Rebekka Klausen

Rebekka Klausen serves as the Second Decade Society Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Johns Hopkins University, where she leads a research program at the intersection of synthetic chemistry and advanced materials.

Education and Career:

• Ph.D. in Organic Synthesis, Harvard University (2011), Advisor: Prof. Eric N. Jacobsen
• Postdoctoral Research in Single Molecule Electronics, Columbia University (2011–2013), Advisor: Prof. Colin Nuckolls
• Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University (2013)
• Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University (Current)

Research Focus: Her pioneering work develops novel synthetic methodologies for organometallic polymers of main-group elements, achieves unprecedented control over polymer tacticity, and creates functional materials inaccessible through conventional petrochemical feedstocks. This research bridges fundamental organic chemistry with practical applications in advanced materials science.

Awards and Recognition:

• ACS Award in Pure Chemistry (2021)
• ACS Macro Letters / Biomacromolecules / Macromolecules Young Investigator Award (2022)

Professional Engagement: Actively contributes to the chemical sciences community through editorial service as a member of the Polymer Chemistry editorial board and Chemical Science advisory board. Her work demonstrates significant impact in polymer chemistry and materials innovation.