Thorsten Glaser

Thorsten Glaser is a Full Professor in Inorganic Chemistry at Bielefeld University since 2005. He leads the research group AC I and has held significant roles including Speaker of DFG Research Units (FOR945 2008-2014, FOR515 BioOxCat since 2022) and Dekan of the Faculty of Chemistry (2018-2020).

• Education: Diploma (1995) and PhD (1997) from Ruhr-Universität Bochum
• Postdoc: Stanford University (1998-2000) with Prof. E.I. Solomon
• Habilitation: Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (2004)

Research interests focus on molecular design and catalysis:

• Molecular Recognition of DNA by Metal Complexes
• Biomimetic Oxidation Catalysis
• Water Oxidation & Artificial Photosynthesis
• Enantioselective Catalysis
• Single-Molecule Magnets

Scientific achievements recognized through:

• Werner-von-Siemens Medal (2004)
• Young Researcher Award (Münster 2005)
• Corresponding Member, European Academy of Science (since 2013)