Physical Chemistry Division


Our Division was established in 1974 after several successful events that brought together physical chemists nationally. To date, the Division continues to serve all those teaching and researching in physical chemistry and supports equity, diversity and inclusion in all divisional activities.

The Division spans all aspects of physical, computational and theoretical chemistry.

 

Our Purpose

The Division’s mission is to:

  • provide opportunities to Division members to network at national and international levels
  • enable Division members to showcase their latest research results and achievements
  • offer professional development opportunities to its members
  • promote career paths in physical chemistry to students
  • recognise the achievements of students, early career and leading researchers in physical chemistry.


Events 

Our Physical Division is very active in holding regular events. Highlights include:

  • We hold regular divisional meetings and student conferences to promote the research and teaching of physical chemistry. These events enable our members to strengthen existing networks and develop new opportunities.
  • Physical Chemistry Division Conference - The main focus of this meeting is to give students the opportunity to present their work, practice their presentation skills, and network with peers in the physical chemistry community. Conference themes include spectroscopy, computational chemistry, and the physical chemistry of solutions, surfaces, and interfaces. All levels, from undergraduate to PhD, are encouraged to attend. Academics and postdocs are welcome too!
   

WEBINARS

The PhysChem Division hosts regular webinars, with links and details to Division members by email.
  • Go to https://www.raci.org.au/
  • Top right corner, click "Login" to your account (follow instructions on page)
  • Top right corner, go to "My Account"
  • Right blue box, select "My Preferences"

Select "Division - Physical", then "Save" button, to subscribe to Physical Chemistry communications including newsletters and webinar reminders.


2023 WEBINARS

The Physical Chemistry Webinar Series is Back!

20th September, 1pm to 2pm Australian Eastern Time.

Prof. Sarah Masters (University of Canterbury, NZ) and

Dr Nisha Mehta (Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel)



6th September, 1pm to 2pm Australian Eastern Time:

Prof. Alister Page

Underscreening in Electrolytes - Insights From Molecular Dynamics and Quantum Chemistry

Dr Masnun Naher

Tetraaza Macrocyclic Copper(II) Complexes as Catalysts for Electrochemical Atom Transfer Radical Addition

VIA ZOOM LINK:  https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/85813477461?pwd=U2RzNU1scmlpaWtNa3pzMXNpeUY4UT09
Password:959885
 


Newsletters


Click here to download our March 2023 Newsletter
Click here to download our December 2021 Newsletter

Click here to download our September 2021 Newsletter

 

 

Divisional Awards

 

We present a range of awards to recognise the contribution of our members.

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Divisional Committee

Position Name
Chair - A/Prof David Wilson
Treasurer - Prof Alison Funston
Secretary - Dr Laura McKemmish
Conference Organiser - Dr Christopher Stewart Hansen
Communications - Dr Peter C. Sherrell
Student Representative - Mr Oisin Shiels

Click here to see the full list of the past chair of the Physical chemistry division

 

Become Involved

If you would like more information on our Division or how to become involved please contact us

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Chemistry in Australia Magazine

You will have online access to 4 quarterly issues of Chemistry in Australia, the RACI’s member magazine, per year.

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