Nils Trapp

Dr. Nils Trapp is a Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences at ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Laboratory of Organic Chemistry (LOC). His research focuses on organic chemistry, crystallography, supramolecular chemistry, and materials science. Key interests include molecular recognition, crystal structure determination, and the design of novel organic materials with responsive properties. Recent work explores thermoresponsive crystalline systems and advanced nickel-catalyzed reactions. He contributes to the development of synthetic methods for complex organic molecules and supramolecular assemblies.

His publications span structural elucidation of organic compounds, design of molecular switches, and investigations into reaction mechanisms. Notable studies include the synthesis of self-destructive crystals and the creation of large macrocyclic structures. Trapp collaborates on projects involving fluorine chemistry, transition metal complexes, and nanomaterials. His lab, LOC, emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to organic chemistry challenges.