Jesper Bendix

Jesper Bendix is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. Born on August 6, 1965 in Copenhagen, Denmark, he has established himself as a leading researcher in inorganic chemistry with a focus on molecular magnetism and bioinorganic systems. His academic journey began with a Cand. scient. degree in chemistry from the University of Copenhagen in 1993, followed by a Ph.D. in 1998.

• Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen (2004-present)
• Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen (2004-present)
• Head of Inorganic Chemistry group (2005-present)
• Head of Ph.D. school at Department of Chemistry (2007-present)

Professor Bendix's research spans bioinorganic chemistry, magnetic chemistry, electronic structure theory, and inorganic synthesis. His work particularly focuses on lanthanide complexes, molecular magnetism, and the design of coordination compounds with specific magnetic properties. He has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between molecular structure and magnetic behavior in transition metal and rare earth complexes.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward advanced molecular magnetism research, particularly with lanthanide systems and their potential applications in quantum computing and high-density data storage. The research spans fundamental electronic structure investigations to practical applications in molecular electronics and spintronics.

• Ellen and Niels Bjerrums Chemistry Prize (2006)

Professor Bendix has supervised numerous graduate students through his research group, which has included 5 Ph.D. students (1 shared), 1 Masters student, and 3 bachelor-project students. His research has been supported by substantial funding, with total grant amounts reaching approximately 8 million DKK from various sources including the Danish Natural Science Research Council, ELTRA, and Carlsberg Foundation. His administrative contributions include leadership roles in the Inorganic Section of The Danish Chemical Society and organization of international conferences.

His research group maintains strong international collaborations, with research visits to institutions including Max-Planck Institut für Strahlenchemie, California Institute of Technology, and University of Berne. The group utilizes advanced instrumentation including EPR spectrometers and SQUID magnetometers, with significant equipment funding secured through competitive grants.