Sebastian Meier

Sebastian Meier is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on NMR spectroscopy, biochemistry, and catalytic processes, particularly in carbohydrate conversion and metabolic pathway analysis. He leads projects involving enzymatic oxidation mechanisms, microbial interactions, and sustainable chemical synthesis. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with applications in biotechnology and renewable resource utilization.

Research interests include NMR-based metabolic tracking, enzyme mechanism studies, and the development of novel catalytic systems. Recent studies have explored transient species in acid-catalyzed reactions, antibiotic tolerance in bacteria, and metabolic adaptations in pathogens. His lab collaborates internationally on topics ranging from plant pathogen stealth strategies to marine enzyme characterization.

Advising activities include supervising multiple PhD projects on topics like carbon-carbon bond formation from bio-derived substrates, dynamic combinatorial chemistry, and solvent effects in catalysis. Key collaborations span institutions such as the DTU Microbes Initiative, emphasizing microbial systems analysis. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal targets related to clean energy and sustainable chemistry.