Conférence CCVC avec le Professeur Frank Glorius (Münster)
Titre : On Discovery in Catalysis.
Endroit : Pavillon Roger-Gaudry, salle G-615 à 11 h.
Hôte : Hélène Lebel.
La conférence sera prononcée en anglais par le professeur Frank Glorius de l'Institut de chimie organique de la Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster. Elle est commanditée par le Centre en chimie verte et catalyse (CCVC).
Résumé : Catalysis is a key technology of our modern societies, since it allows for increased levels of selectivity and efficacy of chemical transformations. While significant progress can be made by rational design or engineered step-by-step improvements, many pressing challenges in the field require the discovery of new and formerly unexpected results. Arguably, the question “How to discover?” is at the heart of the scientific process. In this talk, we will discuss discoveries from our group based on 1) mechanistic investigation; 2) observation and analysis of serendipitous findings by the prepared mind; and 3) development and use of rather smart screening technologies.
Location: Université de Montréal - Pavillon Roger-Gaudry