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About the webinar

The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology is pleased to invite University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø staff to the upcoming University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø – KU Leuven Virtual Research Roundtable, taking place on Thursday 22 May 2025, from 16:30 to 18:00 (ACST).

This roundtable will showcase the strong research capabilities of both institutions in Science and Engineering, with the aim of connecting experts and exploring potential avenues for future research engagement.

The session will feature presentations on current research from both universities, with a focus on the following areas:

• Physics and Astronomy
• Chemistry
• Critical Minerals
• Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

A Q&A session will follow the presentations to facilitate further discussion and knowledge exchange.

Speakers include:

• Professor Hans Van Winckel, Head of Physics Department, KU Leuven
• Professor Peter Veitch, Leader for ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Node of Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery, University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø
• Professor Jeremy Harvey, Head of Chemistry Department, KU Leuven
• Associate ProfessorÌýTak Kee, Head of Discipline of Chemistry, University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø
• Assistant Professor Anouk Borst, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, KU Leuven
• Professor Carl Spandler, Director of the Australian Critical Mineral Research Centre, University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø
• Professor William Skinner, Leader of Minerals and Resource Engineering, University of South Australia
• Professor Ilse Smets, Vice Dean for External Affairs of the Faculty of Engineering Science, KU Leuven
• Dr. Andy Boes, Associate Head Research of School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø

About KU Leuven

KU Leuven stands as a beacon of academic excellence in Europe, consistently ranking among the continent's top institutions. In the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, it secured the 43rd position globally, reaffirming its status as Belgium's leading university.

The University's Faculty of Engineering Science is particularly distinguished, ranked 12th in Europe and the only Belgian engineering faculty within the global top 100. This recognition underscores KU Leuven's commitment to cutting-edge research and innovation in science and engineering disciplines.Ìý

Registration

Register to attend this free event by Monday 19 May 2025 by emailingÌýElizabeth Chang, Faculty International Advisor, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology.