Switzerland-headed Clariant AG, a focused, sustainable, and innovative specialty chemical company, has signed a cooperation agreement with the prestigious compatriot Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich – ETH Zurich) to support research in catalysis and sustainable chemistry with a significant financial contribution over an initial period of ten years.
According to a statement, the goal of the partnership is, firstly, to advance the understanding of catalyst properties – from nano- to macroscale – and their performance. Secondly, together with the ETH Foundation, Clariant will sponsor and collaborate in fundamental chemical research projects, promoting talented ETH scientists and students.
We are honored to announce our research agreement with the prestigious ETH Zurich. The partnership, like those with other academic institutions, underscores our commitment to fostering innovation and R&D to develop groundbreaking products and solutions that add value to people, industries, and the environment, commented Hans Bohnen, member of Clariant’s Executive Committee
Founded in 1855, ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities, currently recognized as the sixth-best by QS World University Rankings. The university has a strong tradition in science and technology, which is reflected in its affiliation with 21 past Nobel Prize winners, including Albert Einstein.
At the forefront of catalysis research, the cutting-edge methods and materials developed by ETH Zurich have provided deep insights into previously undiscovered aspects of catalysis.
The new research collaboration with Clariant opens great opportunities for our scientists and students to expand their knowledge in catalysis, and benefit from first-hand expertise in the industrial application of novel technologies, said Detlef Guenther, VP of Research at ETH Zurich.
Clariant’s research cooperation with ETH Zurich is another important milestone for the company, further expanding its partnerships with prominent global academic institutions, which already include the Technical University of Munich, Germany, and Tianjin University, China.
There is no better way to develop the next generation of products than through a continuous exchange of ideas with future generations of scientists. We look forward to realizing many successful projects with ETH Zurich, said Marvin Estenfelder, Head of R&D at Clariant Catalysts.
