Graduate course in theoretical chemistry and spectroscopy

Han-sur-Lesse Winterschool for Theoretical Chemistry and Spectroscopy

An advanced, residential programme where PhD students build depth in theory, computation, spectroscopy, and statistical mechanics with international lecturers and peers.

Edition 2026 November 23rd to 27th
Monday to Friday Han-sur-Lesse Belgium

Upcoming School

The next edition is planned for November 23rd 2026 - November 27th 2026.

Registration

Registration is not yet open. The programme is available, and registration details will be announced here once they are finalized.

Lecture Material

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2026 edition

Speakers and Topics

Focused courses by invited lecturers, combining conceptual depth with hands-on theoretical and computational work.

Dr. Aleksandr Kolganov

TU Delft and TU/e

Nuclear Quantum Effects and Where to Find Them

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To be decided

Title / topic to be decided

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To be decided

Title / topic to be decided

Dr. ir. Ivo Filot

TU/e

Plane-Wave Density Functional Theory

Academic scope

Core themes

The school brings together foundational theory, computational practice, and current methods used across molecular sciences.

Quantum chemistry Spectroscopy Molecular dynamics Statistical mechanics High-performance computing Emerging methods

Why attend

What participants gain

Advanced foundations

Build a stronger theoretical basis across chemistry, spectroscopy, thermodynamics, and simulation.

Hands-on exercises

Work through computational exercises that connect lectures to practical research workflows.

Research exchange

Discuss current work with peers and lecturers in an intensive residential setting.

Archive and lecture material

Explore previous editions

Earlier programmes, speakers, exercises, and lecture material remain available as a long-term resource.

All previous editions
2025 edition
4 speakers

2025 (November 24 - 28)

Domain des Masures, Han-sur-Lesse, Belgium 8 lecture resources
  • Dr. Katharina Doblhoff-Dier
    Computational Electrochemistry Dr. Katharina Doblhoff-Dier Leiden University Website
  • Dr. Veaceslav (Slava) Vieru
    Molecular magnetism - a computational approach Dr. Veaceslav (Slava) Vieru Maastricht University Website
  • Dr. Maxim Masterov
    High-performance computing Dr. Maxim Masterov Samenwerkende Universitaire Rekenfaciliteiten Website
  • Prof. dr. ir. Ivo Filot
    Ab-initio Microkinetics - From Energetics to Kinetics Prof. dr. ir. Ivo Filot Eindhoven University of Technology Website
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2024 edition
5 speakers

2024 (November 25 - 29)

Domain des Masures, Han-sur-Lesse, Belgium 11 lecture resources
  • Prof. dr. Evgeny Pidko
    Computational spectroscopy and catalysis Prof. dr. Evgeny Pidko Delf University of Technology Website
  • Prof. dr. Jun Huang
    Theory of Electrochemical Interfaces: Classical, Quantum, and A Middle Way Prof. dr. Jun Huang Forschungszentrum Jülich Website
  • Dr. ir. Menno Bokdam
    Accelarating first-principles based molecular dynamics simulations with machine learning Dr. ir. Menno Bokdam Twente University Website
  • Prof. dr. ir. Ivo Filot
    From Basics to Precision: Crafting a Plane-Wave DFT Code in Python Prof. dr. ir. Ivo Filot Eindhoven University of Technology Website
  • Adarsh Kalikadien
    Open Bidentate Ligand eXplorer (OBeLiX) workflow Adarsh Kalikadien Delft University Website
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