Special Acknowledgement to Lee Foundation

A high level program, I enjoyed every minute and the discussions with colleagues and students. The Nobel public lecture event with Noyori and myself was also a memorable experience for me personally. Thanks for the honours and the great hospitality at NTU and Singapore.

The Synthetic Chemistry and Catalysis Conference was a highly enriching experience. We had the chance to attend lectures about some of the most interesting scientific topics nowadays, and to know different fields within chemistry. The honour to attend the Nobel Laureate lectures of Prof Ben Feringa and Prof Ryoji Noyori, and to interact and talk with them, provided students and staff an extraordinary motivation and drive to keep pushing the border of scientific knowledge.

We are impressed by the Feynman centennial exhibition contents that convey concepts about pathways in life. It allows students to reflect and/or align one’s professional path with a meaning goal. At the same time, not forgetting one’s personal life and passion (e.g. music etc). Some of the displays and also the artworks of the artists excite our senses too. Of course, not all of us agreed with how the artists interpreted the topic. I certainly hope the trip give their brains a little boost.

My participation in the Polyelectrolytes workshop was a rewarding experience, not only to my research but also to my academic career. As a third year PhD student, the contact with eminent researchers allowed me to witness the outstanding work developed in their laboratories, and the invaluable exposure and experience to present and discuss my work to the members of the research community. Additionally, I was awarded the second prize for the best student poster.