Question 1

What research areas does the COMOC Group specialize in?

Accepted Answer

The COMOC Research Group at Ghent University specializes in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of advanced porous materials, notably Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs), Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), and mesoporous silicas for heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and selective adsorption/gas separations.

Question 2

Who is the Director and Principal Investigator of COMOC?

Accepted Answer

The COMOC research group is directed by Prof. dr. Pascal Van Der Voort (FRSC), Senior Full Professor in Inorganic Chemistry at Ghent University, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and board member of international catalysis committees.

Question 3

What analytical and characterization services does COMOC provide?

Accepted Answer

COMOC provides state-of-the-art analytical equipment and material characterization including Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD with in situ high-temperature chamber), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Nitrogen and Argon Physisorption (BET surface area and pore size distribution), High-Pressure Sorption, in situ FTIR, Dispersive Raman (532 nm), and CHNS-O Elemental Analysis.

Question 4

How can prospective researchers apply for PhD or postdoctoral positions?

Accepted Answer

Prospective PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and visiting scholars can apply by contacting Prof. dr. Pascal Van Der Voort with a curriculum vitae, motivation letter, and academic transcripts through the COMOC opportunities portal or direct contact.

COMOC Group: Centre for Ordered Materials, Organometallics and Catalysis