UKPorMat Early Career Researchers Conference
First UKPorMat event for early career researchers, showcasing cutting-edge porous materials research and fostering networking opportunities.
UKPorMat meetings are organised by the Porous Materials Interest Group of theÅ·ÃÀAV(Å·ÃÀAV) and act as a focal point for researchers working across all aspects of porous materials, including synthesis and design, characterisation, applications, and modelling.
They span a broad range of materials, such as zeolites, Metal -organic Frameworks (MOFs), Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs), porous silicas, porous carbons, porous polymers, and porous organic cages.
The 2026 UKPorMat Early Career Researchers Conference marks the first iteration of a UKPorMat event dedicated exclusively to Early Career Researchers (ECRs).This new format is designed to showcase the work of PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and newly independent academics, while fostering a supportive environment for networking, collaboration, and career development within the UK porous materials community. By placing ECRs at the centre of the programme, the meeting aims to provide enhanced opportunities for oral presentations, discussion, and community building among emerging leaders in the field.
Registration for this event is free, helping to further support ECRs and ensure that cost is not a barrier to attendance and participation. The Conference will be held at the University of Liverpool, from 24th - 25th August 2026.
To stay up to date with conference details, we recommend joining the Å·ÃÀAV Porous Materials Interest Group, following the group's Bluesky feed (https://bsky.app/profile/rsc-pormat.bsky.social), and joining the LinkedIn group (https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8195923/)."
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Speakers
Prof. Kim Jelfs
Imperial College London
UK
Dr Matthew Cliffe
University of Cambridge
UK
Committees
Lauren McHugh
University of Liverpool
UK
Alexandros Katsoulidis
University of Liverpool
UK
Grace Farmer
University of Liverpool
UK
Jay McCarron
University of Liverpool
UK
Beth Turner
University of Liverpool
UK
Event details
Please download the abstract template, and submit your abstract via the abstract submission link provided.
Deadlines
Register for the event via the booking registration link provided.
Deadlines
University of Liverpool
Central Teaching Hub, University of Liverpool, Central Teaching Hub, Liverpool, L69 7BX, UK
Lauren McHugh
University of Liverpool
Department of Chemistry University of Liverpool Crown Street Liverpool L69 7ZD