Join us on 26 February to discover the chemistry behind the aromas and flavours of one of the world’s favourite beverages

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Java. Cup of Joe. Morning fix. Coffee isn’t just a drink – it’s a global phenomenon with deep roots in culture and history. An estimated 2 billion cups are consumed worldwide every single day, making it one of the planet’s most popular beverages (after water). But have you ever stopped to think about what science actually goes in to making your morning go-to? Behind the comforting aroma and rich flavour many of us love lies a fascinating world of chemistry.

Grab your favourite mug and join us for an hour-long interactive webinar that takes you beyond the beans and into the science that shapes this popular morning ritual. We will be joined by two leading coffee chemistry experts applying electrochemistry and computational chemistry to transform bean to brew.

During this webinar, you will learn:

  • How electrochemical reactions influence every stage of coffee production – and why they matter for taste and quality
  • The science behind brewing: hot vs cold, bean origin, roast level, and how these factors create distinct flavours and chemical profiles
  • Gain a new appreciation for the coffee production process and the science behind this beloved taste

A certificate of attendance will be provided soon after the event. You do not need to request this – only those who attend the webinar live will be eligible.

Christopher Hendon

Portrait of Christopher Hendon, computational chemist and coffee scientist at the University of Oregon

Christopher Hendon is a computational chemist with interests in energy materials and electrochemistry. He obtained his BSc Adv Hons from Monash University, Australia (2011) and PhD from the University of Bath, UK (2015). After a two-year postdoc at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US, he joined the University of Oregon where he is now an associate professor. His research group uses high performance computing to study the electronic properties of defective materials. His other passion is coffee. He authored the book Water For Coffee as well as numerous peer-reviewed articles on the topic and leads both a laboratory and startup using electrochemistry to study liquid foods.

 

Niny Rao

Portrait of Niny Rao, an asociate profesor of chemistry at Thomas Jefferson University

Niny Rao is an associate professor of chemistry at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, US. Her research centers on coffee chemistry, particularly cold brew extraction, antioxidants, and specialty coffee quality. She holds a PhD in computational chemistry and a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, which shape her interdisciplinary approach. With additional training in wine studies, she also explores wine chemistry and fermentation. She enjoys using familiar foods and drinks to make chemistry accessible and engaging for audiences worldwide.

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How do I access the live event?

This webinar will take place using the GoToWebinar platform. When you register, you will be sent a unique URL to join the live event at time of broadcast – this URL will also be sent as a reminder shortly before the broadcast. Just click this link to open the webinar in your browser. GoToWebinar supports the current or previous five versions of Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge and also supports Safari on Mac devices.

Will I get a certificate?

A certificate of attendance will be provided by email soon after the event. You do not need to request this – only those who attend the webinar live will be eligible. Your certificate will show your name exactly as you have entered it on the registration form.

Are closed captions available?

GoToWebinar provides automatically generated captions – these can be switched on during the broadcast. As they are automatically generated they may struggle with some scientific terminology.

What if I can’t attend the live broadcast?

A link to the recorded version will be sent shortly after broadcast, so you can catch up when you’re available.

I’m having difficulty signing up using the registration form. What should I do next?

Try connecting to a different network or using a different device – a security setting somewhere may be preventing the form from working as it should. If you’re still having problems, please get in touch with Chemistry World here.

My confirmation email didn’t arrive, can you help?

Please check any spam filters you or your institution have in place – the email will have come from an @gotowebinar.com address.

If the email hasn’t been caught in a filter, please contact us and we can attempt to resend your confirmation email. However if there is a security setting that prevented you from receiving the email in the first place, the same thing is likely to happen again. If need be, we can also send you the join link and some instructions in a separate email, so you should still be able to join the event.

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