Honoring the Appointment of Prof. Dr. Serena Viti

With this symposium, TRA Matter is delighted to formally welcome Prof. Dr. Serena Viti as Hertz Chair for Astrochemistry at the University of Bonn.The symposium will be centred around the keynote lecture by Serena Viti and will feature a scientific program covering key areas of astrochemistry, including observational astrochemistry, astrochemical modelling, as well as computational and experimental approaches. Bringing together these complementary perspectives, the event aims to foster inspiring discussions on the chemical processes that shape our universe.

Join us for inspiring talks, new perspectives, and lively scientific exchange exploring the chemistry of the universe.

Schedule

9;00 am          Registration

9:30 am          Opening & Welcome by Prof. Dr. Ilona Grunwald Kadow

                         (Vice Rector for Research and Career Development)

9:40 am          Introduction by Spokespersons of TRA Matter

                         (Prof. Dr. Arne Lützen, Prof. Dr. Matthias Schott)

9:50 am          Inaugural lecture by Prof. Dr. Serena Viti: "The Molecular Universe"

10:50 am        Break

11:20 am        Lecture by Prof. Dr. Paola Caselli: "Astrochemistry at the dawn of star and                                   planet formation"

12:00 am        Lecture by Prof. Dr. Frank Bigiel: "Molecular tracers across other galaxies"

12:40 pm        Break

01:40 pm        Lecture by Prof. Dr. Albert Rimola: "Computational Solid State                                                         Astrochemisry"

02:20 pm        Lecture by Dr. Andreas Hansen: "Astrochemistry and Quantum Mechanics                                  - A perfect Match"

03:00 pm        Break

03:30 pm        Lecture by Dr. Izaskun Jimenez-Serra: "Astrochemical modelling:                                                   challenges, successes and future avenues"

04:10 pm        Apero