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Minerva’s Daughters

Minerva’s Daughters

January 15, 2025
Writing scientific papers was a challenge for her initially, but Dr. Jinsun Lee has fought her way through and is now successfully forging her own path as a chemist.
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Campus Construction 

January 24, 2025
In the coming years, we will be realizing a number of construction projects on campus. On this page, we would like to keep you informed about our plans.

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Ibuprofen is one of the most widely used pain relievers globally, serving not only to alleviate pain but also to reduce inflammation and fever. Its significance is reflected in its high sales figures and its inclusion on the World Health Organization ...

Prof. Ferdi Schüth, Director at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, has been awarded the Alwin Mittasch Prize by the German Catalysis Society for his outstanding work. The award ceremony will take place during the Annual Meeting of German ...

Writing scientific papers was a challenge for her initially, but Dr. Jinsun Lee has fought her way through and is now successfully forging her own path as a chemist. In this interview, the young South Korean woman also talks about why her father is a ...

The research group led by Dr. Josep Cornellà at the MPI für Kohlenforschung has been studying the special properties of the element bismuth for years. Together with other colleagues, the chemists have now published exciting new findings in the ...

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Charity Vernissage of the Lions Club Mülheim/Ruhr-Leinpfad together with the MPI für Kohlenforschung

Feb 16, 2025
Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Hörsaalgebäude, Eingang Lembkestraße 7, 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Room: Grand Lecture Hall

Prof. Xiaodong Zou (Stockholm University, SE)

Mar 19, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:15 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, Lecture Hall Building, Entrance Lembkestraße 7, 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr, Room: Grand Lecture Hall

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The focus of the research at the MPI für Kohlenforschung is on cutting edge topics in the field of chemical transformations. Cooperation of specialists in many areas is mandatory for maintaining a top level in our fundamental research, the ultimate goal of all research efforts at institute. You want to join our team? This is where you find information on our career opportunities.
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The Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung provides apprenticeships for professional training in different disciplines. Technicians for chemical and physical laboratories as well as mechanics and office workers are educated according to highest standards. At present, about 30 apprentices ...

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