Schedule
| Time | Topic | Presenter |
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| 09:30 | Registration of participant (with coffee) | |
| 10:00 | Introduction of SerCoLab and Tosoh | Frank Vanderstraeten |
| 10:15 | Introduction to GPC/SEC technology and advanced detectors. | Dr. Subin Damodaran | 11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:30 | Studying star polymers using GPC with triple detection. | Prof. Ligia Passos Maia Obi |
| 12:00 | Molecular Tale of Degradable Polymers Narrated by GPC | Dr. Subin Damodaran |
| 12:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 | Introduction to TSKgel Columns | Dr. Tamoor Babur |
| 14:00 | END |
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Speakers
Prof. Lígia Passos Maia Obi
Prof. Lígia Passos Maia Obi holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of São Paulo (Brazil), with a focus on Green Chemistry and Polymer Synthesis, and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Chemistry from the same institution. She is currently a Professor at the Federal University of ABC (Brazil), where she teaches and supervises undergraduate and graduate students. Her scientific research focuses on the synthesis of polymers and the use of carbon dioxide for the synthesis, impregnation, and modification of polymers to obtain functional materials. She also works to promote internationalization and collaboration with industry and judicial sector through consulting, teaching, and joint research projects. Prof. Maia Obi is currently a Visiting Researcher at the University of Liège (Belgium), working on Carbon Fixation in Degradable Polymers.
Dr. Tamoor Babur
Dr. Tamoor Babur is the Territory Manager for GPC/SEC solutions across EMEA at Tosoh Bioscience, specializing in advanced polymer and biomolecule characterization. He earned his Master’s and Ph.D. in polymer chemistry and characterization from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany, completing his doctorate in 2017. His research focused on the structure and relaxation dynamics of comb-like polymers with rigid backbones, utilizing techniques such as DMA, XRD, and chromatography.
Following his Ph.D., Dr. Babur worked as a Development Chemist in the paints industry, gaining practical experience in applied polymer systems. Since joining Tosoh Bioscience in 2022, he has been responsible for driving business growth for GPC/SEC products and services, identifying new opportunities, and building strong client relationships. He collaborates closely with academia and industry to advance chromatographic technologies for molecular weight and structural analysis, enabling deeper insights into polymers, biopolymers, and other complex materials.
Dr. Subin Damodaran
Dr. Subin Damodaran received his doctorate in chemistry from Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany in 2016. During his PhD he was actively characterising various finished and semi-finished polymer products using spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. Since 2016, he joined as Product specialist and an integral part of the GPC team of Tosoh Bioscience. He is currently working as Product Manager for GPC/SEC instruments, columns and detectors produced by Tosoh.
Ing. Frank Vanderstraeten [SerCoLab]
Frank Vanderstraeten graduated as an Industrial Engineer in Chemistry with an option in Biochemistry in '91 at KIH Oostende. After selling bulkchemicals and ingredients for food he sold spectroscopy instrumentation (UV-Vis, IR, AAS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, HR-ICP-MS, and NMR) for Varian, then Thermo Fischer Scientific and Agilent. 8 Years ago he joined SerCoLab, specialised in custom made HPLC-solutions from Knauer and GPC- instrumentation from Tosoh Bioscience.
Practical information
Université de Liège - Campus du Sart
S34, it is located on floor -1 (underground) and in Building B5b, building of Department of Physics
Tuesday 9 december 2025
Start: 9:30
Anyone who is working on polymers wether they are synthetic or bio-based.
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Partners
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Tosoh Bioscience
Terms & conditions
- Registration for the seminar is free of charge.
- The registration includes access to all seminar sessions, lunch, and coffee breaks.
- The seminar features distinguished speakers, which makes your attendance crucial.
- If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us in writing at least 7 days prior to the event.
- Cancellations made less than 7 days before the event or no-shows on the day of the seminar will be charged a fee of [specified amount] to cover the costs incurred.
- This policy is in place to ensure that we can accommodate all interested participants and manage resources effectively.
If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute in your place at no additional charge. Please notify us of any substitutions in writing at least 7 days prior to the event.
The organizers reserve the right to make necessary changes to the seminar schedule, including substitution of speakers and adjustments to the program. Such changes do not entitle participants to any compensation.
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