Jan Klett

Dr. Jan Klett is a researcher leading his own Nachwuchsgruppe (junior research group) at the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. His academic journey began with chemistry studies at the University of Stuttgart (1995-2001), followed by doctoral research under Prof. K. W. Klinkhammer at both Stuttgart and Mainz universities (2001-2006). He then pursued postdoctoral work with Prof. R. E. Mulvey at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow (2006-2009), where he later served as a Research Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh/BP Trust (2009-2012). After a DAAD-funded return to Germany at Göttingen University (2013), he established his independent research program at Mainz (since 2014) while also serving a substitute professorship at Freiburg University (2018-2019).

Dr. Klett's research focuses on four interconnected areas of organometallic chemistry:

• Organometallic Alkali Metal Bases, particularly studying the structure and properties of mixed alkyl/alkoxy aggregates
• Construction of Large Organometallic Structures from smaller building blocks
• Deprotonative Ether Cleavage reactions and stabilization of reactive intermediates
• Alkyl Chemistry of Transition Metals

His work combines synthetic chemistry with detailed structural characterization, often using X-ray crystallography to understand the molecular architecture of novel compounds.

Analysis of Dr. Klett's publication record shows consistent output in high-impact journals, with significant contributions appearing in Science (2009), Nature Chemistry (2010), and Angewandte Chemie (2011, 2016). His research demonstrates a progression from fundamental structural studies toward understanding and controlling reactivity patterns in organometallic systems, particularly involving alkali metals and their interactions with common organic solvents.

Dr. Klett's scientific recognition includes:

• Arfvedson-Schlenk Prize of the GDCh and Albemarle (2017)

As leader of his own research group, Dr. Klett likely supervises graduate students and manages research projects focused on synthesizing and characterizing novel organometallic compounds. His work on stabilizing reactive intermediates like α-deprotonated THF suggests potential applications in synthetic methodology development. His international collaborations, particularly with researchers at the University of Strathclyde, indicate a strong network in the organometallic chemistry community.

Dr. Klett's laboratory at the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry in Mainz focuses on air-sensitive synthesis and structural characterization of organometallic compounds, with particular expertise in alkali metal chemistry and the stabilization of normally transient reactive species.