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NIOK Course Catalysis, An Integrated Approach 29 November + 4 December 2009, Schiermonnikoog Arlette Werner, NIOK secretariat. N ederlands I nstituut voor O nderzoek in de K atalyse. Netherlands Institute for Catalysis Research - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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30 November 2009 Catalysis, An Integrated Approach 1
NIOK Course
Catalysis, An Integrated Approach
29 November + 4 December 2009, Schiermonnikoog
Arlette Werner, NIOK secretariat
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• 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
Nederlands Instituut voor Onderzoek in de Katalyse
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• 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
NIOK Mission
NIOK Structure
SecretariatArlette Werner
NIOK Boardand
Scientific Director
Chair: Prof. Dieter Vogt
(TU/e)
Prof. Bert Weckhuysen(UU)
Research CommitteeChair: Prof. Leon Lefferts (UT)
Scientific Advisory Board Industrial Advisory Board
Education Committee
Chair: Prof. Isabel Arends (TUD)
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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 - [email protected]
Sergio Pacheco (UT) Davide Mores (UU) Dirk Renckens (TUD)
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NIOK CoursesPostgraduate 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
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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
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Netherlands Catalysis Newsletter
• The Netherlands Catalysis newsletter appears approximately four times a year
• Subscribe at:www.niok-society.nl
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Practical matters for the course
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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Questions?
• During the course contact– Prof. Dieter Vogt (course director)– Christiaan Tempelman
• General questions– Contact the NIOK office– [email protected]– www.niok.nl
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Have a good course!