Mariliis Kimm

Mariliis Kimm is a Research Fellow at the Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, School of Science, Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech). She holds a Doctor's Degree (2021) and Master's Degree (2017) in organic chemistry from TalTech, specializing in asymmetric organocatalytic reactions. Her career includes research roles since 2017, with a visiting PhD student period at the University of Amsterdam (2019–2020).

Education:

• PhD: Tallinn University of Technology (2017–2021), supervised by Prof. Tõnis Kanger
• Master's: Tallinn University of Technology (2015–2017), supervised by Maksim Ošeka
• Bachelor's: Tallinn University of Technology (2012–2015)

Research Interests:

Her work focuses on asymmetric catalysis, organocatalytic methods, and sustainable chemical synthesis. Key areas include the development of electrochemical approaches in continuous-flow systems, Wittig rearrangement mechanisms, and the application of organocatalysts for stereocontrolled reactions. She contributes to projects like the Centre of Excellence in Circular Economy for Strategic Mineral and Carbon Resources and Sustainable Conversion of Mineral Resources.

Publications:

Her recent publications (2021–2024) highlight advancements in electrochemical synthesis, continuous-flow processes, and asymmetric rearrangement reactions, reflecting her expertise in organic methodology and green chemistry.

Awards:

• 2023 Rain Lõhmus Scholarship (Estonian National Culture Foundation)
• 2019 Dora Pluss Mobility Grant (University of Amsterdam visit)
• 2017 First Prize in Estonian National Student Research Contest

Grants & Projects:

She collaborates on high-impact projects totaling over €2 million, including EU-funded initiatives and partnerships with institutions like the Estonian University of Life Sciences. Her involvement spans roles in project coordination, experimental design, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Labs & Teams:

Active in TalTech’s chemistry research groups focused on electrochemical synthesis and mineral resource conversion, contributing to both fundamental and applied research.