Overview:

Since 1999, the South German Catalysis Institute (Süddeutscher Katalyse-Lehrverbund) has offered doctoral students from participating universities insight into the fundamentals and current applications of catalysis through two intensive block courses. The lectures and seminars cover everything from basic principles to the various types of catalysis and reactor technologies.

Organization:

📅 Current Dates

The next catalysis course will take place from November 03 to 07, 2025, at the TUM Catalysis Research Center.

💰 Fee and Registration

Registration fee will be 30€ for academic participants (e.g. PhD students/Postdocs)) and 300€ for non-academics. Travel arrangements must be made individually.

Please note, that we have a limited number of spaces and you will be sent an email including the invoice with payment information. The fee includes participation at the seminars and poster-sessions. Furthermore, snacks, fingerfood, and drinks (non-alcoholic) will be provided during the breaks. The fee also covers a social event with food and drinks on Thursday as well as catering and drinks during the poster session.

📌 Poster Session

Academic participants are invited to showcase their individual research projects in catalysis through a dedicated poster presentation. Each poster must be accompanied by a concise abstract (max 200 words, provided during registration).

To spark meaningful dialogue, we recommend to highlight at least one specific problem or case study on your poster. This session is designed for open exchange between peers and experts, fostering constructive feedback and new ideas. Please note that abstracts will not be published online.

📝 Registration Deadline

Registration must be submitted by October 15, 2025 via the following link: Registration Link

Instructors:

A distinguished group of instructors from leading universities and research institutions will contribute to this year’s South German Catalysis Institute through a series of foundational lectures, thematic seminars, and interactive hands-on sessions. Their expertise spans molecular catalysis, surface reactions, biocatalysis, electrochemistry, and advanced theoretical and industrial applications.

📚 Confirmed Lecturers (Alphabetical by Surname)

• Jürgen Behm – Surface Reactions
• Radim Beranek – Photoelectrochemistry / Photocatalysis
• Kathrin Castiglione – Biocatalysis
• Mirza Cokoja – Molecular Catalysis
• Alexander Duefert – Industrial Aspects of Catalysis
• Axel Groß – Theory of Heterogeneous and Electrocatalysis
• Marco Haumann – Hybrid Catalysts and Reaction Kinetics
• Christine Khoury – Life in the Chemical Industry
• Elias Klemm – Fundamental Aspects and Common Principles of Catalysis
• Jörg Libuda – Model Catalysis
• Karl Mayrhofer – Electrochemistry
• Gerhard Mestl – Industrial Synthesis of Catalysts
• Jennifer Strunk – Vibrational Spectroscopy in (Photo)catalysis
• Johannes Thiessen – Catalytic Reactors
• Sebastian Werner – Data-Driven Methods in Chemical Engineering

These instructors will not only share their scientific insights but also guide participants through practical exercises and collaborative discussions, fostering a dynamic learning environment at the TUM Catalysis Research Center.

Planned Schedule: