Malte Oppermann

Prof. Dr. Malte Oppermann is a full Professor at the University of Basel, leading the Ultrafast Chiral Dynamics Laboratory within the Department of Chemistry. His group specializes in developing cutting-edge time-resolved spectroscopic techniques to probe molecular transformations on femtosecond to microsecond timescales, focusing on chirality and structural dynamics in complex systems.

Research Focus:

• Ultrafast Chiral Spectroscopy: Using circularly polarized laser pulses to resolve structural changes in chiral systems.
• Molecular Motors & Protein Dynamics: Capturing conformational changes in synthetic motors and proteins in native environments.
• Photoactive Materials: Investigating light-energy conversion mechanisms in chiral photochemical systems.

His research bridges physics and chemistry, employing state-of-the-art laser technology and collaborating internationally across synthesis, spectroscopy, and theory.

Publications & Impact: Prof. Oppermann’s work (2011–2025) spans ultrafast spectroscopy, chiral dynamics, nanomaterials, and biomolecular photophysics. Key themes include spin-crossover dynamics, DNA photodamage, and plasmonic nanoparticles, with techniques like transient X-ray absorption and deep-UV circular dichroism.

Team & Opportunities: The group actively recruits MSc/PhD students and postdocs in physics, chemistry, and materials science. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Prof. Oppermann directly.