NIOK Course Catalysis, An Integrated Approach 29 November + 4 December 2009, Schiermonnikoog

1. NIOK Course Catalysis, An Integrated Approach 29 November + 4 December 2009, Schiermonnikoog Arlette Werner, NIOK secretariat Catalysis, An Integrated Approach

2. Nederlands Instituut voor Onderzoek in de Katalyse • Netherlands Institute for Catalysis Research • National Research School accredited by Royal Dutch Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) • Virtual institute seated in Utrecht • 8 Participating Universities; ca. 25 professors • Amsterdam, Delft, Eindhoven, Groningen, Nijmegen, Leiden, Utrecht and Twente Catalysis, An Integrated Approach

3. NIOK Mission • For all areas of catalysis (homogeneous, heterogeneous and biocatalysis), NIOK strives to: • Stimulate excellent multidisciplinary research by bringing together the expertise present in Dutch academia • Provide excellent Master and PhD-education for researchers working in academia and industry Catalysis, An Integrated Approach

4. Industrial Advisory Board Research Committee Education Committee Chair: Prof. Leon Lefferts (UT) Chair: Prof. Isabel Arends (TUD) NIOK Structure Scientific Advisory Board Chair: Prof. Dieter Vogt (TU/e) NIOK Board and Scientific Director Prof. Bert Weckhuysen (UU) Secretariat Arlette Werner

5. The NIOK PhD platform • voice your opinions directly to the NIOK board • increase integration between NIOK graduates, both on a social and on a professional level • give you a glimpse of life after the PhD - 2x/year newsletter - PhD@niok.nl Sergio Pacheco (UT) Davide Mores (UU) Dirk Renckens (TUD) Catalysis, An Integrated Approach

6. NIOK Courses Postgraduate courses • Catalysis, An Integrated Approach (December, annually) • Characterisation in Catalysis Research (2010, every 3 yr) • Advanced Catalysis Engineering(every 3 yr) • Environmental Catalysis (2010) Master courses 2009 overview • Biocatalysis • Catalytic Surface Science • Homogeneous Catalysis Check www.niok.nl for new courses and dates Catalysis, An Integrated Approach

7. NIOK bul/certificate • Prestigious certificate in the Catalysis field (academe + industry NL & Europe) • Requirement: you should pass for the CAIA exam • Inform us in time about your thesis and personal details Catalysis, An Integrated Approach

8. Netherlands Catalysis Newsletter • The Netherlands Catalysis newsletter appears approximately four times a year • Subscribe at:www.niok-society.nl Catalysis, An Integrated Approach

9. Practical matters for the course Catalysis, An Integrated Approach

10. Practical Matters • Coffee/tea breaks: • 10.15 h • 15.15 h • More breaks up to you all! • Tuesday: 12.45 – 15.15 h excursion(dept/ from Hotel v/d Werff) • Wednesday: evening lecture in Hotel v/d Werff Catalysis, An Integrated Approach

11. Practical Matters • Lunch • 12.15 or 12.30 h. at Hotel v.d. Werff • Dinner • 18.30 h. at Hotel v.d. Werff (19.00 on Tuesday) • Drinks are on your own expense • Except: • Welcome drinks • 1 consumption (wine/other) each dinner Catalysis, An Integrated Approach

12. Course Map • Course program & participant list • Evaluation Form • Please fill in after each lecture/day • Hand in on Friday to Christiaan Tempelman • Hand-outs for all lectures • The ones from Niemantsverdriet will be distributed during the course Catalysis, An Integrated Approach

13. Examination • 3 February 2010 14.00-17.00h, Utrecht • Open book test • 3 h for 5 or 6 questions • If sufficient interest, resit in March/April (date to be set) • Test is obligatory for NIOK graduates and those who want to obtain a certificate (PD, Industry) Catalysis, An Integrated Approach

14. Questions? • During the course contact • Prof. Dieter Vogt (course director) • Christiaan Tempelman • General questions • Contact the NIOK office • office@niok.nl • www.niok.nl Catalysis, An Integrated Approach

15. Have a good course! Catalysis, An Integrated Approach