Starting in 2027, the ACTIVE SITES research building at the University of Duisburg-Essen will offer the opportunity to conduct joint research in state-of-the-art laboratories to scientists from various disciplines. The focus of ACTIVE SITES is developing methods for investigating active sites in their different aqueous environments. Active sites play an important role in chemical and biological processes, for example in energy conversion, water purification or the development of active substances and new materials. With this kick-off event, we would like to provide insights into the various research areas, initiate exciting scientific conversations, and take you on a virtual tour through the building.

You are invited to join our event!

Where? Glass Pavilion at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Campus Essen; How to get there

When? Wednesday, 17. April 2024, starting from 11.15 am with the first VR-Tour. The lecture program starts at 12.30 pm. Download Agenda

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11.15 – 12.15  VR-Tour | Welcome Café

VR-Tour Inside the Research Building | Treasure Hunting

12.30 - Greeting and Introduction

Greeting of Vice-Rector for Research & Young Academics, Prof. Dr. Astrid Westendorf, UDE

Introduction by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stephan Barcikowski, UDE

13.00   Research Highlight Talks

Preparation | Prof. Dr. Richard Kramer Campen, UDE: Electron Transfer Across Solid/Liquid Interfaces    

Ambience | Prof. Dr. Shirley Knauer, UDE: BioSAXS Enables the Structural Elucidation of Nanobody- Protein Interactions

Operando | Prof. Dr. Serena DeBeer, MPI-CEC & UDE Catching Enzyme Active Sites in Action 

Guest Lecture | Prof. Dr. Bert Weckhuysen, Utrecht University:  Active Sites in Catalysis: Whodonit in the Thermo- and Electrocatalytic Conversion of Carbon Dioxide?

16.00 World Café | Get-Together | VR-Tour

VR-Tour Inside the Building | Find the Treasures!   

17.00  Award Ceremony, Best Treasure Hunters

17.15  Closure