Hellmut Eckert

Prof. Hellmut Eckert holds the position of Full Professor at the Sao Carlos Institute of Physics, University of Sao Paulo since 2011. He previously served as University Professor C4 at Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (WWU Münster) since 1995, currently on leave of absence. His career includes roles at the University of California, Santa Barbara (1987–1995), where he advanced from Assistant to Full Professor. He earned his Dr. rer. nat. in Chemistry from WWU Münster in 1982, followed by postdoctoral and staff scientist positions at Rutgers University and Caltech.

Research focuses on physical chemistry, with expertise in solid-state chemistry, materials science, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). He chairs conferences, edits journals like Solid State NMR and Chemistry of Materials, and holds editorial roles in multiple publications. Awards include the Haber Prize (1989) and the George Morey Award (2016).

• Professional Roles: Advisory board member for Materials Research Bulletin, Bunsen Conference program chair (2002), and board member of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation programs since 2010.
• Education Governance: Led the NRW Graduate School of Chemistry (2001–2009) and served on the DFG Study Section for Solid State Chemistry (2004–2008).