J. Benedikt Mietner

Dr. J. Benedikt Mietner is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences. He works within the Department of Biology's Institute of Wood Sciences, specializing in Wood Chemistry. His research focuses on chemical modification of cellulose-based materials, 3D printing of biocomposites, sol-gel chemistry, and characterization of periodic mesoporous organosilicas (PMOs). Contact: jakob.benedikt.mietner@uni-hamburg.de.

• B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemistry from University of Hamburg (2007-2013)
• Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from University of Hamburg (2013-2018)
• Postdoc at University of Hamburg (2019-present)

His research interests span:

• Developing new composite materials through cellulose nanofibril modification
• 3D printing applications for biomaterials and biocomposites
• Sol-gel synthesis and characterization of hybrid materials
• Investigating nanopore properties in mesoporous materials
• Exploring water behavior in nanoconfined environments
• Advanced material synthesis techniques

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in nanomaterials, cellulose composites, and nanoporous systems. His work bridges polymer chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology.

Scientific affiliations:

• Member of the DFG-funded Excellence Cluster CUI (Hamburg Centre for Ultrafast Imaging)

Current research involves chemical modification of cellulose fibers, advanced material synthesis, and nanopore characterization techniques.