- Oral Presentations (20 min):
- Flash Presentations (5 min):
- Sponsor Presentations (5 min):
📑 General TOPICS:
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📌 General Topics:
Organic and Polymer Sciences
Inorganic and Coordination Chemistry
Applied Biomedical, Electronics, Optoelectronics and Environmental Sciences
Green chemistry for sustainable development
Computational chemistry and Chemoinformatics
📌 Presentation types:
Plenary lectures - 40 minutes (35 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A)
Oral Presentations - 20 minutes (15 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A)
Flash presentation - 5 minutes (3 minutes for presentation and 2 minutes for Q&A)
Poster presentation (A0/A1 format)
About The Event
Timisoara's "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry will host the 18th edition of the conference with foreign participation, "New Trends in Chemistry Research," on September 2-4, 2026. (Romania).
This international meeting promises to be a pinnacle of scientific excellence, collaborative spirit, and valuable discussions, bringing together leading minds, researchers, PhD students, and professionals from various fields of chemistry. From organic and inorganic chemistry to computational and green chemistry, the conference will offer specialized tracks to meet attendees' diverse interests and expertise and establish new fruitful collaborations.
Where
24 Mihai Viteazu Boulevard,
Romanian Academy Hall,
Timișoara, Romania
When
Wednesday to Friday
September 2-4, 2026
Event Speakers
Here are our speakers
COMING SOON
- Plenary lectures (40 min):
schedule & posters COMING SOON
The 18th Edition of New Trends in Chemistry Research
local time: Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), UTC/GMT+03:00

Registration of participants
Keynote
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COFFEE BREAK
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LUNCH BREAK
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Group photo picture
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Registration of participants
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LUNCH BREAK
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Conference Dinner:
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Flash presentations (5 minutes each):
COFFEE BREAK
Conference Awards
Closing Remarks
Group photo picture
Info
Deadlines:
Registration form and abstract submission: June 30, 2026
Announcement of paper acceptance: July 1, 2026
Registration of the participants:
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 8.00-8.50
in the hall of "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Romanian Academy,
24 Mihai Viteazu Boulevard, Timisoara.
2026 Synthetic Program:
To be announced
2026 Conference Awards:
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Best YOUNG SCIENTIST oral presentation:
(offered by Romanian Society of Chemistry and Coriolan Dragulescu Institute of Chemistry)
Best FLASH presentation:
(offered by Romanian Society of Chemistry and Coriolan Dragulescu Institute of Chemistry)
Best POSTER
(offered by Romanian Society of Chemistry and Coriolan Dragulescu Institute of Chemistry)
Special oral presentation prize:
(offered by Coriolan Dragulescu Institute of Chemistry)
Event Venue
The "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry is located in Timișoara - Romania
The 2026 event takes place in Romanian Academy Hall, 24 Mihai Viteazu Boulevard.
"Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry
timeline:
1951 - Academician Coriolan Drăgulescu started, in Timișoara, the organization of the scientific research network of the Romanian Academy. The initial research groups were those already existing at the departments of the Faculty of Chemical Engineering within the Timișoara Polytechnic Institute.
1953 - The Timișoara Scientific Research Base of the Romanian Academy was established
1956 - Chemistry research groups were organized in a distinct section (Chemistry Section of the Timișoara Scientific Research Base of the Romanian Academy)
2001 - The Department of Chemistry becomes the "Timișoara Institute of Chemistry of the Romanian Academy".
2019 - The institute changes its name to "Coriolan Drăgulescu Institute of Chemistry".
2024 Snapshots
"New Trends in Chemistry Research" Timișoara
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about Timișoara
The capital of the historical province of Banat, Timișoara is the residence of Timiș County and the cultural and economic centre of the western part of Romania.
The city was built over an ancient Roman fortress, and the first documentary attestation dates back to the 12th century.
Timișoara owns the largest ensemble of old buildings in Romania, consisting of the urban ensembles of the Cetate, Iosefin, Elisabetin and Fabric neighbourhoods.
It is a multicultural city, influenced by various ethnic communities, especially German, Hungarian, Serbian and Roma, but also Italian and Greek
The varied architecture, the influences of the Viennese Baroque and the multitude of parks have earned Timișoara the reputation of "Little Vienna" and the "City of Parks".
Timișoara is a friendly and user-friendly city, with more than 40,000 students, a vibrant creative sector, and an array of welcoming cultural institutions. In 2023, the city of Timișoara was designed "European Capital of Culture". lt hosted a series of exhibitions highlighting important figures of Romanian and European art, while transforming the plazas and the parks into worldwide connected stages.
"Timișoara 2023 European Capital of Culture" event snapshots:
Views from Timisoara
photo credits: Primaria Timisoara, Consiliul Judetean Timisoara, Casa de Cultură a Municipiului Timișoara, Timisoara 2023 European capital of Culture, Opera Nationala Romana Timisoara, Filarmonica Banatul, JazzX, Flight Festival, Festivalul Inimilor
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CHAIRPERSONS
Dr. Liliana CSEH "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania Dr. Alina BORA "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania -
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Acad. Maria ZAHARESCU Romanian Academy, Bucuresti, Romania Prof. Dr. Francisc PÉTER Politehnica University Timişoara, Romania Prof. Evamarie HEY-HAWKINS Leipzig University, Germany Dr. Yann SARAZIN Université de Renee, France, Dr. Alessandro PELLIS University of Genova, Genova, Italy Prof. Fabio ARICÒ Università Ca' Foscari, Venezia, Italy Dr. Livius COTARCĂ LC Consulting, Udine, Italy Prof. Gary HIX Middlesex University, Hendon, United Kingdom Conf. Dr. Ioana Luiza GAINA Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Dr. Ramona CURPĂN "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania Dr. Sorin AVRAM "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania Dr. Aurelia VIȘA "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania Dr. Elisabeta I. SZERB "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania Dr. Nicoleta PLEȘU "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania Dr. Simona MUNTEAN "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania Dr. Ana-Maria LACRĂMĂ "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania -
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Dr. Carmen CREȚU "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania Dr. Ildiko BUTĂ "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania Dr. Ionela FRÂNGU "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania Dr. Orsina VERDEȘ "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania Dr. Luminita CRIŞAN "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania Dr. Andreea NISTOR "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania Dr. Roxana NICOLA "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania Chim. Daniela ISTRATE "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania Dr. Sorin MARINESCU "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania Dr. Cristian NEANU "Coriolan Drăgulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Timisoara, Romania
F.A.Q
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Conference language
The official language of the conference is English.
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Attending conference
All conferences will be held in Academy Hall.
Is it possible to attend virtually the NEW TRENDS conference?
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Presentations (lecture, oral, flash)
How long is a presentation?
The presentation time is in accordance with the presentation type as follows
• Plenary lectures - 40 minutes (35 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A)
• Oral Presentations - 20 minutes (15 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A)
• Flash presentation - 5 minutes (3 minutes for presentation and 2 minutes for Q&A)For flash presentation section, also a paper poster is required?
No, if you choose the flash poster presentation, no additional paper poster is required.
You need to prepare only a 3 minutes power point presentation with the description of your work.What is the accepted format for plenary/oral/flash presentation? When should the presentation be sent?
The recommended format is PowerPoint or similar presentations.
The material will be brought on a USB or sent via conference e-mail (if the authors agree), uploaded to the conference laptop and checked before the appropriate session to avoid any inconvenience. -
Poster presentation
What size should be the poster?
Each poster will be displayed on a standing panel kit, in a portrait orientation.
Poster size should not exceed A0 dimension (1189 x 841 mm). We kindly recommend an A1 poster size (841 x 594 mm).
Please note that the oversized posters that may obstruct an adjacent poster will not be displayed.Where and when should I expose the poster?
The posters will be displayed after registration and will remain displayed throughout the poster session.
Please pin the poster on the poster board where appropriate number is displayed.
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Registration fee
What does the registration fee include?
Standard registration fee includes: 1 plenary or oral presentation and 1 poster, conference materials, lunches, coffee breaks, cocktail socialization, and social activities.
For accompanying person, separately fee will be charged. Please see the registration fee section on the conference web site.
The registration fee does not include the accommodation and dinner.How and when should the registration fee be paid?
There are two possibilities to make the payment as follows:
bank account transfer:
1. By transferring the required amount directly from the Institution or your bank account to the designated bank account of the “Coriolan Dragulescu” Institute of Chemistry. (for bank account details please click Register section on the conference webpage)
Please note that banks and other payment providers are likely to charge a fee to customers making international money transfers.
on site cash payment:
2. Cash payment in the first day of the conference, at the participant registration section. Please note that even if the payment is made in cash, the information for issuing an invoice must be prepared. -
Invoice Payment
Should I ask for the invoice before or after payment?
It's generally recommended to request an invoice before the payment. This allows organizers to monitor participant details and payment.What information are required for issuing the invoice?
Represented institution: VAT(CUI): Bank Name: Address: SWIFT Code: Account number: Amount due:Participant Name - will be specified on the invoice body.
Please note that the invoice for the payment of the registration fee will be issued in the name of the represented institution specifying the participating person. -
Authors registration
What is the procedure for registration as an author?
www.newtrends-timisoara.roStep 1. On the website above, click on the register section, in order to download the registration form and abstract template.
Step 2. Please fill in the required information, presentation type, contact author, and contribution title. Please specify the name of the accompanying person, if applicable.
Step 3. Please use the abstract template provided on the website to edit your abstract.
Please note that the body of the abstract must not exceed 1 page and must be submitted as a "word" document.
Step 4. The registration form and the abstract should be sent via e-mail to the newtrends@acad-icht.tm.edu.roThe name of attached file should have the form: Name_poster.docx
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Participants registration
Where the conference registration does takes place?
The conference registration will take place in the lobby of the “Coriolan Dragulescu” Institute of Chemistry, 24 Mihai Viteazu bvd., Timisoara, every day of the conference between 8 and 8.50 a.m. -
Participant photo
When should the participant send a photo?
For plenary/oral/flash presentations, participants are asked, if they agree, to submit a photo to be associated with the presentation profile on the conference website.
Register
Please, fill in the registration form / abstract and send them to the following email address:
Please follow the submission guidelines for abstract
1 Plenary Presentation:
• 850 Lei (~170 €) Standard registration
• 700 Lei (~140 €) SChR members registration
1 Oral Presentation + 1 Poster:
• 700 Lei (~140 €) Standard registration
• 600 Lei (~120 €) SChR members registration
1 Flash or Poster Presentation:
• 400 Lei (~80 €) Students, PhD students, Junior Researchers
Accompanying Person:
• 400 Lei (~80 €)
In order to pay the registration fee, we ask you cordially to send the following data to the email address:
newtrends@acad-icht.tm.edu.ro
An invoice issued for an Institution:
Name of the participant
Registration fee
Name of the Institution
Fiscal code/Tax code of the institution
Address
SWIFT or Number Account
Name of the Bank
An invoice issued for a private individual:
Name and Surname
National Identification Number/Personal Numerical Code (CNP)
Address
Registration fee
The invoice will be sent as a pdf attachment to the e-mail indicated as your contact address.
The participant/payer is responsible for any bank charges/fees associated with the payment.
Contact Us
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📭 Address
“Coriolan Drăgulescu” Institute of ChemistryB-dul. Mihai Viteazu nr. 24 300223 Timișoara Jud. Timiș ROMÂNIA.


















































































