Lunch Break | |||
Career Part, Moderator: TBA | ||||
13:30–13:35 | Welcome | |||
13:35–14:00 | Professional - Position at Company | |||
14:00–14:25 | Professional - Position at Company | |||
14:25–14:50 | Professional - Position at Company | |||
14:50-15:30 | Coffee Break | |||
15:30-15:55 | Professional - Position at Company | |||
15:55–17:20 | Professional - Position at Company | |||
Closing: ECR Board | ||||
17:20–17:30 | Professional - Position at Company | |||
BBQ dinner with experts at Beckmanns Hof | ||||
17:30–21:00 | BBQ dinner with experts at Beckmanns Hof Enjoy a delicious barbecue in the company of our Invited speakers. |
Friday, May 24th
Advanced laboratory hands-on modules on various topics at RESOLV’s participating institutes. Check out Hands-On Series 2024