Markus Antonietti

Prof. Markus Antonietti is a Full Professor at the University of Potsdam and Director of the Colloid Chemistry Department at the Max Planck Institute for Colloids and Interfaces. His research focuses on mesostructured materials, sustainable chemistry, and bioinspired polymers. He holds leadership roles in multiple academic and industrial collaborations, including over 200 completed doctoral theses and 90 patents.

Education:

• 1985: Doctorate (summa cum laude) in Physical Chemistry, University of Mainz
• 1990: Habilitation, University of Mainz
• 1991: Full Professor, Philipps University Marburg

Research Interests:

• Artificial Photosynthesis
• Carbon Nitride-Based Photocatalysts
• Green Materials and Metal-Free Catalysis
• Chemistry of Energy and Raw Material Transition

Awards (selected):

• Liebig Medal (2016)
• ERC Synergy Grant (2021)
• Bundesverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse (2018)
• Honorary Doctorates from Universities of Stockholm and Clarkson

Grants & Labs:

• Leader of Research Field D3 in UniCat
• Co-founder of multiple industrial partnerships

Labs/Teams: Max Planck Colloid Chemistry Group and University of Potsdam collaborations.