The Maes group
Organic Synthesis (ORSY) research division
at University of Antwerp
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The Maes group is part of the Organic Synthesis (ORSY) research division of the Department of Chemistry (University of Antwerp). They participate in several networks within the University of Antwerp, such as the Center of Excellence CASCH (Catalysis for Sustainably Organic Chemistry), and the valorization consortium InSusChem (Integrated Sustainable Chemistry).
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Research focus
The core expertise of the Maes group of the ORSY division is the development of sustainable synthesis methodologies, both catalytic and non-catalytic. These organic synthesis methods start from renewable as well as petrochemical derived building blocks. The renewable platform molecules are derived from products of wood biorefinery and fermentation of 2G carbohydrates, hereby contributing to a transition to a low-carbon chemical industry of the future. The developed methods are evaluated by Green Metrics on their greenness. The Maes group participates in many Flemish/Belgian and European multipartner projects. Based on the expertise of the group there are multiple collaborations with chemical and pharmaceutical companies in the chemical industry.
We are looking for you!
The Maes group is continuously looking for motivated Erasmus, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. Send your CV, motivational letter, a summary of your research and contact information of at least two references to VacancyORSY@uantwerpen.be!
Master students looking for a PhD position and Erasmus students should add a transcript of their study marks.