Fresh energy for the future of electrochemistry | Looking back on the 6th GVNL Electrochemistry Graduate School
From fundamentals to system integration
The week began with participants arriving, meeting one another and quickly diving into the scientific programme. Marc Koper introduced the participants to the fundamentals of electrochemistry, while Marco Altomare focused on electrodes and materials for electrochemical conversion. Later in the week, topics such as industrial electrochemistry, modelling, redox flow batteries, CO₂ conversion, high-temperature fuel cells, system integration and spectroscopy were explored.
During the one-minute pitches and poster sessions, participants introduced themselves and presented their research. The week also featured the presentation of the Best Poster Awards.
More than just lectures
The Graduate School was about more than what happened in the lecture hall. From morning yoga to a pub quiz, game night, karaoke, a silent disco and sumo wrestling in the garden, there were plenty of opportunities to get to know one another better. It was this balance that made the week both academically enriching and personally rewarding.
On the final day, theory and practice came together during a site visit to TNO Petten. A fitting conclusion to a week in which electrochemistry was explored from a wide range of perspectives.
Building the future together
The 6th Electrochemistry Graduate School demonstrated the value of challenging young researchers academically while bringing them together to connect and collaborate. After all, it is where knowledge, curiosity and new perspectives come together that ideas are given the space to grow.
