Computational Chemistry
New computational approaches to bridge the gap between theory and experiment.
Predictive Chemistry at the Confined Space
Supramolecular nanohosts for guest functionalization and reactivity in confined spaces.
Light-driven Synthetic Methodologies
New methodologies for the conversion of light energy into chemical bonds.
Sustainable Catalysis
Evolution towards more sustainable production methods via homogeneous catalysis.
RESEARCH TEAMS
Research carried out at IQCC is organized in several research teams led by either senior or junior scientists. Promising young investigators are given the opportunity to set up their own independent research teams. [More]
MASTER STUDIES
IQCC offers the Master in Advanced Catalysis and Molecular Modelling (MACMoM) with the commitment to transfer the most recent research in computational chemistry and catalysis to the future professionals. [More]
EVENTS
IQCC is involved in the organization of national and international conferences, with the participation of major figures in chemistry. The Girona Seminar and the GEQO meeting are the two main events. [More]
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
QCC is commited to raise public awareness of science by actively organizing dissemination and communication activities together with C4D, an offspring of the Institute that fosters innovation in digital science communication. [More]
Recent news
The concept of aromaticity after 200 years of benzene
Aromaticity is one of the most influential and widely used concepts in chemistry. Originally introduced to describe the The concept of aromaticity after 200 years of benzene
Nil Roig and Omkar Charapale win poster prize at the CBOND2026
This month (8-11 September, 2026) took place the CBOND2026 in Brussels, which included a poster session. Dr. Nil Nil Roig and Omkar Charapale win poster prize at the CBOND2026
Pedro Salvador Elected President of the European Committee for Chemical Bonding
The Institute of Computational Chemistry and Catalysis (IQCC) and the University of Girona are pleased to announce that Pedro Salvador Elected President of the European Committee for Chemical Bonding
Cover Org. Chem. Front. on a modular family of chiral cavitand receptors: tuning the chiroptical response of achiral fullerene guests
The Org. Chem. Front. journal features on its front cover of the August 2026 issue the research article Cover Org. Chem. Front. on a modular family of chiral cavitand receptors: tuning the chiroptical response of achiral fullerene guests
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