Sascha S. Zhu

Sascha S. Zhu is a researcher affiliated with the Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Freie Universität Berlin and the Kekulé Institute for Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry at Universität Bonn. Their work focuses on anion binding mechanisms in resorcinarene-based cavitands, emphasizing non-traditional C-H⋅⋅⋅anion hydrogen bonding interactions.

• Current Institution: Freie Universität Berlin (Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry)
• Present Address: Universität Bonn (Kekulé Institute)

Research Highlights: Investigates supramolecular systems for anion recognition, leveraging quantum mechanical calculations and experimental mass spectrometry to validate binding models on the concave side of cavitand bowls. Collaborates with international teams from TU Braunschweig, Università di Parma, and University of Jyväskylä.

Key Article Trends: Focuses on non-covalent interactions in host-guest chemistry, particularly contrasting cation-π vs. anion-C-H binding motifs. Utilizes computational methods to support experimental findings.