Speakers
KEYNOTE 1: "Advanced analytical technologies supporting the future of industrial chemistry: the case of in‑situ XPS"Dr. Stuart LEADLEY & Dr. Amélie MAERTENS both hold a PhD and work as Principal Research Scientist and Senior Research Specialist, respectively, at The Dow Chemical Company in Seneffe, Belgium. Modern industrial chemistry increasingly relies on robust and advanced analytical capabilities to guide catalyst development, process optimization, performance monitoring and support manufacturing. Nuclear magnetic resonance, vibrational spectroscopy, liquid chromatography, microscopy and X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy are central technologies to help move toward more sustainable, competitive and efficient chemistry. Dow Chemical Company, is a world leader in materials science. From an organizational perspective, the company relies significantly on collaboration between analysts and business‑oriented professionals. Surface characterization (i.e., XPS) is one of the core techniques operating across multiple research domains within the business. Through concrete examples covering several application fields of Dow, their presentation will highlight the importance of advanced surface characterization analysis to shape the future of materials science industry. Key Topics: Industrial Chemistry ● Analytical Technologies ● SuThe Dow Chemical Company, Seneffe Belgiumrface Characterization ● XPS ● Materials Science |
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Dr. Stuart LEADLEY & Dr. Amélie MAERTENS Dow Chemical |
KEYNOTE 2: "Time-Resolved Transient Absorption Spectroscopy to Elucidate Mechanistic Pathways in Photoredox Catalysis"Prof. Ludovic TROIAN-GAUTIER obtained his B.S. (2008), M.S (2010) and Ph.D in chemistry (2014) from the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB – Belgium) where he focused on the development of novel transition metal complexes for opto-electronic applications with Prof. C. Moucheron and Prof. A. Kirsch-De Mesmaeker. He then undertook post-doctoral research at X4C, a new start-up, where he worked with Prof. I. Jabin and Dr. A. Mattiuzzi on surface modification using calix[4]arene derivatives. At the end of 2015, he was awarded the Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) fellowship, followed by the Bourse d’Excellence WBI.World (2016-2018) to undertake postdoctoral research with Prof. Gerald J. Meyer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). In April 2017, he joined the UNC Energy Frontier Research Center, the Alliance for Molecular PhotoElectrode Design for Solar Fuels (AMPED EFRC, directed by Pr. Thomas J. Meyer and Pr. Gerald J. Meyer), where he focused on the development of novel molecular photocatalysts and their use in the development of novel photoelectrodes that in turn can generate so-called “solar fuels”. He still holds a visiting scientist position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (with Pr. Gerald J. Meyer) In May 2019, he started a Chargé de Recherche position (FNRS) at the Université libre de Bruxelles where he worked on energy related challenges. In October 2021, he received a Collaborateur Scientifique (F.R.S.-FNRS) position and was then promoted to Chercheur Qualifié (F.R.S.-FNRS) in October 2022 to continue pursuing research on energy related challenges at UCLouvain within the Institute of Condensed matter and Nanosciences - Molecular Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis Division (IMCN/MOST). Key Topics: Time-Resolved Spectroscopy ● Transient Absorption ● Photochemistry ● Radical Dynamics ● Electron Transfer ● Photoredox Catalysis |
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UCLouvain |
KEYNOTE 3: "The Power of One: How Single-Object Measurements are Redefining Modern Chemistry"Dr. Boris LOUIS is a researcher in advanced optical microscopy and nanoscale imaging, currently affiliated with KU Leuven (Belgium) in the Laboratory for Molecular imaging and photonics. His research focuses on developing new optical imaging approaches to study functional materials, nanoscale dynamics, and light–matter interactions. He obtained a dual degree PhD from Lund University (Sweden) and KU Leuven (Belgium) where he worked on multidimensional imaging of materials at the nanoscale including plasmonic nanoparticles, photoactive materials and single-molecule spectroscopy. His work lies at the intersection of chemistry, optics, and materials science, combining the development of novel microscopy methods with applications to emerging energy- and nano-materials. His broader research vision is to develop next-generation microscopy tools capable of capturing structural, dynamical, and functional information simultaneously, enabling new insights into materials, photonic systems, and nanoscale phenomena. Dr. Louis is actively involved in building tools and resources for the scientific community, including scientific communication aimed at improving access to microscopy technologies and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in optics and photonics.
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KU Leuven |
| Edited: 17/03/2026 |
