Peter H. Seeberger

Prof. Dr. Peter H. Seeberger is Director at the Max-Planck Institute for Colloids and Interfaces and Professor of Chemistry at Freie Universität Berlin, with honorary professorship at University of Potsdam. His leadership roles include Vice Presidency of the German Research Foundation (DFG) and Founding Directorship of the Center for the Transformation of Chemistry (CTC).

Research interests span:

• Glycosciences and automated carbohydrate synthesis
• Continuous flow chemistry and reactor design
• Development of glycoconjugate vaccines
• Photochemical synthesis of pharmaceuticals
• Glycan-protein interactions and diagnostic tools

His work integrates chemical biology with engineering to address global health challenges.

Recent publications focus on:

• Advanced catalytic systems for organic synthesis
• Automated glycan assembly methodologies
• Novel photochemical processes
• Glycan-based diagnostic and therapeutic agents

with consistent emphasis on sustainable methodologies.

Major scientific awards:

• ACS Award for Affordable Green Chemistry (2021)
• Emil-Fischer Medal (2020)
• Körber European Science Award (2007)
• Claude S. Hudson Award (2009)
• Wissenschaftspreis des Stifterverbandes (2017)
• Whistler Award (2012)

Leads the Biomolecular Systems department with focus on:

• Developing automated synthesis platforms
• Translating discoveries through spin-off companies
• Supervising doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers

Secured €1.25 billion funding for the Center for the Transformation of Chemistry.