معرفی
Nina Kann is a Professor of Organic Chemistry at Chalmers University of Technology and leads a research group focused on method development in organic chemistry, synthesis of functional organic molecules, and catalytic processes. She serves as Vice Head of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, overseeing graduate education. Her research interests include domino reactions, biocatalysis, transition metal catalysis, green hydrogenation methods, and molecular sensors using click chemistry.
Research Interests:
- Development of catalytic methods for sustainable synthesis
- Cross-coupling reactions and transition metal chemistry
- Molecular sensors and photoswitchable materials
- Biomass valorization and green chemistry approaches
Recent Articles: Recent work includes studies on ruthenium-catalyzed dimerization of vanillin, carbon-carbon bond formation from biomass aromatics, and E-selective alkyne hydrogenation using alcohols as hydrogen sources. These contributions highlight advancements in catalytic efficiency and sustainable chemical processes.
Grants & Projects: Lead PI on projects such as 'Iron- and enzyme-based tools for enhancing biomass value' (2022–2023) and 'Katalytiska metoder för förädling utav molekyler ifrån biomassa' (2016–2019), funded by Vetenskapsrådet (VR) and Formas.
Labs & Teams: Her research group actively explores synthetic strategies for functional molecules, leveraging both biocatalytic and transition metal-based approaches. The group collaborates on projects involving molecular solar thermal energy storage and chiral foldamer synthesis.
