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Welcome, Mercy!
Hello everyone! I am Mercy Ogochukwu Chioma. Please, feel free to call me Mercy. I am a Nigerian. I recently completed a joint Erasmus+ fully funded International Master in Biorefinery from the University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy, Cracow University of Technology, Poland, and the University of Troyes, France. As a growing biorefinery enthusiast, I am thrilled to join the Sustainable energy carriers, chemicals, and materials research group at the Department of Chemistry, UiB as a PhD student under the supervision of Associate Professor Camilla Løhre. My research will dive into the fascinating world of biomass valorization (biorefinery). Specifically, I will focus on «developing reaction pathways from carbohydrate – rich biomass towards furanic platform chemicals».Congratulations, Francesco and Lakshmi!
We congratulate our two new doctors! On Friday April 4, Francesco Angelucci, successfully defended his thesis, and on Monday April 7 Lakshmi Suresh defended hers! We are proud and wish you luck!
Have you seen our DNA?
Maybe you have passed Reagensglaset and noticed something special in the corner of the room? You have seen our DNA! We received this fantastic gift from retired chemistry lecturers, Ole Drangfelt og Jess Holmboe-Erichsen. With great patience, they have created this fantastic model of a DNA molecule and presented it to the Department of Chemistry as a gift. Leiv Sydnes then drew interesting parallels between a Nobel Prize and our department, in a piece of scientific history that most of us didn’t know. The two generous gentlemen each received a UiB tie as a greeting and thanks from us.
Welcome, Timm!
Hey, my name is Timm Krüger, and I am thrilled to join the Haug Group as a PhD Research Fellow within the MSCA doctoral network of «TargetRNA.» Originally from Hamburg, Germany, I completed my studies in chemistry at the University of Hamburg, specializing in medicinal chemistry with a particular focus on the synthesis of LpxC/LpxA inhibitors. I am looking forward to both meeting new people and expanding my knowledge, all while enjoying the beauty of this city.»
Welcome, Daniel!
Hello everyone, my name is Daniel, and I have started as a PhD student in the Haug research group in March as part of the MSCA TargetRNA Network. I am from Germany and studied Chemistry in Leipzig, with a semester abroad in Helsinki. My main research interests include Organic Synthesis, Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology. In my free time, I enjoy winter sports, spending time in nature, and watching sports.
Welcome, Huy!
I am Nguyễn Gia Huy, an incoming PhD student at the University of Bergen. I was born and grew up in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, where I completed my undergraduate study at the Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Later on, I did my higher study by taking the Erasmus Joint Master Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry, in which I graduated from the University of Helsinki. My past work focuses on the field of Coordination and Organometallics Chemistry, and I did my master thesis in CO2 conversion and Polymer Chemistry. It was during a small conference in Helsinki that I got to know professor Erwan le Roux, my current supervisor, and the call for this PhD position. The project that I will be working on is homogeneous catalysts for production of ammonia. Therefore, I am excited to start my study here in Bergen to put together what I am experienced in, as well as learning new aspects of the field.
Welcome, Viviana!
My name is Viviana Sarmiento and I am from Colombia. I am a chemical engineer, and my favorite fields are analytical chemistry, statistics and chemometrics. I am new in this academic sector, I worked before in industry and public sector in my country, but after an Erasmus Master in Quality in Analytical Laboratories, I decided to move here with my family. After working some months in a project with Prof. Monica Jordheim’s supervision, we got the opportunity of undertaking an Industrial PhD with NFR. I am learning and enjoying a lot and I am very excited about our project that is about natural antioxidants from seaweeds. I love to play with my son, to travel and to dance!
Looking forward to getting to know you all!
Welcome, Ruplekha!
My name is Ruplekha Bordoloi, and I have recently joined for a PhD program under the supervision of Prof. Pascal D.C. Dietzel, Department of Chemistry, UiB. I am originally from Assam, India.
I did my Bachelor’s in Chemistry and Education from Tezpur University, Assam; and my Master’s at IIT Mandi, India. During my master’s journey, I worked in the areas of Crystalline porous materials ( Covalent Organic Frameworks), Flow chemistry ( Droplet & Continuous photocatalysis, Fabrication of microreactors etc.
I am captivated and engrossed by Prof. Pascal’s insights and how he has successfully managed to prioritize both theoretical and practical knowledge equally as if they were two sides of the same coin. These inspires and motivates me a lot. I believe that I will immensely benefit from his rich experience and guidance to strengthen my understanding and knowledge in the field of Porous materials, MOFs and its characterizations as well as applications. And I am excited to experience and learn so to broaden my horizons in the field of MOFs for CCUS and clean hydrogen production from department of Chemistry, UiB.
Feiring av to ansatte etter 25 år ved UiB og Kjemisk institutt
Stor takk til Lisbeth Glærum og Reidun Myklebust for innsats gjennom 25 år på Kjemisk institutt! Jubileet ble markert under TCLS torsdag 30. januar.
Welcome, Devishree!
My name is Devishree, and I’ve recently started my PhD here in Bergen. I’m from India and I completed my academic journey in Pondicherry University where I did my Integrated Masters course in Chemistry. Inspired by my growing passion for catalysis, I embarked on my PhD, where I’m now focusing to develop homogeneous catalytic systems anchored to polyoxometalates.I’m especially excited about the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research and collaborate with the talented team here at UiB. I look forward to connecting with all of you and contributing to the vibrant chemistry community here in Bergen!