Project R-17073

Educational X-border Center of Excellence in Separation Sciences (EXCESS). (Research)

Accelerating innovation drives the need for accurate and comprehensive chemical characterization (i.e. Separation Science), for which highly trained scientists are essential. However, the Meuse-Rhine region, internationally recognized in Separation Sciences, lacks a dedicated education/training centre focusing on comprehensive multidimensional chromatography, chemometrics and modelling. Researchers showed the need for educating Separation Sciences, while educational institutes and industrial partners increasingly seek local training opportunities for students, technicians, and researchers, often outsourced outside the region, which complicates logistics and highlights the urge for a regional education and innovation hub in Separation Sciences. The project aims to establish a hybrid Educational X-border Center of Excellence in Separation Sciences (EXCESS) responding to regional demands from educational institutions (Universities of Applied Sciences (UoAS)) and industries for highly skilled professionals in all facets of Separation Sciences. Advanced, practice-oriented training aligned with industry 4.0 needs given by EXCESS will enhance the region's innovation capacity and competitiveness. It will attract and retain international talent, foster new collaborations, and stimulate economic growth.

01 October 2026 - 30 September 2029