Nikolai Kuhnert

Prof. Dr. Nikolai Kuhnert is a Full Professor of Chemistry at Jacobs University Bremen, specializing in Analytical Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry. His affiliations include the School of Science and roles such as Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Würzburg, with postdoctoral training at the University of Cambridge and Oxford. His career includes academic positions at the University of Surrey and visiting professorships at several institutions.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Würzburg (1993)
• Postdoctoral research at Cambridge and Oxford (1996–1998)
• Lecturer/Senior Lecturer at University of Surrey (1998–2006)

Research Interests: Prof. Kuhnert focuses on mass spectrometry applications in food chemistry, particularly polyphenols in cocoa, coffee, and tea. His work explores food processing effects, gut microbiota interactions, and health impacts. Key areas include in-depth analysis of complex food matrices, polyphenol metabolism, and novel mass spectrometry techniques.

Publications: His recent work emphasizes metabolomic profiling, lipid analysis, and polyphenol interactions. Articles span topics like cold-adapted enzymes and Acacia metabolites.

Awards: Notable recognition includes the FRSC fellowship and leadership roles in chemical societies.

Advising & Grants: Leads research groups and collaborates with industry partners, focusing on food chemistry and natural products. His lab (Research III, Room 117) supports projects in advanced analytical methods.