Urs Gellrich

Prof. Dr. Urs Gellrich leads the Department of Organic Chemistry (Fachgebiet 130b) at the Institute of Chemistry. He teaches courses such as "Organic Chemistry" and "Chemistry at the Earth’s Surface" and conducts research focused on catalytic reactions, small molecule activation, and organoboron chemistry.

• Current academic role: Professor at the Institute of Chemistry
• Teaching responsibilities: Organic Chemistry, Chemical Synthesis, Earth's Surface Chemistry

His research explores catalysis, organometallic reactions, and materials chemistry, with recent publications emphasizing boron-based catalytic systems and sustainable synthesis methods.

Recent publications (2024-2025) highlight work on frustrated Lewis pairs, donor-acceptor polyenes, and atom-economic boronate synthesis. These studies span organoboron chemistry, conjugated polymers, and green chemistry applications.