About
Dr. Niklas Herrmann is a postdoctoral researcher in the group of Prof. Pol Besenius at the Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU). His research focuses on neuroimaging with hydrogels, quantum defects in carbon nanotubes, and supramolecular assembly of metalloamphiphiles. He has collaborated with institutions like Graphenea, DWI Leibniz Institute, and University of California Riverside.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry (2020–2024), KU Leuven, Belgium
- Master of Science in Chemistry (2017–2020), University of Göttingen, Germany
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (2014–2017), University of Göttingen, Germany
His research interests span bioimaging, nanosensor development, and materials chemistry. Recent work explores photoluminescence modulation of 2D materials, 2D polymerization kinetics, and defect-enabled functionalization of carbon nanotubes for biomedical and sensing applications. Publications highlight advancements in fluorescent nanosensors, supramolecular hydrogels, and covalent modification strategies.
Scientific Awards:
- DAAD Promos Fellowship (2019)
- ERC Consolidator Grant (SUPRAVACC, part of collaborative projects)
He has contributed to interdisciplinary studies bridging chemistry, neuroscience, and plant biology, with grants supporting secondments at Graphenea and collaborations with RWTH Aachen. His work is documented in journals like Nature, ACS Applied Bio Materials, and Angewandte Chemie.
