FLUORINE FRONTIERS:
A Symposium Honoring the Legacy of Boris Žemva
Ljubljana, September 9-11, 2024
Join us from September 9-11, 2024 in Ljubljana for the Fluorine Frontiers: A Symposium Honoring the Legacy of Boris Žemva
The symposium will take place at the Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia. Speakers at this symposium are by invitation only, however, others who are not invited speakers are most welcome to attend.
The Jožef Stefan Institute is of great importance to the field of fluorine chemistry because of its association with the research career of Prof. Boris Žemva. This symposium will honor Prof. Žemva’s past achievements in fluorine chemistry and their impacts on this very important and challenging field of research.
Details concerning the scientific program and social events will follow shortly. Welcome Reception will be held on Sunday evening September 8, 2024.
Prof. Dr. Boris Žemva (1940 – 2023)
On November 2, 2023, retired colleague Prof. Dr. Boris Žemva, a renowned scientist at the Jožef Stefan Institute, passed away. Boris made significant contributions to the field of inorganic fluorine chemistry, particularly in the areas of noble-gas chemistry and thermodynamically unstable fluorides in high oxidation states. His research work, which is published in over 150 peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals, has been recognized internationally. As head of the Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Technology and a member of the Scientific Council, Boris was also actively involved in international collaborations.
Prof. Žemva received several domestic and international awards throughout his career. In 1989, he received the Boris Kidrič Award for outstanding achievements in the field of fluorine chemistry. He was awarded the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Senior Research Prize from Germany in 1999. In 2001, he was elected the Science Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia in recognition of his collaborations with research groups worldwide and his promotion of Slovenia. In 2006, he received the prestigious American Chemical Society’s Award for his Creative Work in Fluorine Chemistry. In November 2011, Boris was honored with the highest scientific award in Slovenia, the Zois Award, for his lifetime achievements in the field of inorganic fluorine chemistry.
In addition to his scientific pursuits, Boris enjoyed outdoor activities such as hiking in the Julian Alps, music, good cuisine, and spending time with family and friends. He leaves behind a legacy of scientific excellence and is dearly missed.
Organizing Committee
Gašper Tavčar, Melita Tramšek, Evelin Gruden, Hélène P. A. Mercier and Gary J. Schrobilgen