About this lecture In his inaugural lecture, “Dancing Quantum Magic”, Professor Papic tackles quantum mechanics, one of the greatest triumphs of 20th-century physics, which continues to baffle scientists many of its core concepts, such as quantum entanglement, often called “spooky action at a distance”. For more information, please visit: https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/faculty-engineering-physical-sciences/events/event/6414/inaugural-lecture-professor-zlatko-papic-school-of-physics-and-astronomy

Professor Unterhitzenberger’s inaugural lecture, “Shaping Projects for Sustainable Futures”, explores the pivotal role of fairness, governance, and sustainability in project management. Drawing from her extensive research and professional experience, she examines how principles of organisational justice and equitable decision-making contribute to sustainable project outcomes. The lecture will address the growing need for projects to facilitate the integration of environmental, social, and economic considerations, emphasizing that fairness and collaboration among stakeholders are critical for achieving these objectives.

In his inaugural lecture, “Dependability in Large-Scale Systems”, Professor Jhumka will look at the impact of system and fault assumptions on the design of dependability in large scale systems.

In his inaugural lecture, “Green Chemistry: Navigating Catalysis, Solvents and AI”, Professor Nguyen explores how green chemistry is an essential pillar of modern chemical research, addressing the sustainability challenges inherent in chemical manufacturing and human activities.