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Aratrika Chakraborty Completes Leadership Training with BIST

In May–June 2025, Aratrika Chakraborty participated in the Leadership Training Programme organized by the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST). The program focused on developing essential leadership and communication skills for researchers, fostering collaboration, and enhancing the impact of scientific work within and beyond academia. This training experience provided Aratrika with valuable tools to … Read more

Aratrika Chakraborty Presents Research at EuroMOF 2025

Aratrika Chakraborty presented her poster titled “Electric Field-Triggered Dynamics of 2D Covalent Organic Framework by In Situ Spectroelectrochemistry” at the EuroMOF 2025 Conference, held in Greece from 21–24 September 2025. The event brought together leading researchers in the field of metal-organic frameworks and porous materials to discuss the latest scientific advances. Aratrika’s contribution showcased innovative … Read more

Joao Gonçalves shares his research at the European Researchers’ Night

On September 26th, João Gonçalves had the privilege of participating in the European Research Night at CaixaForum Tarragona, an event that connects research with the general public. The activity followed a “speed dating” format, where members of the Tarragona community could ask questions about scientific research and the daily life of researchers. For João, it … Read more

Dr. Karen de la Vega Featured in ACS Hispanic Heritage Month Campaign

In addition to her recent interview with ACS Axial, Dr. Karen de la Vega Hernández was also recognized as part of the ACS Publications Hispanic Heritage Month Campaign: Trailblazers & Pathways. This special edition commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the significant achievements and pioneering contributions of Hispanic and Latinx chemists and chemical engineers. It … Read more

Dr. Karen de la Vega Hernández interviewed by ACS Axial on Science and Radical Innovation

Dr. Karen de la Vega Hernández was recently featured in an interview for ACS Axial. In the interview, Karen shares her journey as a scientist, her perspectives on the importance of creativity in research, and how embracing bold ideas can lead to transformative discoveries. She also reflects on the challenges and rewards of pursuing a … Read more

9th Edition of the Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC)

Once again the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) was filled with aspiring young scientists participating in the 9th Edition of the Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC). BIYSC is one of the flagship science outreach programs of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), welcoming high school students from across the globe with the goal of … Read more

23rd International Conference on Advanced Nano Materials (ANM 2025) 

The 23rd International Conference on Advanced Nano Materials (ANM 2025) took place at the University of Aveiro in Portugal from July 23–25, 2025, bringing together leading researchers and scholars to exchange insights on advanced graphene and magnetic nanomaterials, functional polymers, nanocomposites, fuel cells, light emitting diodes, and related topics in energy. Dr. Luís Duarte presented the work developed in … Read more

32nd International Conference on Photochemistry

The 32nd International Conference on Photochemistry (ICP 2025) was held in Aachen, Germany, from Sunday, July 13 to Friday, July 18, 2025, and was jointly organized by RWTH Aachen University and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen‑Nürnberg. The program covered cutting-edge topics such as solar energy photophysics, advanced spectroscopy, plasmonics, photoredox catalysis, photomedicine, and sustainable industrial photochemistry. Dr. Duarte presented his … Read more