Michael Pittelkow

Michael Pittelkow is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen, where he leads the Pittelkow Laboratory. His research spans organic chemistry with particular focus on chiral molecules, helicenes, and their optical properties. With over 100 research outputs, Professor Pittelkow has established himself as a significant contributor to the field of organic synthesis and materials chemistry.

Professor Pittelkow's primary research interests include:

• Design and synthesis of helical organic molecules (helicenes)
• Circularly polarized luminescence and chiroptical properties
• Intramolecular proton transfer and molecular switching
• Coordination chemistry of corroles
• Tautomerism in β-diketone systems

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on developing novel helical ladder oligomers with amplified circularly polarized emission, multi-turn helicenes, and understanding fundamental proton transfer processes. This work has significant implications for chiral materials, optical devices, and molecular switches.

Professor Pittelkow's laboratory actively collaborates across disciplines, as evidenced by publications spanning from pure organic chemistry to biochemistry applications. His research group maintains a strong publication record with numerous high-impact journal articles in leading chemistry publications.