Clara-Magdalena Saak

Clara-Magdalena Saak is a researcher in the Department of Physical Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry. Her work focuses on surface science, atmospheric chemistry, and molecular dynamics, with expertise in advanced spectroscopic techniques such as X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and sum-frequency generation spectroscopy. She is actively involved in international collaborations and has contributed to studies on aerosol particles, lipid hydration, and radiation damage suppression in biomolecules.

Research Trends: Her publications highlight investigations into interfacial water alignment, acid-base equilibria at atmospheric surfaces, and the role of molecular interactions in environmental and biochemical systems. Recent work (2024-2025) explores model sea spray surfaces, lipid membrane hydration mechanisms, and switchable emulsifiers at the molecular scale.

Collaborations: Saak collaborates with scientists like Eleonora Hendrika Gertruda Mezger-Backus and Lars Höhner, contributing to projects such as pH-dependent surface structures and cooperativity of amphiphilic molecules. She participates in the REWIRE project (2020-2025) aimed at reinforcing women in research.