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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 - PhD@niok.nl

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– office@niok.nl– www.niok.nl

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Have a good course!