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Research quality
The unit has internationally recognised expertise in separation techniques. The 
publication rate is high and most papers are published in highly ranked journals in the 
field. The impact of the research is evidently based on a high number of invited 

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presentations at scientific conferences and on memberships of researchers in editorial 
boards of scientific journals and international scientific boards. 
The unit has a very clear strategy and plans in a broad area of research. In order to 
fulfil its objectives in developing analytical methods, the research is based on constant 
innovation. In order to understand the basic mechanisms of molecular recognition so 
that the analytical tools can be optimised, the unit extends its knowledge through 
effective and active collaborations to relevant topics such as the modelling of 
adsorption processes in chromatography separations, ionic liquids and molecular 
dynamics.
The unit’s present work is directed at developing new functional materials for the 
stationary phases of chromatographic techniques, new biomimicking instrumental 
techniques and the miniaturisation of analytical techniques.