Jake L. Greenfield

Dr. Jake L. Greenfield is a Group Leader at the Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Würzburg, Germany. He leads the Greenfield Group, an interdisciplinary team focused on creating stimuli-responsive materials through organic synthesis and chemical self-assembly. His research explores controllable strategies for forming complex self-assembled structures with applications in optoelectronics and energy storage.

• Education: MSci in Chemistry (Imperial College London, 2011-2015), PhD in Chemistry (University of Cambridge, 2015-2019)

The Greenfield Group specializes in photoswitchable compounds, helical architectures, and dynamic covalent systems. Their work bridges organic synthesis, supramolecular chemistry, and materials science to develop functional assemblies for emerging technologies.

Recent publications highlight advancements in photoresponsive organic cages, imines with enhanced switching properties, and light-controlled phase transitions in liquid crystals. His team's research has been featured in JACS, Chem, and Angewandte Chemie, with recognition as a 'HOT' paper and Front Cover in Chemical Science.

• Scientific Awards: Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, Leverhulme Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship, Liebig Fellowship, Rising Star at MASC 2023

Dr. Greenfield actively mentors students and researchers, including PhD candidate Jiarong Wu, and has secured funding from prestigious programs like the Humboldt Foundation and Leverhulme Trust.