Carsten Streb

Carsten Streb is Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Ulm University and Group Leader at Helmholtz-Institute Ulm. His dual appointment positions him at the intersection of fundamental molecular chemistry and applied materials science.

His research focuses on polyoxometalate chemistry and molecular metal oxides, designing functional materials for critical challenges in energy storage, water purification, and corrosion prevention. Key innovations include POM-ILs for stone conservation and POM-SILPs for multi-contaminant removal, demonstrating translational potential from molecular design to real-world applications.

His publication portfolio shows consistent high-impact output in Angewandte Chemie, with research trends emphasizing:

• Molecular cluster design for catalytic applications
• Nanostructure engineering using metal-oxide building blocks
• Environmental remediation technologies
• Energy conversion materials

Major recognitions include:

• Liebig Fellowship (2009)
• Ulm City Science Award (2017)
• CAS President's International Fellowship (2018)

As an advisor, Streb fosters independent research creativity while maintaining active industry and international collaborations. His lab leverages Ulm University's infrastructure and Helmholtz-Institute resources for advanced materials characterization and testing, with recent work spanning antibacterial coatings to water oxidation catalysts.