Carl Christoph Tzschucke

Prof. Dr. Carl Christoph Tzschucke is a Chemistry Professor at Freie Universität Berlin, affiliated with the Department of Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy and the Organic Chemistry division. His research focuses on transition metal complexes and their applications in catalytic organic reactions, particularly in C-H functionalization and mechanistic studies. He leads the Tzschucke Group, which explores organometallic chemistry, homogeneous catalysis, and synthetic methodologies.

His academic roles include teaching courses such as Organic Chemistry 3, Polymer Chemistry, and Homogeneous Catalysis. He has held positions at the Freie Universität Berlin since at least 2005, contributing to numerous high-impact publications in catalysis, organometallic chemistry, and reaction mechanisms. His work emphasizes practical and sustainable synthetic strategies, including fluorous biphasic catalysis and green chemistry approaches.

Teaching responsibilities span undergraduate and graduate levels, covering foundational and advanced topics in organic chemistry. His interdisciplinary research bridges inorganic and organic chemistry, with applications in materials science and biomedical contexts, such as copper chelator development for biological systems. The Tzschucke Group collaborates widely, evidenced by frequent co-authorships with international researchers.