Pierre Vogel

Pierre Vogel is an Honorary Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Basic Sciences and the Department of Chemistry. Born in Cully, Switzerland, he earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Lausanne in 1969 under Prof. H. Prinzbach. His career includes postdoctoral research at Yale University, roles as a Research Chemist at Syntex S.A., and professorships at the University of Lausanne and École Polytechnique de Palaiseau. He has held leadership roles in academic and research institutions, including Vice-Chairman of the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the University of Lausanne and membership in the Swiss National Council of Research.

• Education: Ph.D., University of Lausanne (1969)
• Postdoctoral: Yale University (1969–1971), Princeton University (1970), with Prof. Martin Saunders and others

His research focuses on organic chemistry, catalysis, and natural product synthesis. Notable contributions include work on glycosidase inhibitors, asymmetric synthesis, and the development of novel synthetic methodologies. Key achievements include the synthesis of complex polyketides, the design of IDO1 inhibitors, and the use of sulfur dioxide in stereoselective reactions.

Vogel has authored over 200 publications and supervised numerous students, including Claudia Bello and Dean Markovic. His awards include the Swiss Chemical Society's Werner Medal (1976) and the Novartis Lectureship (2002–2003). He has been a central figure in European research programs, coordinating projects like COST D2 and COSRD13.

• Awards: Pacific Coast Lecturer (1992), Boehringer Ingelheim Distinguished Lecturer (2004–2005)
• Roles: Member of the Conseil Scientifique du Département des Sciences Chimiques, CNRS (2001–present)

His work bridges fundamental organic chemistry with applied research, particularly in drug discovery and cancer therapeutics. Vogel's legacy includes pioneering efforts in catalytic reactions and the synthesis of bioactive molecules.