Beate Koksch

Prof. Dr. Beate Koksch is a faculty member at Freie Universität Berlin, affiliated with the Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Organic Chemistry. She serves as Subproject Leader A4 in the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1349: Fluorine-Specific Interactions: Fundamentals and Applications, and also holds the role of Deputy Spokesperson of the Integrated Research Training Group (MGK) within the same CRC.

Her research focuses on organic and bioorganic chemistry with emphasis on fluorine-specific interactions. Key areas include:

• Design and synthesis of fluorinated biomolecules
• Chemical biology of fluorinated compounds
• Supramolecular systems involving fluorine
• Applications in medicinal chemistry and functional materials

The research conducted under her subproject contributes to the broader goals of CRC 1349, which integrates fundamental studies of fluorine interactions with applications in catalysis, materials science, and life sciences. Although specific publications are not listed in the source text, the thematic focus of the CRC suggests strong interdisciplinary output spanning chemistry and biochemistry.

She plays a significant role in training and mentoring early-career researchers through her leadership in the MGK, the graduate school component of the CRC. This includes organizing training events, workshops, and scientific development programs for PhD students.

Prof. Koksch is actively involved in collaborative research management and has contributed to organizing key events such as the Winter School and Fluorine Sommer School. She is based at Takustraße 3, 14195 Berlin, and can be contacted at koksch@chemie.fu-berlin.de.