Organic Synthesis in the Era of ‘Sustainability’
ACS Spring 2025
Global Virtual Symposium
Organic Synthesis in the Era of ‘Sustainability’
Organic Chemistry Division
Organic Synthesis plays a crucial role in healthcare, particularly in drug discovery programs. In this regard, the application of greener protocols and sustainable chemistry can help eliminate or reduce stoichiometric hazardous chemical pollution. This symposium particularly highlights five key areas shaping the landscape of organic synthesis towards sustainable developments: (i) Photoinduced/Photoredox Processes for Sustainable Development; (ii) Electrochemical Processes towards Greener Approach; (iii) Biocatalysis Coupled Chemical Processes for Sustainable Future; (iv) Asymmetric Catalytic Processes for Pharmaceutically Active Compounds; (v) Biomimetic Processes/Total Synthesis of Natural Products and Biosimilars.
Symposium Features
Present your research in your local time zone
Inviting all early career chemists from diverse regions such as Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Oceania to deliver flash presentations.
Get exposure and recognition
As a presenter, you will receive a certificate of participation at ACS Meetings.
Abstracts will be listed in the CAS database and can be added to your Google Scholar profile.
Symposium schedule
Symposium will feature multiple sessions from March 23-27.
Sessions will be programmed at convenient daytimes of multiple regions such as Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Oceania; however, for the Americas, these sessions will be at early mornings and late nights.
Symposium Chairs
Alakesh Bisai
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, India
Ang Li
Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Shanghai, China
Burkhard Koenig
University of Regensburg, Germany
Plenary Speakers
Thomas Maimone
University of California Berkeley, United States
Thorsten Bach
Technical University Munich, Germany
Mohammad Movassaghi
Massachussets Institute of Technology, United States
Seth Herzon
Yale University, United States
Yujiro Hayashi
Tohoku University, Japan
Invited Speakers
Alaksiej Hurski
National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Belarus
Alexandros L. Zografos
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Choon-Hong Tan
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Chun-Jiang Wang
Wuhan University, China
Dattatraya H. Dethe
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India
Durga Prasad Hari
Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, India
Kei Murakami
Kwansei Gakuin University, Japan
Luca Dell’Amico
University of Padova, Italy
Markus D. Kärkäs
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Martín Fañanás-Mastral
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Namrata Rastogi
CSIR-CDRI Lucknow, India
Nilanjana Majumdar
CSIR-CDRI Lucknow, India
Nitin T. Patil
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, India
Oleg V. Larionov
University of Texas at San Antonio, United States
Philipp Heretsch
Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany
Quan Cai
Fudan University, Shanghai, China
Rajesh Vishwanathan
IISER Tirupati, India
Rajib Goswami
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science Kolkata, India
Ran Hong
Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry/ Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
Santanu Mukherjee
Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, India
Sigfried Waldvogel
Max-Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion, Germany
Subhas C. Pan
IIT Guwahati, India
Sunkyu Han
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, South Korea
Young Ho Rhee
Pohang University of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are Flash presentations?
They are brief, impactful, and convey information about a novel protocol, perspective, technique, or research results. For instance, one Flash Talk may describe an innovative interdisciplinary research outcome. Another may describe results for a pilot/prototype study.
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Can I submit an abstract if I'm not an early career researcher?
This symposium focuses on early career researchers, but all researchers are welcome to attend. However, the format of the presentation will be 8 minutes flash talk.
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What is the submission deadline for abstracts?
The submission deadline for abstracts is September 30, 11:59 PM ET.
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What is the required format for abstracts?
Abstracts should be 2500 characters or less and include the title, author(s), and a concise description of your research.
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Can I include images or figures in my abstract?
Yes, limited use of images or figures is permitted to enhance your abstract's content.
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When will I know if my abstract is accepted?
Presenters can expect to receive their acceptance notices approximately 3 months before the meeting. Scheduling notices are sent periodically starting approximately 2 months before the meeting.
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What if I can't attend the symposium on the scheduled date?
While attending is encouraged, if you can't participate in real time, you can still submit an abstract for inclusion. In case the abstract is accepted, you can share a recorded version of flash talk.
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Do I need to register separately if my abstract is accepted?
Yes, accepted presenters will have to register for ACS Spring 2025. Symposium organizers will reach out to confirm their participation.
