Prince Ravat

Dr. Prince Ravat leads the Chemistry of Molecular Nanosystems group at the Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Würzburg. His research focuses on the bottom-up synthesis of enantiopure chiral molecules, structure–property relationships, and self-assembly behavior for organic electronics and spintronics.

• Education:
  • BSc and MSc from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (2008)
  • PhD at Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (2011–2014)
  • Habilitation at University of Würzburg (2019–2023)
• Professional Career:
  • Private Lecturer (Dr. rer. nat. habil.) since 2024
  • Research Group Leader since 2018
  • Postdoc at University of Basel (2014–2017)
  • JSPS Fellow at University of Tokyo (2017–2018)

Research Themes include chiroptical properties, spin-selective phenomena, and π-conjugated systems. His publications highlight helicene-based nanomaterials, diradicals, and optoelectronic applications.

Scientific Awards:

• 2024 Keck-Köppe Foundation Chemistry Prize
• 2023 Dr. Otto Röhm Memorial Prize
• 2022 ERC Starting Grant
• 2016 INSPIRE Faculty Award

He teaches Modern Synthetic Methods and mentors interdisciplinary projects in physical organic chemistry.