Lothar Brecker

Lothar Brecker is a Professor at the Institute of Organic Chemistry within the Faculty of Chemistry. His research focuses on natural product chemistry, structural elucidation, and bioactive compound synthesis, particularly targeting enzyme inhibition and sustainable development applications.

• Specializations: NMR spectroscopy, glycosylation, tryptamine derivatives, iridoids.

Recent Publications (2024–2025) highlight his work on:

• Total synthesis of alkaloids (e.g., Alstrostines).
• Structural modification of saponins for pest control.
• Computational and experimental analysis of enzyme inhibitors for diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases.

Collaborations span organic synthesis, pharmacological testing, and mass spectrometry-based metabolite profiling. Key trends include leveraging chemical synthesis for sustainable solutions and interdisciplinary approaches to drug discovery.