18th Ružička Days 2020

Dear Colleagues!

Given the favourable epidemic situation in all areas of the Republic of Croatia, which has enabled the mitigation of measures for prevention of COVID-19, we are honoured to inform you about the regular holding of an international conference 18th Ružička Days “Today Science – Tomorrow Industry” that traditionally will be held in Vukovar, the native town of famous Croatian scientist and Nobel laureate professor Lavoslav Ružička.

The conference is organized by the Croatian Society of Chemical Engineers (CSCE) and its partners, Faculty of Food Technology of University of Josip Juraj Strossmayer in Osijek, European Chemical Society (EuCheMS), and European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) .

The “Ružička's Days” is a traditional review of scientific activity from the field of chemistry, chemical & biochemical engineering, materials science and engineering, and related sciences, dedicated to the memory of the famous Croatian chemist and first Croatian Nobel Prize laureate professor Lavoslav (Leopold) Ružička.

The topic of the 18th meeting is “Today Science – Tommorow Industry” since the organizing committee wishes to emphasize the importance of the implementation of science research and achievements. The program will include plenary lectures of invited renowned speakers and scientific poster sessions.

It is important to point out that the Scientific and Organizing Committee will ensure the implementation of all protection measures for the Conference participants according to the recommendations of the Croatian Institute of Public Health. For this purpose, the number of visitors will be limited, seating will be marked in compliance with the recommended physical distance among visitors. The premises will be properly ventilated and disinfected, and a disinfectant dispenser and disposable masks will be provided at the entrance to the hall.

NOTE: In case of worsening of the epidemic situation, the Scientific and Organizing Committee has prepared the possibility of an e-conference, of which you will be notified in a timely manner.

We are looking forward to welcome you in Vukovar!

Professor Ante Jukić
Chairman of the Scientific and Organizing Committee