This session covers advances in solid-state catalysts, surface interactions, support effects, and industrial applications. Emphasis will be placed on understanding structure–activity relationships and developing catalysts for sustainable, high-performance processes.

Keywords:
Heterogeneous catalysis, metal-oxide interfaces, solid catalysts, supported catalysts, catalytic reactors, industrial catalysis, surface chemistry

Focused on innovations in homogeneous catalysis, this session will explore ligand tuning, transition metal complexes, and molecular catalyst design for precision transformations in organic synthesis and fine chemical production.

Keywords:
Homogeneous catalysis, transition metal complexes, organocatalysis, ligand design, fine chemicals, C–H activation, catalysis in solution

This session addresses the design and application of electrocatalysts for energy-related processes, including hydrogen evolution, oxygen reduction, and CO₂ conversion. Topics include fundamental mechanisms and integrated device applications.

Keywords:
Electrocatalysis, HER, OER, ORR, CO₂RR, fuel cells, electrolyzers, energy conversion, clean hydrogen

Exploring the frontier of solar-driven chemistry, this session highlights photocatalytic materials and systems for water splitting, CO₂ reduction, and environmental remediation. Hybrid systems and light-harvesting mechanisms are welcome.

Keywords:
Photocatalysis, solar fuels, light-driven catalysis, artificial photosynthesis, visible-light activation, photoelectrocatalysis, semiconductor catalysts

This session features enzymatic catalysis, protein engineering, and hybrid chemoenzymatic systems. It focuses on sustainable transformations, green chemistry, and the integration of biological catalysts with synthetic platforms

Keywords:
Biocatalysis, enzyme catalysis, protein engineering, chemoenzymatic synthesis, hybrid systems, green chemistry, metabolic engineering

Dedicated to advanced catalyst synthesis and structural innovation, this session will showcase breakthroughs in nanostructures, porous materials (MOFs, COFs), and single-atom catalysts with high activity and selectivity.

Keywords:
Catalyst synthesis, nanomaterials, MOFs, COFs, hierarchical structures, single-atom catalysts, catalytic materials

Emphasizing real-time monitoring of catalytic systems, this session explores experimental approaches to visualize, quantify, and understand catalyst behavior under working conditions.

Keywords:
In situ characterization, operando spectroscopy, active sites, reaction intermediates, catalyst dynamics, synchrotron studies

This session invites contributions using DFT, AI/ML, and molecular modeling to uncover catalytic mechanisms, predict reactivity, and guide rational catalyst design.

Keywords:
Computational catalysis, DFT, machine learning, AI in catalysis, mechanism prediction, energy landscapes, catalyst screening

Focusing on the fundamentals of reactivity, this session addresses kinetic studies, microkinetic modeling, and mechanistic insights that explain and optimize catalytic performance.

Keywords:
Catalytic kinetics, reaction mechanisms, microkinetics, rate-determining step, pathway analysis, turnover frequency, selectivity

Designed for cross-sector exchange, this session features case studies and innovations in large-scale catalysis, including process intensification, catalyst regeneration, and commercialization of sustainable technologies.

Keywords:
Industrial catalysis, scale-up, catalyst regeneration, process intensification, sustainable processes, tech transfer, commercial catalysts

The YRF provides a platform for PhD students, postdocs, and early-career researchers to showcase their work, gain feedback, and network with leaders in the field. This session includes oral presentations, posters, and awards.

Keywords:
Early-career researchers, PhD presentations, postdocs, poster session, scientific networking, mentorship, best paper award