| The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) was conceived to become a centre of reference in Chemistry within the European scientific and technological community. With this in mind, ICIQ sets as its mission to lead, from the vantage point of molecular science, cross strategies for solving major social and economic problems, thereby contributoing to the establishment of a knowledge-based economy and, improving citizens' quality of life. |
ICIQ focuses its reserach in three main areas: Catalysis of chemical processes, the Institute's most extensive line of research, as a key technology for clean and sustainable production; Supramolecular chemistry as an entry to molecular nanotechnology; and Renewable energies and Environmental remedetion, the fastest growing field of research at ICIQ.
At present, ICIQ hosts 18 research groups led by senior and tenure track researchers hired after a rigorous selection process. We are especially proud ou ICIQ's Tenure Track Program as a mean to allow talented young researchers to start an independent career.
