Professor Nico Fischer Presents Inaugural Lecture on Catalysis and Sustainability

The Catalysis Institute congratulates Professor Nico Fischer, Director of the Institute, on the presentation of his inaugural lecture, Catalysis as Key Enabler of a Just and Sustainable Transition.

N Fischer at Inaugural lecture — **Prof Nico Fischer credited family, staff, students, and collaborators, among others, for his outstanding contribution to climate change and renewable fuels for breakthrough technologies.**

During the lecture, Professor Fischer explored how catalysis can contribute to addressing global challenges such as climate change, sustainable energy production and the transition away from fossil resources. He highlighted research underway at the Catalysis Institute, including technologies to convert waste plastics into hydrogen, transform carbon dioxide into valuable products, and develop sustainable fuels

N Fischer — **Prof Nico Fischer’s inaugural lecture focused on entrepreneurship and innovation, two of the missions of UCT’s Strategy 2030.**

The lecture also showcased the important role of collaboration, innovation, and postgraduate research in advancing scientific solutions that support a more sustainable future.