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Institute of Physical Chemistry
Polish Academy of Sciences

Get to know the Institute of Physical Chemistry,
Polish Academy of Sciences

The Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IPC PAS) in Warsaw is one of the best Polish scientific units dealing with chemistry in the broadest sense of the word and in its category it is ranked among the highest in the rankings of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

The Institute was established on 19 March 1955 as the first chemical institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

At present, the IPC is strongly connected with the latest world directions of physical chemistry and chemical physics development.

The entity has the right to confer the academic degree of doctor and doctor habilitated in chemistry. We employ over 200 researchers, including 20 with the title of professor.

Subunits

IPC PAS for business

Researchers database

We have a database of over 200 research employees, including 20 with professorship.

Equipment database

Rich infrastructure and a modern equipment base at our disposal.

Patents

We are the owner and co-owner of several patent applications and patents.

Lecture and seminars

13 Feb 2026

A Love of Reactive Intermediates: Finding Belonging in Poland

Dr Arunlibertsen Lawzer
Coffee Seminar, Conference room
13 Feb 2026

Friday Morning Electrochemistry seminar

Elżbieta Jarosińska
online and conference room
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Lecture and seminars