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Lotte Stindt is a Researcher at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, specializing in Synthetic Organic Chemistry within Professor Ben Feringa's research group. Her work focuses on molecular nanotechnology, particularly the design and control of synthetic molecular machines for advanced materials applications.
Her research spans molecular motors, molecular switches, organic synthesis, computational chemistry, and photochemistry. She investigates overcrowded alkenes, photoswitch chemistry, and molecular dynamics to achieve precise spatiotemporal control over molecular motion. Her methodology integrates experimental synthesis with density functional theory and molecular dynamics simulations, targeting responsive materials with applications in sustainable technology.
Recent 2025 publications demonstrate significant advancements in rotary molecular motors, including visible-light activation strategies, helicene inversion coupling, and multimodal control systems. These studies reveal trends toward enhancing quantum yields, expanding operational wavelengths, and developing chiral liquid crystal applications for next-generation nanotechnologies.
Stindt operates within the world-renowned Feringa research group at Groningen, a Nobel Prize-winning team pioneering molecular nanotechnology. Her collaborative work with international researchers drives innovation in photoswitchable systems and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable chemistry initiatives.
