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June 08, 2026
A young woman from Hungary decides to pursue her PhD in Germany after studying abroad in Sweden. In the interview, Flóra Barasits talks about how she came to the Max Planck Institute.
Chemists at the Institute have developed a practical two-step method for alkylating alkenes via thianthrenation, addressing a long-standing synthetic challenge. 

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A young woman from Hungary decides to pursue her PhD in Germany after studying abroad in Sweden. In the interview, Flóra Barasits talks about how she came to the Max Planck Institute.

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Prof. Nina Hartrampf (University of Zurich)

Jul 29, 2026 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
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Yuriy Román (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US)

Aug 12, 2026 04:00 PM - 05:15 PM (Local Time Germany)
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Prof. Doron Pappo (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, IL)

Oct 14, 2026 04:00 PM - 05:15 PM (Local Time Germany)
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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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