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36 renowned chemistry professors and 21 young European scientists recreate the iconic photo featuring Curie and Einstein.

2022 PICTURE (recreating the 1927 picture and featuring both professors and students)
1927 PICTURE

On may 30th, 36 Europe’s top chemistry professors, including two Nobel Prize laureates and 21 PhD students from all across the EU gathered at the Brussels Metropole Hotel to recreate the iconic picture made in 1927 during the Solvay International Conference on Electrons and Photons. This world-famous photo shows the prime of the scientific leadership of that time, including Marie Skłodowska-Curie and Albert Einstein. The current picture marks the 50th anniversary of the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic).

25 CEOs and Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) of Europe’s leading chemical manufacturers also joined professors and promising young scientists during this event. They seek to reinforce the alliance between science and business to ensure scientific progress and innovation find their way to the market and contribute to the EU’s Green Deal agenda.

On this ocassion, Dr. Martin Brudermuller, Cefic President and CEO of BASF said “I am excited to be surrounded today by the world’s best chemists and extremely talented young researchers from all across Europe. The young generation will define the future of chemical innovation in Europe and herewith the success of the EU’s Green Deal. Innovation is in our blood: the EU chemical industry is the world’s second largest investor in chemicals R&I with more than €9 billion going to research every year. So engaging with the present and next generation of scientists is hugely important for the future of Europe.”

The Romanian Chemical Producers and Distributors Association selected Mr.Robert Tincu, an enthusiast Ph.D student to represent young chemists: “My passion for chemistry developed greatly over years of scholastic study because this field helps us understand better the world we live in and, at the same time, can provide solutions to the problems humanity is facing. By participating in this event, I hope to meet new, passionate people like me, as well as experts in chemistry, and together contribute to the development of chemistry and solving societal issues through chemistry, discussing challenges and strategic solutions that will improve the world.”

Also, Professor Ben L. Feringa, a laureate of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry said:  “I am happy to participate in this initiative as it is great to bring together industry, the scientific community and students. The three groups will need to work together to find the best solutions for big challenges. The enthusiasm and dedication of the students fills me with pride and gives me the confidence that great progress will be made towards a more sustainable world. These young stars will shape the future of chemistry and enjoy being at the frontier of the creating science per excellence!”

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