Stephan Hohloch

Stephan Hohloch is an Associate Professor of Coordination Chemistry (Molecular Inorganic Chemistry) at the University of Innsbruck, within the Department of General, Inorganic and Theoretical Chemistry. His research focuses on N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs), mesoionic carbenes (MICs), and phosphine ligands in the chemistry of early transition metals, lanthanides, and actinides, with applications in catalysis, molecular magnetism, and small molecule activation. He leads the Hohloch Lab, which explores advanced synthetic methods and reactivity patterns in inorganic systems.

Education:

• Bachelor/Master in Chemistry at University of Stuttgart and ETH Zurich (2004-2010)
• PhD (summa cum laude) at University of Stuttgart and Freie Universität Berlin under Prof. B. Sarkar (2010-2014)
• DAAD Postdoc at UC Berkeley/Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (2015-2017)

Research interests emphasize ligand design for heavy-element chemistry, including actinides and lanthanides. Notable achievements include pioneering work on NHC-mediated catalysis, redox-active ligands, and structural diversity in uranium and molybdenum complexes. His group has developed novel synthetic routes for functionalized transition metal complexes with applications in energy storage, catalysis, and molecular magnetism.

Awards:

• DAAD Postdoc Fellowship (2015)
• Daimler & Benz Foundation Grant (2018)
• Young Academy Membership (2019)
• Venia Docendi (2023)

Advising & Grants: Supervised multiple postdocs and PhD students (details not listed). Secured grants including DFG and industry partnerships. Active in international collaborations on actinide chemistry and catalytic systems.

Labs/Teams: Hohloch Lab focuses on state-of-the-art synthetic methodologies, employing advanced techniques like NMR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, and electrochemical analysis. Collaborates with the Center for Chemistry and Biomedicine for interdisciplinary projects.