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Leif Hammarström is Professor of Chemical Physics at Uppsala University's Department of Chemistry - Ångström Laboratory, specializing in Physical Chemistry. He has been a leading figure in artificial photosynthesis research since completing his PhD at Uppsala University in 1995, followed by post-doctoral work at the University of Bologna.
His research focuses on artificial photosynthesis, electron transfer, proton-coupled electron transfer, and ultrafast laser spectroscopy. Hammarström's laboratory develops molecular systems for direct solar fuel production, with particular emphasis on mechanistic studies of the processes involved. His group employs advanced techniques including time-resolved laser spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, photochemistry, and electrochemistry to investigate these phenomena.
Hammarström is recognized as one of the world leaders in mechanistic studies of artificial photosynthesis, proton-coupled electron transfer, and Ru(II)-polypyridine photosensitizers. His recent publications demonstrate continued excellence in understanding proton-coupled energy transfer, solar fuel production mechanisms, and catalytic systems for CO2 reduction and hydrogen evolution.
- Elected Member of the Royal Society of Sciences
- Founding member and chairperson of the Swedish Consortium for Artificial Photosynthesis (1994-present)
- Chairman of the Solar Energy Platform Sweden
- Core member of the international Solar Fuels Institute
As former Head of Department of Photochemistry and Molecular Science, Hammarström led the formation in 2006 of what was then the world's largest center for cross-disciplinary research on Solar Fuels by artificial photosynthesis. His leadership has been instrumental in establishing Uppsala University as a global hub for solar energy research, with his group continuing to make significant contributions to sustainable energy solutions through fundamental chemical research.
