Malte BrasholzView profile
Professor
Prof. Dr. Malte Brasholz is a faculty member in the Institute of Chemistry at the University of Rostock, where he leads the research group focused on Organic Chemistry—Synthesis Methods and Catalysis. His work bridges fundamental organic synthesis with modern photocatalytic techniques and flow chemistry applications. Research Interests: Photochemistry and photocatalysis under visible light Development of novel synthetic methodologies Synthesis of biologically active compounds Application of flow chemistry and microreactor systems Tandem and cascade reaction design Sustainable and orthogonal catalytic processes The recent publications highlight a strong trend in photoredox-induced cascade reactions, particularly involving dearomatization, cyclization, and oxidation sequences. His work integrates ruthenium-based photocatalysts and organocatalytic systems to achieve complex molecular architectures efficiently. These efforts are primarily directed toward heterocyclic compound synthesis with potential pharmaceutical relevance. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While specific details on students or grant funding are not mentioned in the text, Prof. Brasholz leads an active research group engaged in doctoral and master's level supervision, as typical for a university professor in Germany. The group's structure implies ongoing mentorship and likely participation in national or institutional research funding programs. Labs and Teams: The Brasholz Research Group at the University of Rostock operates within the Institute of Chemistry, focusing on experimental organic synthesis. The team conducts research in photochemistry, catalysis, and flow chemistry, utilizing modern laboratory infrastructure including microreactor setups. The group disseminates findings through peer-reviewed publications and contributes to academic teaching in chemistry programs.
