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Karina Schulz is a Guest Researcher at the Institute of Physical Chemistry within the University of Stuttgart, specifically affiliated with the Sottmann Group. Her research focuses on Polymer-Based Porous Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Functionalization, emphasizing nanoporous structures and their applications in catalysis. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Stuttgart (2018–2024), an MSc in Materials and Functional Molecules (2016–2018), and a BSc in Chemistry (2013–2016), all from the same institution. Her work integrates experimental techniques like X-ray scattering and microemulsion-based catalysis. Publications span nanoparticle synthesis, mesoporous foams, and asymmetric catalysis in confined environments.
Education:
- PhD (2018–2024): Thesis on 'Preparation and Characterization of Mesoscale Confined Materials for Asymmetric Catalysis' under Prof. T. Sottmann.
- MSc (2016–2018): Thesis on 'Synthesis of polymer nanoparticles' under Prof. T. Sottmann.
- BSc (2013–2016): Thesis on 'N,N‘-Diamidocarbene and Thiazol-2-ylidene based Molybdenum Imido Alkylidene NHC Complexes' under Prof. M. R. Buchmeiser.
Research Interests: Development of porous polymer materials for catalytic applications, nanoparticle templating techniques, and characterization of materials under confined conditions. Her studies explore how structural properties (e.g., pore size, morphology) influence catalytic efficiency in microemulsions and inverse opal systems.
Labs/Groups: Active member of the Sottmann Group, collaborating on projects involving ZnO nanoparticles, chiral catalysis, and functionalized porous foams. Equipment expertise includes X-ray scattering and microfluidic systems.
