A wonderful journey in magnetic molecules: from bioinorganic chemistry, to single-molecule magnets, to qubits, and beyond…

Seminari del Màster de Química de Materials Aplicada a càrrec del Prof. George Christou (University of Florida, USA)

Lloc: Sala de Graus de Física

Data i hora: 09/10/2026, 12h

Resum (anglès): My research throughout my career has involved magnetic molecules of various types, with relevance to different areas from the {Mn₄Ca} oxygen-evolving complex of photosynthesis, to 3d and 3d/4f single-molecule magnets (SMMs) and qubits, to supramolecular assemblies relevant to new 21^st-century technologies, and beyond. The fascinating magnetic and quantum properties these have involved have been extremely stimulating. In recent years, we have continued working in multiple areas of magnetic molecules, such as covalent-linkage of 3d and/or 4f metal ions within air-stable molecules that are structurally rigid and robust, as a route to multi-qubit systems that can be studied as crystals, frozen solutions, or supported on surfaces, without significant perturbation of their structure or magnetic properties. In addition, we have sought new types of SMMs related to magnetic metal and mixed-metal oxides and even investigated some water oxidation catalysis and anti-cancer studies. This presentation shall describe the current status of some of this work.

3rd SCQ Meeting on Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry (RQIO 2027)
Girona, February 3–5, 2027

The Catalan Chemical Society (SCQ) and the organizing committee invite you to their third meeting dedicated to inorganic and organometallic chemistry. The event aims to highlight and foster the richness of our scientific community in these fields. We look forward to welcoming you at the Aula Magna Modesto Prats, Barri Vell Campus, Girona.

Important dates:
December 3, 2026: Abstract submission deadline
December 23, 2026: Notification of abstract acceptance
January 20, 2027: Registration deadline

Visit https://rqio-scq.iec.cat/ for updates.

8th EuChemS Inorganic Chemistry Conference, EICC8

L’Illa Auditorium, September 5–9, 2027

The 8th European Conference on Inorganic Chemistry, EICC8, the flagship meeting of the Inorganic Chemistry Division of the European Chemical Society (EuChemS), will take place in Barcelona from September 5–9, 2027, at the L’Illa Auditorium. This event showcases the latest and most exciting advances in the broad and versatile field of inorganic chemistry within the European scientific community, while also fostering interaction among its members. However, it is open to the global academic community, as reflected in the distinguished list of invited speakers.

Visit www.eicc8.com for updates.

You can find the first circular by clicking here.