Lars Longwitz

Dr. Lars Longwitz leads the AG Longwitz research group at the Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Hamburg, focusing on the development of hybrid catalysts that merge biochemical and chemical approaches. His work emphasizes sustainability, activity, and selectivity improvements through evolution-inspired design.

• University: University of Hamburg
• School: School of Natural Sciences
• Department: Department of Chemistry
• Academic Rank: Professor

His research explores the intersection of enzymatic and synthetic catalysis, leveraging evolutionary principles to enhance catalyst performance. Key areas include phosphorus redox systems, CO2 valorization, and environmentally benign processes.

Recent publications highlight his group's contributions to boron-enzyme hybrids (2024), room-temperature Wittig reactions (2019), and plasma-assisted catalyst immobilization (2020). These works span redox chemistry, sustainable synthesis, and biocatalytic engineering.

Longwitz also contributes to teaching in organic chemistry and integrated synthesis labs. The group actively engages in circular economy research, plastic recycling, and green chemistry principles.