The fusion of chemistry and biotechnology is unlocking groundbreaking solutions in medicine, agriculture, and environmental science. Advances in enzyme engineering, synthetic biology, and metabolic pathways are driving the development of bio-based chemicals, sustainable fuels, and novel therapeutics. Chemistry & Biotechnology: Synergies for the Future is accelerating drug discovery, gene editing, and biomaterial innovation through precision molecular design. Green chemistry principles combined with bioprocessing are reducing reliance on fossil-based resources, promoting eco-friendly manufacturing. The integration of computational chemistry and biotechnological tools is enhancing research efficiency, enabling more targeted and cost-effective solutions. As interdisciplinary collaborations grow, this synergy continues to reshape industries, fostering sustainable innovations for global challenges.
Title : Rational design of battery cathode materials
Kyeongjae Cho, University of Texas at Dallas, United States
Title : Pharmaceutical chemistry studies of novel biologics and drugs for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
Title : Theoretical modeling in organic nanophotonics: Processes and devices
Alexander Bagaturyants, Retired, Israel
Title : Hot atom chemistry - Past, present and future
Shree Niwas Chaturvedi, Centre for Aptitude Analysis and Talent Search, India
Title : Chemical engineering of vanadium, titanium or chromium zeolites for application in environmental catalysis
Stanislaw Dzwigaj, Sorbonne Université, France
Title : Distal functionalization via transition metal catalysis
Haibo Ge, Texas Tech University, United States