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1 Annual Report Chinese German Chemical Association Gemeinschaft Chinesischer Chemiker und Chemieingenieure in (VR 17428, Amtsgericht Köln) 2017 CGCA 1

2 The Chinese-German Chemical Association (CGCA), registered as Gemeinschaft Chinesischer Chemiker und Chemieingenieure in Deutschland e.v.,vr 17428, Cologne, is a non-profit chinese academic organization of chemistry, chemical engineering and related fields, which composes of members who have experience of studying and working in Germany. The essential goal of CGCA is to promote the academic exchange among its members, as well as cooperation between Chinese and German academic and industrial institutions in chemistry and related fields.

3 Content A Successful & Fruitful Year Annual Conference 2 Chunhui Plan 6 Activities of CGCA Regional Branches 9 Activities of CGCA-West 9 Activities of CGCA-South 11 Activities of CGCA-Berlin & Brandenburg 12 Report of CGCA from Other Media 15 Further Information 16 No part of this publication is allowed to be used in other publications or presentations without the written consent of CGCA.

4 Successful & Fruitful Year 2017 In 2017, CGCA successfully organized the Annual Conference, awarded the Young Researchers Awards and coordinated the Chunhui Plan trip visiting 4 institutions in China. CGCA regional branches also organized several academic forums and helped a few institutions from China with their recruitment in Germany. For details please check the following content. 1

Annual Conference The 29th Academic Annual Conference of the Chinese-German Chemical Association (CGCA ) was held successfully on 16 th 17 th June 2017 in Bremen.

5 Annual Conference The 29th Academic Annual Conference of the Chinese-German Chemical Association (CGCA ) was held successfully on 16 th 17 th June 2017 in Bremen. It was hosted by CGCA (VR 17428, Cologne) and co-organized by the Educational Department of the Chinese Embassy in Germany and the Bremen Center for Computational Materials Science (BCCMS) at the University of Bremen. In addition, the conference has also received support from several companies, i.e., Evonik Industries, Springer Publishing Company, Nanopolis Suzhou Co., Ltd, Shanghai JINDUN Industrial Co., Ltd, Bohai University, Harbin Engineering University, Beijing Institute of Technology, and Dongzhao Changtai Group. Nearly 90 scholars from China, Germany, and Netherland, focusing on chemistry, chemical engineering, chemical industry, and related fields, participated in this event. On behalf of this conference organizing committee, the conference chairman, Dr. Gang Wei addressed the opening session with a warm welcome to all the participants. Group photo of the participants In the five sessions, 19 excellent academic reports and 3 enterprise reports were given by outstanding scholars and experts all over Germany. The sessions included chemistry and 2

materials, catalysis and environment, biological and organic chemistry, industry and career, as well as the young researchers award. Renowned chemists, including Prof. Dr.

6 materials, catalysis and environment, biological and organic chemistry, industry and career, as well as the young researchers award. Renowned chemists, including Prof. Dr. Fei Ding (University of Hannover), Prof. Dr. Lucio Colombi Ciacchi (University of Bremen), Dr. Peng Gao (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe), Dr. Mengmeng Li (Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherland), Dr. Libo Ma (Leibniz-Institut für Festkörper- und Werkstoffforschung Dresden), Dr. Rongchao Pan (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg), Dr. ChangJiang Yao (Julius- Maximilians-Universität Würzburg), Dr. Igor Ying Zhang (Fritz Haber Institute, Berlin), Dr. Feng Zhu (Chemnitz University of Technology), were invited to attend the conference and gave wonderful academic presentations. Furthermore, in response to the policy of recruitment of global experts to China and enabling scholars and students to understand the current recruitment program, Prof. Dr. Zhenhua Wang (Beijing Institute of Technology), Prof. Dr. Kedi Cai (Bohai University), and Mr. Wenxin Wang (Harbin Engineering University, China) were invited to attend this conference and introduced the talent recruitment plans of their respective universities CGCA Lubrizol Young Researchers Award Winners 1st class: Luping Li (Middle); 2nd class: Teng Zhou (left) & Xin He (right) 3

On 16th June at 18:00 the CGCA annual official member meeting was successfully held. Dr. Xiaoyan Cao as the treasurer, stated report on the committee s financial situation in 2016.

7 On 16th June at 18:00 the CGCA annual official member meeting was successfully held. Dr. Xiaoyan Cao as the treasurer, stated report on the committee s financial situation in Furthermore, the election of new committee members was carried out successfully. The 2017 CGCA committee are Dr. Yujin Tong as the chairman, Dr. Rongchao Pan as executive vice chairman, Dr. Gang Wei as the vice chairman, Dr. Xiaoyan Cao as the treasurer, Ms. Lin Song as the secretary, Dr. Chang Ding, Mr. Mengbo Zhou, Ms. Rui Xu, Ms. Yu Qiao, and Mr. Shuhao Zhang. New board of CGCA On 17 th June the organizing committee presented the CGCA Young Researchers Award for the fourth time. The aim was to encourage and reward excellent young researchers in the field of chemistry or chemical engineering. The applicants were pre screened the CGCA academic group and the short-listed six applicants were evaluated by three professors as referees, i.e., Prof. Dr. Christoph Janiak (University of Duesseldorf), Dr. Lucio Colombi Ciacchi (University of Bremen), Dr. Roland Roth (University of Tuebingen). The 4

8 three applicants with the highest evaluation scores were invited to the annual conference to compete for the award. During session five of the conference, after heated discussion and careful evaluation, Mr. Luping Liu (Max Planck Institute for coal research) won the first prize, Dr. Xin He (Helmholtz-Institute Münster) and Dr. Teng Zhou (Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems) both won the second prize. Also there was a poster session for exchange of scientific information. Mr. Tian Xia (Leibniz Institute for Catalysis) was awarded as the best poster author. It is worthwhile to mention that more than 90% of the participants were young doctoral students and post-doctors, showing a young and energetic feature. They shared their excellent academic achievements and valuable scientific research experience in fluent English. This revealed a positive spirit of Chinese scholars in Germany towards their professional language, academic accomplishment and research capacity. Thus the annual conference has proceeded in a warm and academic atmosphere with a large amount of inspiring exchanges and discussions. 5

Chunhui Plan In order to respond to the call of the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China on the promotion of the discipline construction, personnel training as well as

9 Chunhui Plan In order to respond to the call of the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China on the promotion of the discipline construction, personnel training as well as international cooperation and exchange, five CGCA members formed a Chunhui Plan delegation and visited four different universities and research institutes in main land China between October 26 and November 14. The members included Dr. Yucang Liang (University of Tübingen), Dr. Kai Zheng (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg), Dr. Da Wang (Universtiy of Münster), Dr. Wenzhong Li (Free University of Berlin) and Ms. Lin Song (University of Cologne) The delegation visited Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Yan an University, Northwestern Polytechnical University, and Guangdong University of Technology. During the visit the team members conducted in-depth discussions with the teachers and students of the reception universities and institutes regarding of academic research, personnel training and introduction, as well as exchange of visits by scholars. Chunhui Plan delegation in Beijing University of Chemical Technology 6

10 Chunhui Plan delegation in Yan an University Chunhui Plan delegation in Northwestern Polytechnical University 7

11 Chunhui Plan delegation in Guangdong University of Technology The delegation was warmly welcomed by the reception organization. They visited the research institutes and laboratory facilities, participated in academic forums organized by the institutes, and conducted in-depth academic discussions with teachers and students. During the visit, the delegation gave a total of more than 15 high-quality academic presentations. The presentation and discussion on academic issues greatly aroused the academic atmosphere of the venue and students and scholars of scientific research initiative. In addition to the academic exchange activities, the relevant person in charge of the reception organization also introduced the university / institute, promoted the national talent policy and the demand for high-level innovative talents in China, and provided direction for returning students from Germany. After the event, the delegation and the reception organization reached a number of fruitful cooperation. During the visit, the reception organization reported the visit through the network platform for the activities of the delegation in real-time. The event has been strongly supported by the Education Department of the Chinese Embassy in Germany. The education counselor Professor Dong Qi from the department also helped to coordinate the visit to domestic organization, so that we could truly feel the warmth from our home country! 8

Activities of CGCA regional branches I: Activities of CGCA-West 1. 2017 NRW Doctors forum & 10 th Annual Workshop of Chinese chemists in NRW held in Cologne!

12 Activities of CGCA regional branches I: Activities of CGCA-West NRW Doctors forum & 10 th Annual Workshop of Chinese chemists in NRW held in Cologne! 2017 NRW doctors forum & 10 th annual workshop of Chinese chemists in NRW was held successfully on 29 th April at university hospital of Cologne. The theme of this annual conference is "Chemistry Meets Biology, more than 90 students and scholars from various universities and research institutes in North Rhine-Westphalia attended this conference. Group photo of the participants for 2017 NRW doctors forum & 10 th annual workshop of Chinese chemists in NRW Mr. Dongsheng Han from Consulate-General of China in Düsseldorf and Dr. Yu-Jin Tong, who is the president of the Chinese-German chemical association were invited to attend and give open remark and close remark respectively. Ms. Song Lin, the president of CGCA-west and Chair of the organizing Committee, on behalf of the organizing committee addressed a brief welcoming, following with Professor Galla, the director of the Institute of Biochemistry at Muenster University, Dr. Xiangru Xu, Project Leader of the Max Planck Institute for Aging 9

13 Biology and Dr. Xiangchao Gan, Project Leader of Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding, were invited give talks on topics of drug tolerance transformation, biological, chemical, brain aging, mass spectrometry. In addition, Dr. Lei Liu from Mainz Polymer Research Institute, Dr. Yuanyuan Liu from Düsseldorf University Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Dr. Dongjing Liu from Leibniz Catalysis Institute of Rostock, Dr. Xinxin Du from Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cologne, Dr. Guang Yang from the department of nephrology of University of Düsseldorf, Mr. Wenping Lv from Jülich research center, those outstanding young scholars also reported the progress of their research project. After the academic reports, Dr. Xu Weiguo and Ms. Huiying Tang shared their experience with participators. 2. Nanopolis Suzhou Co., Ltd (NANO polis) become a partner of Chinese-German Chemical Association (CGCA) On 21 st June, the Chinese German Chemical Association signed a strategic cooperation with Suzhou Nano polis Suzhou Co., Ltd in Dortmund and held a nano-tech workshop. The aim of the agreement is to promote the Chinese talent in Germany cooperate with NANO polis. This workshop attracts around 30 talents from Berlin, Aachen, Jülich, Dortmund, Munster and Cologne; Ms. Lin Song chaired the workshop and ceremony. 10

14 Group photo of the participants for signing ceremony Dr. Zhujun Wang, from the Fritz Haber Institute in Berlin and Dr. Chang Jiang You from the University of Osnabruck's Center presented their latest research project in field of nanotechnology. Dr. Yujin Tong, the chairman of the Chinese Germany Chemical Association introduced the CGCA and Mr. Feng Zhang, vice chairman of Nanopolis Suzhou Co., Ltd introduced the nanotechnology industry in Suzhou Industrial Park; he also sent an invitation to the excellent students and scholars in Germany. II: Activities of CGCA-South The 2017 CGCA-South Workshop was held successfully on October 21 th at University of Würzburg. It was hosted by South Germany branch of CGCA, and co-organized by the Educational Department of the Chinese Embassy in Germany. The forum attracted 40 registered participants from Würzburg, Erlangen, Nürnberg, Köln, Tübingen, Augsburg, Stuttgart, München, and so on. Nine excellent academic talks and several posters were presented in the forum. 11

15 Group photo of the participants for 2016 CGCA-South forum Dr. Rongchao Pan, executive vice Chairman of CGCA, delivered a welcome speech on behalf of the association at the opening ceremony, following with Mr. Li Li (Chairman of G.C.I), was invited to present the operating experience in the professional association and the personnel policy in Jiangsu province. Moreover, Dr. Yanze Ren was invited to introduce the developing process, organizational structure of CGCA and briefly reviewed the activities in the past 29 years. Dr. Xiaoyan Cao and Dr. Yujin Tong, the organizing committee of the CGCA-South Workshop, hosted the academic report. Eight outstanding scientific researchers presented 8 excellent reports. Dr. Mingjian Wu from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Dr. Wenlan Liu from the University of Stuttgart, Dr. Xiangqing Jia from the University of Würzburg was invited to present their scientific research. This workshop covered biochemistry, theoretical chemistry, material science, new energy, medical science and many other related fields. In the open discussion session, the participants introduced their own research fields and had a fruitful discussion. The forum ended at 17:00 and it provided a platform for us to communicate and laid the foundation for further cooperation. Moreover, people also got the chance to know each other in a free discussion session. III: Activities of CGCA-Berlin & Brandenburg On 23 rd April, the CGCA Berlin-Brandenburg (CGCA-BB) spring workshop organized by CGCA-BB was held successfully. This workshop has attracted more than 20 registered participants studying or working in Universities and institutes in Berlin and Brandenburg region. Dr. Yujin Tong, the chairman of CGCA also attended this workshop. Ms. Xianying Han and Mr. Yupeng Zhou, the organizing committee of the workshop, hosted the academic reports. Four excellent young researchers who are Dr. Zhenbo Mo (TU Berlin), Dr. Yu Wang (HU Berlin), Dr. Zechao Yang (Fritz Haber Institute) and Dr. Yi Pan (Paul Drude Institute) give their talk in theoretical chemistry, material chemistry, computing chemistry and some other related fields. Then, the participants had a further discussion on the related fields. 12

Group photo of participants for CGCA-BB spring workshop The CGCA-BB autumn workshop was held on 25 th November with about 20 registered participants. Mr. Shuhao Zhang and Mr.

16 Group photo of participants for CGCA-BB spring workshop The CGCA-BB autumn workshop was held on 25 th November with about 20 registered participants. Mr. Shuhao Zhang and Mr. Huan Wang hosted the academic reports. There are five invited researchers giving wonderful talks for this workshop, who are Dr. Zongfang Wu (Fritz Haber Institute), Dr. Chaoyong Zou (Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces), Dr. Lei Han (FU Berlin), Ms. Xiaolin Dai (Fraunhofer IAP) and Mr. Yupeng Zhou (TU Berlin). These talks are related to material chemistry, biochemistry, polymer science, electrochemistry and metal organic chemistry. And the participants have communicated with the speakers about their questions and suggestions. 13

17 Group photo of participants for CGCA-BB autumn workshop 14

18 Report of CGCA by other media A report called Chinesische Chemiker in Deutschland tagten zum 29. Mal, was published by Nachrichten aus der Chemie (herausgegeben von der GDCh) Northwestern Polytechnical University reported Chunhui Plan visiting of CGCA (In Chinese) Yan an University reported Chunhui Plan visiting of CGCA (In Chinese) Beijing Institute of Technology reported Chunhui Plan visiting of CGCA (In Chinese) 15

19 Further Information The 30 th CGCA annual conference will be held on April in Berlin. For further information please follow the link below: This annual report was drafted by: Dr. Gang Wei (annual conference) Ms. Lin Song (CGCA-West) Dr. Rongchao Pan (CGCA-South) Mr. Shuhao Zhang (CGCA-BB) Modified by: Dr. Rongchao Pan Dr. Yujing Tong Dr. Xiaoyan Cao Dr. Chang Ding March 4th,

留德华人化学化工学会第二十九届学术年会 29 th CGCA Annual Conference 第二十九届留德华人化学化工学会学术年会. Program. June Bremen, Germany

留德华人化学化工学会第二十九届学术年会 29 th CGCA Annual Conference 第二十九届留德华人化学化工学会学术年会. Program. June Bremen, Germany 第二十九届留德华人化学化工学会学术年会 Program 2017 June 16-17 Bremen, Germany Gemeinschaft Chinesischer Chemiker und Chemieingenieure in Deutschland e.v. (GCCCD, VR 17428, Cologne) 1 Organizer: 留德华人化学化工学会 Chinese-German