KVCV Newsletter February 2026




 
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KVCV Newsletter February 2026
Lecture: Metal-Organic Frameworks by Vapor Deposition

On 23 February 2026, KVCV is organizing a lecture on the innovative fabrication of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) using vapor deposition techniques such as CVD and MLD. The speaker is Dr. Alexander (Alex) Cruz.
The lecture will take place at KU Leuven, Campus Arenberg, starting at 7:00 pm, followed by a reception. Free for members, registration required.
More information.

De 20ste Wetenschapsquiz komt eraan!

Na het jammerlijke uitstel in november 2025, verwelkomen we jullie graag op 27 februari 2026 voor de feestelijke 20ste editie van de Wetenschapsquiz! Er zijn nog enkele plaatsen beschikbaar, dus schrijf je snel in via onze website. Bereid je voor op een avond vol wetenschap, plezier en gezonde competitie. Mis het niet!
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ECC10 Update – Abstract Milestone & Registrations Opening Soon!

We are pleased to announce that ECC10 has received over 1,500 abstracts from researchers representing more than 70 countries worldwide — a strong signal of the international enthusiasm for the congress.

Registrations will open very soon, so be sure to keep an eye on the ECC10 website and secure your place once registration goes live.

Bursaries and travel grants are already available on the congress website, including full information on eligibility criteria and deadlines.

One of the available programs is the KVCV/SRC Bursary. Bursaries for KVCV (Royal Flemish Chemical Society) and SRC (Walloon Royal Chemical Society) members are available to PhD students at a Belgian university who actively attend ECC10.
More information.

Discover the renewed Laborama 360 trade show

The renewed edition of Laborama 360 once again brings together the laboratory community in Belgium and Luxembourg for a dynamic 360° experience. The event combines an extensive exhibition with a strong conference programme, highlighting the latest innovations in laboratory equipment, analytical technologies and life sciences.

KVCV will be present with a booth at Laborama 360 (Booth A13).

Taking place at Brussels Expo, Laborama 360 offers professionals a unique opportunity to discover new solutions, gain expert insights and expand their network; all in one place.

A must-attend event for everyone active in the laboratory sector.
More information.

Antwerp call to action: chemiesector vraagt dringende Europese actie

Tijdens de European Industry Summit in Antwerpen heeft essenscia Europese leiders opgeroepen om snelle noodmaatregelen te nemen om de concurrentiekracht van de energie-intensieve industrie te herstellen.

Volgens een rapport van Deloitte is er op 83% van de competitiviteitsindicatoren geen verbetering sinds de Antwerp Declaration. De sector kampt met hoge energie- en productiekosten, oneerlijke concurrentie en een zwak investeringsklimaat.

De oproep werd gelanceerd in aanwezigheid van onder meer Ursula von der Leyen.

De kernboodschap: Europa moet nú handelen om industrie, jobs en investeringen veilig te stellen.
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EFMC Medicinal Chemistry 2026

The EFMC Medicinal Chemistry 2026 conference features an extensive scientific programme with 3 plenary lectures and over 100 presentations by internationally renowned researchers, covering the latest advances in Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and enabling technologies for drug discovery.

Plenary Speakers:
- Dr. Muneto Mogi (Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, US)
- Prof. Angela Russell (University of Oxford, UK)
- Prof. Gisbert Schneider (ETH Zürich, CH)

Award-winning researchers (EFMC Awards, IUPAC-Richter Prize, Klaus Grohe Prize) will also present, with a new Klaus Grohe Young Scientist Award session highlighting emerging talent.

Submit your contribution:
- March 26: Deadline for Oral Communications & Free Posters
- May 27: Deadline for Flash Poster presentations
More information.

Registration open for EFMC Young Medicinal Chemists' Symposium

Registration is now open for the 13th edition of the EFMC Young Medicinal Chemists' Symposium (EFMC Young Scientists).

The 1.5-day symposium will take place on 10–11 September 2026 at the Novartis Campus in Basel. The event is jointly organised by the European Federation for Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology (EFMC) and the EFMC Young Scientists Network (YSN), and will be held in connection with EFMC Medicinal Chemistry 2026.

The symposium offers early career researchers a unique platform for networking and sharing cutting-edge research in medicinal chemistry.

Submission Deadlines:
- Oral Communications & Early Bird Registration: May 13
- Flash Poster Presentations & Posters: June 16

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of it. Register now.
More information.

ChemFoodChem officieel tijdschrift van EuChemS Food Chemistry Division

Chemistry Europe kondigt een strategisch partnerschap aan waarbij ChemFoodChem het officiële tijdschrift wordt van de EuChemS Division of Food Chemistry.

Met deze samenwerking versterken Chemistry Europe en EuChemS de zichtbaarheid en impact van voedselchemisch onderzoek in Europa en bieden ze een toonaangevend platform voor onderzoek, samenwerking en kennisdeling binnen het vakgebied.
Meer info.

Agenda KVCV

23/02/2026 - Metal-organic frameworks by vapor deposition processes: innovation in surface science for integrated applications

Jong
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27/02/2026 - 20ste Wetenschapsquiz

KVCV Centraal
Meer info

04/03/2026 - Licht uit, AI aan: De weg naar de 'donkere' voedingsfabriek

Voeding
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10/03/2026 - Improving health by monitoring, prevention and therapy

Kekulé
Meer info

31/03/2026 - Debate: Transforming problems into challenges and solutions

Kekulé
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12/07/2026 - 10th EuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC10)

KVCV Centraal
Meer info

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Doctoraatsverdedigingen

Beruk Alemu Bekele - 18/02/2026

Catalysis and Kinetics of Bio-Based Pathways to 1,3-Butadiene

Laura Boeckaerts - 19/02/2026

Good Grief: How Metabolites from Dying Cells Help and Harm

Joost Matthijssen - 19/02/2026

Tuning selectivity of dihydroxyaceton condensation with catalysis

Wondemagegn Mulu Lingerew - 23/02/2026

The Campylobacter-Microbiome-Undernutrition nexus in young children with diarrhea: Zoonotic transmission and enteric health

Tao Zhang - 23/02/2026

Removal of organic micropollutants from municipal wastewater by combining ozone and activated carbon: towards spectral surrogate monitoring and dosing optimization

Jorben Mus - 23/02/2026

Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Characterisation and Modelling under Varying Ambient Conditions

Thibo Van de Craen - 25/02/2026

Development of a sustainable production process for second-generation microbial biosurfactants

Pavel Krýsa - 02/03/2026

Characterization and modelling of dispersion systems with variable viscosity

Pierre Arnaut - 02/03/2026

Development of transition metal-N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) mediated transformations

Marthe Nees - 04/03/2026

The NCO Cycle: A Two-step Complete Recycling Process for Polyurethanes

Celine De Pessemier - 04/03/2026

Seeing is Believing: Shedding Light on the Mode of Action of a Biocontrol Agent in Wheat

Liezl Bossaerts - 04/03/2026

Understanding and improving bubble characteristics in non- and low-alcoholic beers

Wim Hectors - 04/03/2026

Developing Cupriavidus necator as a versatile cell factory for sustainable bioplastic and biofuel production

Michiel De Rop - 05/03/2026

A Hydrodynamic and Mass Transfer Perspective of Structured Electrodes for Electrochemical Flow Reactors

Tom Braeckevelt - 06/03/2026

Unraveling the Microscopic Origins of Phase Stability in Metal Halide Perovskites through Advanced Molecular Modeling

Mahmoud Naser Aldine - 09/03/2026

Role of linear azol(in)e-containing peptides in the lifestyle of foodborne human pathogens

Anna-Sophie Haslinger - 09/03/2026

Towards a Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment framework for circular flexible plastic packaging: advancing life cycle costing and social life cycle assessment

Jolien Smets - 10/03/2026

Developing Kluyveromyces marxianus chassis strains for production of bio-based chemicals

Lise Martens - 10/03/2026

Geochemistry of nummulites as proxy for Eocene climate change in the Southern North Sea Basin

Marcello Mutti - 12/03/2026

Reaction process and microstructure development of alkali-activated materials

Flor Louage - 12/03/2026

Process monitoring and control to assess and improve performance of treatment wetlands

Francis Kotoka - 13/03/2026

Recovering volatile fatty acids and nutrients from food waste using hydrophobic membrane contactor and electrodialysis

Bekijk de volledige lijst.

Geassocieerde activiteiten

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Masterclass chemie: Bouw van een atoom en chemische binding - 23/02/2026

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Hoe halen wij goud en meer uit je smartphone? - Bezoek aan Umicore PMR - 26/02/2026

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Infodag UHasselt: Bachelor Chemie en vervolgmaster Materiomics - 28/02/2026

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Perfume-making: At the Crossroads of Science and Art - 03/03/2026

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Kennismaken met kunststoffen en de verwerkingstechnieken - 05/03/2026

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Risks, Uses, and Replacements for a Sustainable Future - 05/03/2026

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Bezoek aan SCK CEN, het Belgisch nucleair onderzoekscentrum - 10/03/2026

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LABORAMA 360 - 19/03/2026

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BNCPAP Colloquium 2026 - 100 years of Quantum Mechanics - 21/03/2026

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Masterclass chemie: Chemische reacties en chemisch rekenen - 27/03/2026

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International Collen-Francqui chair 2026 : Prof. dr. Gary Wright Miller - 31/03/2026

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One Health, One Toxicology: The case of endocrine disruptors and microplastics - 01/04/2026

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Kennismaken met kunststoffen en de verwerkingstechnieken - 24/04/2026

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BPG 2026 - Annual Meeting of the Belgian Polymer Group - 27/04/2026

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UHasselt Young Science Conference 2026 - 09/05/2026

Bekijk alle doorgegeven geassocieerde activiteiten

Vacatures

Manager BlueChem (M/V/X) - BlueChem
Postdoctoral Assistant Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry - Ghent University

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