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Announcement of the 1st COST COSY Training School, Belgrade 19-22 September 2023

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the 1st COST COSY Training School entitled "Multiscale modeling of the properties of compounds: From isolated molecules to 3D materials relevant for industrial and astrophysical applications". The School will take place at Hotel Palace in Belgrade from 19-22 September.

It focuses on a better understanding and recognizing issues relevant to applying the novel computational approaches for the multiscale modeling of molecular systems, isolated or confined environments, which may consist of enclosing molecular cages, surfaces, interfaces, and strong electromagnetic static or optical fields. Accurate characterization of phenomena of astrochemical relevance, using the most advanced spectroscopic technics and the highest ab initio theories, will also be included. Worldwide experts working in European countries are invited to present the most relevant state-of-the-art techniques and their applications.
MSc, Ph.D. students, post-docs, and permanent scientists can apply for the COST COSY funds, which will cover a full board in the Palace Hotel in downtown Belgrade and travel expenses.
For details about the school and how to apply, please visit: https://www.trainingschool-cost-cosy.com
emails: tsbelgrade2023@gmail.com; sonja.grubisic@ihtm.bg.ac.rs.
The applications should be submitted via our online registration form https://www.trainingschool-cost-cosy.com/participants.html by July 10, 2023.
The final acceptance will be made according to the arrival-order of the valid applications.

Confirmed Trainers:

• Maria Pilar de Lara-Castells (University of Madrid, IFF-CSIC, Spain)
• Cristina Puzzarini (University of Bologna, Italy)
• Martin Quack (ETH Zurich, Switzerland)
• Majdi Hochlaf (Universite Gustave Eiffel, Paris, France)
• Francesca Mocci (University of Cagliari, Italy)
• Aatto Laaksonen (Stockholm University, Sweden)
• Andrei Neamtu (TRANSCEND Research Center Romania, Iasi, Romania)
• Vladimir Sreckovic ( University of Belgrade, Institute of Physics Belgrade, Serbia )
• Miljan Dasic (University of Belgrade, Institute of Physics Belgrade, Serbia)
• Jiri Vanicek (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland)
• Sonja Grubisic (University of Belgrade, ICTM, Serbia)

We look forward to receiving your application!

On behalf of the Organizing Committee,
Sonja Grubisic,
ICTM, Department of Chemistry

Scientific meeting 3rd Conference on Nonlinearity (04-08.09.2023)

In the period 04-08.09.2023., the 3^rd Conference on Nonlinearity will be held, the main organizer of which is the Serbian Academy of Nonlinear Sciences, and our Institute for Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy is one of the co-organizers this year as well.

The lecturers are our and foreign prominent scientists in various fields of nonlinear phenomena.

You can see more details about the conference at: http://www.nonlinearity2023.matf.bg.ac.rs/

BIOLAWEB experts from Serbia, France and Norway gave an exclusive interview for Serbia’s Public broadcaster – RTS

Dr. Miloš Ćirić from the University of Belgrade - Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia (ICTM), dr Susanne Schneider from the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), and dr Frederic Rimet from the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAE), spoke for the national media outlet RTS (Radio Television of Serbia), TV show Edu global, about the crucial role of up-to-date water monitoring in Serbia. Their efforts were part of the ongoing BIOLAWEB project, which aims to promote sustainable water management practices and enhance ecological health.

During an exclusive interview, the experts shed light on the pressing need for water monitoring and emphasized the significance of the BIOLAWEB project. The experts addressed the environmental challenges facing Serbia, such as water pollution, habitat degradation, and the impact of climate change. They stressed that effective water monitoring is essential for understanding these issues, identifying potential risks, and implementing appropriate conservation strategies.

Miloš Ćirić, a coordinator of the BIOLAWEB project, stated, “Water is a vital resource for both the environment and human well-being. By actively monitoring and evaluating water quality, we can make informed decisions and take timely actions to protect this precious resource.”

Susanne Schneider, the researcher at NIVA, highlighted the BIOLAWEB project’s innovative approach, which incorporates advanced technologies and scientific methodologies to monitor various aspects of water ecosystems. She also explained the need for a standardized and internationally accepted monitoring system in European countries. In the end, she said that by working together, we can raise awareness, drive policy changes, and ultimately protect our vital water resources.

Frederic Rimet, the researcher at INRAE, emphasized the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing among scientists, policymakers, and the public. He explained the basic concept of metabarcoding, a new approach in biomonitoring based on environmental DNA, and pointed out the advantages of its application in practice.

To learn more about the BIOLAWEB project and its goals, interested individuals can watch the whole interview.

The success of our researchers - approved bilateral projects with Slovenia proposed by Dr. Jasmina Dostanić, Dr. Milija Sarajlić, Dr. Milica Vlahović and Dr. Snežana Štrbac

As part of the Call for co-financing scientific and technological cooperation between the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Slovenia for the two-year project period 2023/2025, 56 projects were approved. Among the approved projects are four projects that researchers from ICTM on the part of the Republic of Serbia will manage:

• Dr Jasmina Dostanić, ICTM and Dr. David Bajec, National Institute of Chemistry, Department of Catalysis and Chemical Reaction Engineering – „Band structure engineering design for construction of the heterojunction semiconductors for enhanced photocatalytic activity. Theoretical and experimental study“
• Dr Milija Sarajlić, ICTM and Dr. Gregor Kramemberg, Jožef Stefan Institute, Experimental Particle Physics – „Development and characterization of PIN dosimeters“
• Dr Milica Vlahović, ICTM and Dr. Borut Kosec, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering – „Cavitation erosion testing of creep resistant martensitic stees for advanced application”
• Dr Snežana Štrbac, ICTM and Dr. Matija Klopčić, University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty – „Investigation of the influence of soil properties on growth and regeneration of sessile oak (Quercus petraea)”

A list of all approved projects can be found on the Ministry's website: Bilateral cooperation with Slovenia (nitra.gov.rs).

Congratulations to our colleagues and their teams on the received bilateral projects, and we wish them much success in the realization of the planned research!