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Prof. Dr. Holger Dau is a faculty member at the Institute for Experimental Physics, Freie Universität Berlin, where he leads research in biophysics and photosynthesis. He is a core member of the UniCat (Unifying Concepts in Catalysis) research center, focusing on artificial photosynthesis and solar fuel production.
- University: Freie Universität Berlin
- Department: Institute for Experimental Physics
- Research Affiliation: UniCat
His research centers on metalloproteins, X-ray spectroscopy (XAS, EXAFS), and catalysis at metal sites, with a special emphasis on the water-oxidizing complex in photosystem II. He combines experimental techniques with computer simulations to understand and mimic natural photosynthesis for sustainable energy applications.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend in photosynthesis research, particularly in structural and mechanistic studies of the oxygen-evolving complex, biomimetic catalysts for water oxidation, and the application of advanced spectroscopic and computational methods. His work bridges biophysics, inorganic chemistry, and energy science, aiming to develop efficient systems for solar fuel generation.
While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the text, his work has been published in top-tier journals such as Nature, Angewandte Chemie, and PNAS, and includes patents related to hydrogen evolution catalysts, indicating significant research impact and translational potential.
Prof. Dau collaborates extensively with researchers across disciplines, including Peter Hildebrandt, Athina Zouni, and Matthias Driess. Although student advising is not explicitly mentioned, his leadership of a research group suggests mentorship activities. His laboratory likely focuses on biophysical characterization of photosynthetic systems and the development of artificial photosynthetic devices.
