Wolfgang Weigand

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Weigand serves as Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Friedrich Schiller University Jena since 1997, with visiting appointments at University of Vienna, Nagoya University, Saitama University, and Université de Paris. He directed the Institute of Inorganic & Analytical Chemistry during 2001-2004 and 2019-2021.

His academic foundation includes:

• 1977: Abitur from humanistic Maximiliansgymnasium Munich
• 1983: Diploma in Chemistry (Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, German Academic Scholarship Foundation)
• 1986: Doctorate on isonitrile complexes (Ludwig Maximilian University Munich)
• 1986-1988: Postdoc at ETH Zurich (Ti(IV)-mediated peptide synthesis)

Research centers on inorganic chemistry with emphasis on coordination compounds and organometallic systems. His work bridges synthetic methodology and analytical applications, maintaining active international collaborations across Europe and Asia.

Major recognitions include:

• Thuringian Research Prize (2003)
• University of Lodz Medal of Merit (2008)
• Universitatis Lodziensis Amico medal (2016)
• Polish Chemical Society Honorary Membership (2022)

As Director of the Institute of Inorganic & Analytical Chemistry and GDCh Jena Chair, he oversees departmental operations while maintaining a productive research group. His laboratory provides training in advanced inorganic synthesis techniques with strong international networking opportunities.