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Professor Dr. Peter Comba is a Senior Professor at the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Heidelberg University, with affiliations to the Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing (IWR) and the Institute of Chemistry and Molecular Modeling (IWH). His roles include serving as Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry, Vice-Rector, and Director of IWH, alongside membership in the University Council and the Max Planck School Matter to Life Executive Board. He completed his studies and PhD at ETH Zurich and the Université de Neuchâtel, followed by postdoctoral research in Australia, Switzerland, and Basel. His research focuses on the interplay between organic ligands and metal ions (transition metals, lanthanides, actinides), combining experimental and computational methods. Key areas include fundamental physical chemistry, biomedical applications, environmental chemistry, and energy materials.
Education:
- Bachelor/Master in Chemistry and Chemical Education, ETH Zurich
- PhD in Chemistry, ETH Zurich and Université de Neuchâtel
- Postdoctoral appointments at Australian National University, Université de Lausanne, and University of Basel
Research Interests: Peter Comba explores how organic ligands modulate metal ion properties, with applications in catalysis, radiopharmaceuticals, and energy storage. His work bridges fundamental inorganic chemistry with practical applications in medicine and environmental science. Recent projects include developing bispidine-based chelators for radiolabeling and studying MXene composites for battery materials.
Projects & Leadership:
- Founded and led a 10-year Research Training Group on Molecular Modeling
- Member of the Industry on Campus project CaRLa, supervising a PhD student
- Fellow of the Max Planck School Matter to Life since 2019
Grants & Advising: Comba has overseen numerous research grants and advised students in interdisciplinary projects. His current focus includes optimizing bispidine ligands for radiopharmaceutical use and investigating iron-oxido catalytic systems.
Labs & Collaborations: His research is conducted at the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, with collaborations across Europe, South Africa, India, Australia, and Japan. Key partnerships include the IWR and Industry on Campus initiatives.
