Kenichi Endo

Kenichi Endo is a Junior Professor (Assistant Professor equivalent) at the University of Stuttgart's Institute of Polymer Chemistry, where he leads the Endo Group as a Principal Investigator in the Collaborative Research Center CRC 1333 'Molecular Heterogeneous Catalysis in Defined Geometries.' Appointed in May 2025, he has rapidly established himself in the field of porous materials chemistry following an impressive academic trajectory that includes doctoral studies at the University of Tokyo and postdoctoral work at Kyoto University and the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research.

Dr. Endo's research focuses on the frontier of coordination chemistry in confined spaces, particularly developing innovative hybrid materials that combine properties of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs). His groundbreaking work on 'MOCOFs' published in Nature Synthesis represents a significant advancement in porous materials design. His research program spans multiple critical areas including photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, electrocatalytic CO₂ reduction, and asymmetric catalysis using chiral metal complexes.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in high-impact materials chemistry, with work that directly relates to the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for MOF development. The Endo Group is currently in its establishment phase, having recently welcomed its first PhD student, and is positioned to make significant contributions to sustainable chemistry and energy solutions through advanced porous materials.

• Humboldt Research Fellowship recipient
• Springer Thesis Award (2021)

As a newly independent researcher, Dr. Endo is building collaborations within the CRC 1333 consortium and internationally, with particular emphasis on translating fundamental materials discoveries into practical catalytic applications. His group participates actively in major conferences including EuroMOF, where he recently presented on MOCOFs and won the Young Scientist Symposium pub quiz.

The Endo Group maintains an active research presence through both traditional academic channels and digital platforms, with Dr. Endo engaging with the broader scientific community on Bluesky and maintaining a visible research profile through the University of Stuttgart's Institute of Polymer Chemistry website.