Professor Jens Weitkamp (5.6.1942 - 25.8.2019) was a pioneer in the field of zeolite catalysis, especially for refinery applications such as hydrocracking, isomerisation, alkylation, and, most recently, selective ring opening of polynuclear aromatics. With regard to the latter topic he introduced a novel class of high-performance ring-opening catalysts, so-called HYPEROCs. Jens Weitkamp loved and followed Pasteur`s words “There is no fundamental research, there is no applied research, there is only good research”.
The colloquium will take place in honour of Professor Weitkamp. The programme covers both fundamental research and industrial application of zeolite catalysis and provides a glimpse into the future.
Obituary Professor Dr.-Ing. Jens Weitkamp.
We are concerned about the health of our symposium participants and staff. According to the public authorities, at present there is no danger involved in attending events in Germany. Current information can be found on the website of the Federal Ministry of Health via the following link: https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronavirus.html (in German).
DECHEMA is in contact with the health authorities and will implement their recommendations and orders immediately. In consultation with the respective event location, cleaning measures for highly frequented areas (door handles, handrails etc.) will be intensified. In addition, dispensers with disinfectants will be provided in lavatories.
Furthermore, our staff will provide disinfectant wipes, which you can ask for at the symposium reception desk. They will also have information about doctors and medical contact points in case of suspected cases.
DECHEMA is closely following the developments. Should the situation change and further recommendations be made by the authorities, we will react promptly.
Chairs:
Prof. Dr. Dieter Vogt, DGMK German Society for Petroleum and Coal Science and Technology/Germany
Prof. Elias Klemm, University of Stuttgart/Germany
13.30 Welcome
Prof. Dr. K. Wagemann, DECHEMA Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology/Germany
Prof. Dieter Vogt, DGMK German Society for Petroleum and Coal Science and Technology/Germany
13.40 Paying homage to the lifetime achievements of Prof. Jens Weitkamp
Prof. Michael Stöcker, SINTEF Industry/Norway and Technical University of Munich/Germany
14.00 Joy of thinking
Prof. Sophie de Mijolla-Mellor, Paris-Diderot University/France
14.40 Zeolites from the research in the lab to industrial applications
Prof. Avelino Corma, Institute of Chemical Technology, UPV-CSIC/Spain
15.20 Coffee Break
15.50 Zeolites in industry: Contribution of Prof. J. Weitkamp to the innovation in chemical technologies
Dr. Giuseppe Bellussi, retired from Eni S.p.A./Italy
16.30 Past, present and future of porous materials
Prof. Ferdi Schüth, Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung/Germany
17.00 Closing remarks
Prof. Jörg Kärger, University of Leipzig/Germany
17.15 Get Together
(As of 07 February 2020. Subject to alterations.)
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We recommend you the following hotels. We have not reserved any contingent of rooms. Please book a room by yourself. When using the booking code you will get a special rate.
Maritim Hotel Frankfurt (5 min walking distance)
Theodor-Heuss-Allee 3
60486 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: +49 69 75 78-1130
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Single room: around 100 EUR (incl. breakfast and wifi)
Please ask us for the booking code at Maritim Hotel.
Mercure Hotel (10 min walking distance)
Voltastr. 29
60486 Frankfurt am Main
Phone: +49 69 7926 2709
Fax: +49 69 7926 1606
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Single room: around 100 EUR (incl. breakfast and wifi)
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Motel One Frankfurt-Messe (15 - 20 min walking distance)
Europa-Allee 25
60327 Frankfurt
Tel. : +49 69 6612453-0
Fax : +49 69 6612453-10
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Single room: around 78,50 € (incl. breakfast and wifi)
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This is a joint event of DECHEMA and DGMK, supported by GeCatS and Specialist Group Zeolites.
The symposium is free of charge.
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