Adriaan Minnaard

Prof. Dr. Ir. Adriaan Minnaard is a Professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering within the Chemical Biology 2 group at the University of Groningen, Netherlands.

• Focuses on organic synthesis using catalysis methodology
• Collaborates internationally with groups in chemistry (Codée, Bickelhaupt), biology (CNRS Toulouse), and medicine (Harvard Med School)
• Research spans from fundamental science (NWO/NIH funding) to application (Gates Foundation/industry)

His work addresses selective chemical modifications of complex molecules, including:

• World record hydroxyl group selectivity in oxidation (1/27 groups)
• Antibiotic resistance circumvention via 2-step aminoglycoside modification
• Photoredox/electrosynthesis applications on unprotected carbohydrates (first in 2018/2022)
• Development of renewable starting materials for pharma/coating industry

Current trends in his 318+ research outputs include:

• Advancements in electrochemical synthesis
• Expansion of glycolipid synthesis capabilities
• Integration of photoredox catalysis with carbohydrate chemistry
• Applications toward antibiotic development and diagnostic tools for tuberculosis