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
Cover JACS on Mechanism for Aromatic Nitration Catalyzed by Cytochrome P450 Enzymes from Rufomycin Biosynthesis
The JACS journal features on its front cover of the October 2026 issue the research article “Mechanism for Cover JACS on Mechanism for Aromatic Nitration Catalyzed by Cytochrome P450 Enzymes from Rufomycin Biosynthesis
PhD defense Enric Sabater Berzal
On 19th of October will be the defense of the doctoral thesis of Enric Sabater Berzal, titled “Bimetallic PhD defense Enric Sabater Berzal
PhD defense Judit Gálvez Benitez
On 16th of October will be the defense of the doctoral thesis of Judit Gálvez Benitez, titled “Simulation of PhD defense Judit Gálvez Benitez
European Researchers’ Night 2026 at IQCC
Every year in September since 2008, the IQCC is organizing together with the Scientific Culture and Digital Communication European Researchers’ Night 2026 at IQCC
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