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Dr. Horst Puschmann is a Professor in Practice at Durham University, affiliated with the Department of Mathematical Sciences and the Department of Chemistry. He specializes in crystallography, computational crystallography, and structural refinement techniques, with particular expertise in X-ray structure determination, Hirshfeld atom refinement, and metal-organic frameworks. His research bridges theoretical and experimental approaches, focusing on advanced structural analysis of coordination polymers and biological interactions of metal complexes.
His recent work explores the application of crystallographic software for precise structural modeling, including studies on ruthenium-based antitumor agents (2024), anomalous dispersion corrections (2022), and Cu Kβ radiation for crystalline sponges (2022). He has extensively contributed to the development of Olex2, a molecular graphics tool for small-molecule crystallography, enabling automated refinement and data visualization. Publications highlight his interdisciplinary collaborations in photocatalysis, magnetic properties, and bioactive coordination compounds.
As a co-developer of Olex2, he has pioneered accessible crystallographic software through open-source frameworks and virtual teaching platforms. His projects integrate structural analysis with biological applications, such as DNA/protein binding, cytotoxicity, and luminescent properties of metal complexes. While no specific student names or scientific awards are mentioned in the provided data, his work demonstrates sustained innovation in crystallography education and computational methodologies.
