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The RCO (Reactivity and Organometallic Catalysis) research team is located in the Chemistry Department of the University of Namur. Researchers are housed in two recently equipped synthesis laboratories and a physical measurement and spectroscopy laboratory. Offices and a meeting room are located next to the laboratories, in an area dedicated to team members and students.

The UCO's research focuses on the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. A first axis focuses on organic synthesis, applied to natural and non-natural molecules with biological and pharmacological activity and to the development of new reactions. The second focuses on bio-organic chemistry and the mechanistic study of enzymes. A third focuses on the study of the chemical reactivity of new acidic and basic species and their use in catalysis.

An Interreg France-Wallonie-Vlaanderen project on indoor air quality (IAQ).

In 2022, Professor Guillaume Berionni was awarded an ERC consolidation grant.

Promoter (PI) Guillaume BERIONNI is also affiliated to the NISM Institute (FSM Cluster)Other membersAssistant : Oumayma Ben RomdhanePost-doc researchers: Sophie Rodrigues, Romain Losa and Akshitha SelvarajDoctors: Nicolas Niessen, Antoine Willems, Sayandip Chakraborty, Maxence Bonnevial and Merlin Lieuwouo ChimiInterns: Leny Gassas, Dorian JarlanAdministrative assistant: Marion Mathot May 2024 2nd row, left to right: Marion Mathot, Sophie Rodrigues, Nicolas Niessen, Merlin Lieuwouo Chimi, Tom Nazé, Antoine Willems, Lina Guinefa1st row, left to right: Mathilde Lebreton, Maxence Bonnevial, Sayandip Chakraborty, Guillaume Berionni, Julia Volk, Kajetan Bijouard, Oumayma Ben Romdhane RCO in detail SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Homepage See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Our research See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Our equipment See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Join us See content

The Laboratoire de Chimie et d'Electrochimie des Surfaces (CES) began its activities in 1998 with a focus on the chemistry and electrochemistry of structured surface materials.The CES aims to design surface and interface materials and manufacture them using chemical processes, in particular electrochemistry, self-assembly and soft chemistry. These surface materials can be assemblies of organic and/or inorganic films, thin or ultra-thin, on metal substrates, metal oxides and polymer films.

Research in chemistry didactics is a relatively recent field of study at the University of Namur. Attached to the IRDENa research institute, the URDC aims to understand the didactic processes at play during teaching-learning situations involving content to be taught in chemistry. This research thus contributes both to the construction of cutting-edge knowledge in the field and to the development of new training devices and innovative pedagogies.

UCESA's research focuses explore corrosion and medical materials. Research is mainly focused on the chemistry and electrochemistry of surface materials and structured interfaces. Research focuses on the functionalization of surfaces, the electrochemical elaboration of biomaterials and anti-corrosion coatings, and the development and application of local electrochemical analyses.

Collaborations can range from one-off projects to long-term research programs. With industryThe fields covered range from the agri-food industry, the pharmaceutical industry, to the chemical industry, the oil industry, metallurgy, etc. For education In the field of education, the Department organizes several pedagogical days each year for secondary school teachers.It also makes its didactic laboratories available to all teachers in colleges and athénées. ExpertiseRegularly, members of the Department take part as experts in various national or European commissions. Research conducted within the Department has tangible repercussions on society: It contributes to innovation in healthcare and energy. They offer solutions for pollution control, energy storage and healthcare. They train researchers for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. They provide solutions for corrosion and medical materials. They improve teaching practices in chemistry, training tomorrow's scientists. Basic chemistry: exploitation and/or production of raw materials; Parachemistry: consumer products, e.g. cosmetics, household products; Pharmaceutical industry: medicines for human and animal use; Process chemistry: rubber, plastics. Some work abroad. Find out more about the department SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Studies See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Research See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Members See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Contact See content

Our group has 3 highly-equipped laboratories for organic and organometallic synthesis.

Post-docs & PhD students Postdoctoral position (24 months) in main-group chemistry starting in June 2025ContextIn the framework of the ERC consolidator project "B-Yond" financed by the Horizon Europe programme, a postdoc position is available in the Reactivity, Catalysis and Organometallic (RCO) chemistry research group (Prof. Berionni) at the chemistry department. Berionni) at the chemistry department of the University of Namur.Job descriptionAs a postdoctoral researcher with excellent expertise in main-group chemistry, you will investigate the coordination of ammonia and ammonia surrogates with boron Lewis acids and superacids. The coordination of small molecules (NH3, N2 and other N-containing molecules) with these Lewis acids will be investigated and the reactivity and structure of the resulting Lewis adducts will be analysed experimentally and computationally. More information on the EURAXESS Jobs platform Students & Trainees Don't hesitate to send us your application, we regularly have the space and time to support you during your dissertation or internship!Send us your application: guillaume.berionni@unamur.be Contact RCO PI Professor Guillaume Berionni guillaume.berionni@unamur.be Administrative assistant Marion Mathot marion.mathot@unamur.be RCO in detail SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Our research See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Our team See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Our equipment See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Homepage See content

Management Johan Wouters Department Manager +32 (0)81 72 45 32 johan.wouters@unamur.be Evelyne Boca Secretary +32 (0)81 72 54 44 enseignement.chimie@unamur.be Annick Bonmariage Secretary +32 (0)81 72 45 32 direction.chimie@unamur.be Find out more about the department SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Studies See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Research See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Service to society See content SVG .cls-1 { fill: #323232; stroke-width: 0px; } Members See content