Sustainable Chemistry for Health and Energy

  • Category: Mini-symposium
  • Dates: December 16, 2026
  • Hours: From 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: CNRS Campus in Montpellier—Balard Building Research —Balard Auditorium

This scientific symposium will bring together researchers to discuss recent advances in chemistry, with a particular focus on applications in the fields of health and energy.

Organized as part of the PTL CARLA and CHIMENE thematic research programs, this event will provide an opportunity to learn about innovative scientific research, foster exchanges among research teams, and strengthen interdisciplinary collaborations.

Four scientific conferences will provide an opportunity to present research and foster discussion on the challenges of sustainable chemistry for health and energy.

Morning Schedule

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Welcome coffee

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Introduction

Session 1 – PTL CARLA

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Dr. Gaëlle Le Fer
, UMET – University of Lille

Programming COF organization across length scales: from polymer-guided crystallization to hierarchical assemblies

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Dr. Souvik Panda-Mahapatra
, IBMM – University of Montpellier

Adaptive Mechanosynthesis of Cyclic Peptide Analogs

Session 2 – PTL CHIMENE

10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Dr. Zakaria Anfar
IEM – University of Montpellier

Spin-Polarized Interfaces That Regulate the Selectivity of Asymmetric Electrocatalysis

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Dr. Claire Villevieille
, LEPMI – Université Grenoble Alpes

Understanding Battery Aging Using Operando Techniques

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Closing remarks and luncheon reception

Practical Information

  • Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2026
  • Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: Balard Auditorium, Balard Building Research —CNRS Campus, Montpellier
  • Audience: researchers, faculty members ( Professors), doctoral researchers, students, and anyone interested in the topics covered
  • Participation: Open to everyone; registration required
  • EDS Credits: intended for doctoral researchers

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