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Prof. Dr. Mathias Christmann is a faculty member at the Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freie Universität Berlin , leading the research group in Organic Chemistry . His work focuses on strategic and methodological challenges in synthetic chemistry, particularly in total synthesis, organocatalysis, and renewable resource transformations. Position: Professor Contact: mathias.christmann@fu-berlin.de Location: Takustr. 3, Room 24.16, 14195 Berlin Research Interests include: Natural product-inspired small molecule synthesis for biological pathway modulation Minimizing C-C bond formations through selective functionalization of terpene building blocks Organocatalytic and metal-catalyzed reactions in multistep sequences Flow chemistry applications for scalable and sustainable synthesis Biological evaluation of TRPC channel agonists/antagonists for cancer therapy Publication Trends highlight expertise in total synthesis of complex terpenoids, organocatalysis for stereocontrolled reactions, flow chemistry for late-stage transformations, and TRPC4/5 channel modulation in renal cancer studies. His group pioneers asymmetric desymmetrization , photo-oxidation protocols , and electrosynthesis methods with minimal reagent waste. Advisees include PhD candidates Jan-Hendrik Dickoff , Mayar Elbendary , Nadine Kreidt , Tobias Olbrisch , Kamar Shakeri , and Zhen Wang , focusing on terpene-based drug discovery and catalytic reaction design.

• Organic Chemistry
• Natural Product Synthesis
• Organocatalysis
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Robert R. Knowles is the Henry W. Putnam Professor of Chemistry at Princeton University , where he leads a research group focused on proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) and light-driven catalytic transformations . His work bridges organic synthesis , photoredox chemistry , and asymmetric catalysis , with applications in pharmaceutical synthesis, polymer recycling, and sustainable chemistry. Research Highlights Pioneering PCET mechanisms for homolytic bond activation Developing enantioselective radical transformations Innovating contrathermodynamic photochemical reactions Advancing light-driven chemical recycling of thermosets Recent trends in publications include asymmetric catalysis with radical intermediates, photoredox-driven C–H functionalization, and contrathermodynamic isomerization reactions. His group frequently employs visible light and chiral hydrogen-bonding catalysts to achieve unprecedented reactivity. Scientific Awards : E. J. Corey Award (American Chemical Society) 2023 Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award (American Chemical Society) 2018 Mitsui Catalysis Science Award of Encouragement 2018 Novartis Early Career Award in Organic Chemistry 2017 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award 2017 ... (8 more awards) Contact: rknowles@princeton.edu

• Organic Synthesis
• Catalysis
• Photoredox Chemistry
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Jessica R. Lamb is an Assistant Professor and McKnight Land-Grant Professor at the University of Minnesota, Department of Chemistry. Her research spans catalysis, physical organic chemistry, and polymer chemistry. Developing switchable N-heterocyclic carbene organocatalysts Designing sustainable non-isocyanate polyurethanes for high-temperature applications Combining polymerization mechanisms for novel materials The Lamb group emphasizes interdisciplinary training and mechanistic investigations, with a focus on sustainable synthesis. Recent publications highlight structure-property relationships in polymers and NHC-CDI adducts. Dr. Lamb is recognized for her contributions via the McKnight Land-Grant Professorship. Her lab receives funding from NSF, ACS PRF, and 3M NTFA, among others. The Lamb Research Group actively mentors graduate students and prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM. They are currently accepting new graduate research students.

• Polymer Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Catalysis
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Professor Philip Wai Hong Chan holds a Chair in Chemistry at Monash University, leading research in organic and inorganic chemistry with a focus on sustainable catalytic methodologies. He earned a B.Sc.(Honours) from the University of Bristol (1995) and a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford (1998), followed by postdoctoral training at Tohoku University, University of Sydney, and University of Hong Kong. Since 2014, he has been a Professor in Monash's School of Chemistry, advancing studies in homogeneous catalysis, photoredox systems, and organocatalysis. His research integrates synthetic chemistry with applications in drug discovery and materials science, particularly targeting bioactive natural products and functional materials. Key areas include transition metal catalysis for complex molecule synthesis and development of green chemistry approaches. Chan leads major projects like the ARC Training Centre for Advanced Radiochemical Technologies and has authored over 157 publications. Recognition includes multiple Asian Core Program Lectureship Awards (2007, 2014), a SPMS Teaching Excellence Award (2012), and contributions to antimicrobial research through self-assembling nanoparticles. He collaborates globally on topics like sustainable catalysis and medical imaging, reflecting his commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and innovation.

• Organic Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Homogeneous Catalysis
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Srinivas Dharavath is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur , where he has served since December 2019. His research focuses on Organic Chemistry , High Energy Density Materials , and Medicinal Chemistry , with a specialization in energetic compounds for aerospace and biomedical applications. Education PhD (2014), University of Hyderabad M.Sc (2009), Osmania University B.Sc (2006), Osmania University Current research interests include designing nitrogen-rich azoles, strained-ring molecules for green energetic materials, hypergolic oxidizers for rocket propellants, and drug-like heterocyclic compounds for biological activity. His work bridges synthetic chemistry with applications in defense and pharmaceuticals. Professional experience spans postdoctoral research at McMaster University (Canada, 2017-2019) and University of Idaho (USA, 2015-2017), followed by academic appointments at IIT Kanpur. Contact details include Office: Room 6, Block-A, OLD SAC, and lab phone: 0512-259-2224.

• Organic Chemistry
• High Energy Density Materials
• Energetic Oxidizers
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Hyun-soon Chong is a Professor of Chemistry at the Lewis College of Science and Letters , Illinois Institute of Technology. The Chong group focuses on interdisciplinary research spanning organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and nuclear medicine to develop targeted therapeutics for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Education : B.S. from Kyung Hee University, Ph.D. from the University of North Texas Research interests include: Organic synthesis using aziridinium ions Development of bifunctional chelators for radiotherapy/imaging Bioconjugate chemistry for antibody-drug conjugates Targeted cancer therapies and diagnostics Nuclear medicine applications with isotopes like Cu-64, Y-90, and Lu-177 Key publication trends show expertise in chelation chemistry, bioconjugation, and radiopharmaceutical development. The group has advanced aziridinium ion-based methodologies and created novel agents with preclinical efficacy. Labs/teams: The Chong group specializes in synthetic strategies for enantiomerically enriched molecules and biomedical chelators. Contact: chong@illinoistech.edu

• Organic synthesis
• Medicinal chemistry
• Bioconjugate chemistry
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Prof. Holger Braunschweig is the Chair of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Würzburg . His research focuses on organometallic and main-group element chemistry , emphasizing the synthesis and reactivity of novel molecular species with applications in catalysis , organic synthesis , and materials science . Education : PhD and Habilitation at RWTH Aachen (advisor: Prof. P. Paetzold); postdoctoral work at Sussex (Prof. M.F. Lappert); Reader at Imperial College London Key research themes include low-valent main-group compounds (e.g., borylenes, diborenes, beryllium species), small-molecule activation (N 2 , CO 2 , CO), and photophysically active boron heterocycles (boroles, alumoles, azaborinines). His work combines sophisticated synthetic protocols with analytical and computational methods . Recent publications (2025) highlight advances in boron-containing polymers , metal-ligand reactivity , and high-pressure molecular studies . Awards include the 2024 ENI Award , 2024 Frederick Hawthorne Award , and ERC Advanced Grants ('multiBB', 'BORYLENEFUN'). Scientific Awards : Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2009), RSC Main Group Chemistry Award (2014), Reinhart Koselleck Grant (2018), etc. He leads the Institute for Sustainable Chemistry & Catalysis with Boron (ICB) and is affiliated with the Department of Inorganic Chemistry . His group includes senior researchers , postdocs , PhD students , and technicians .

• Organometallic Chemistry
• Main Group Chemistry
• Boron Chemistry
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Professor Charlotte Williams is a leading academic in sustainable materials science at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on developing catalysts to transform renewable resources and CO₂ into polymers, aiming to replace petrochemicals in scalable materials production. She collaborates with Unilever on the Clean Future initiative, pioneering recyclable and biodegradable polymers for consumer products. Her work was recognized with the 2021 Unilever Clean Future Supplier Brilliance Award, jointly awarded with Professors Rosseinsky and Cooper. Williams’ research spans heterodinuclear catalyst design, ring-opening copolymerization, and chemical recycling of polymers. She leads a multidisciplinary team including scientists, engineers, and policy experts to decarbonize chemical supply chains, contributing to the UK’s net-zero goals. Key collaborations include the EPSRC Prosperity Partnership with the Universities of Liverpool and Oxford, focusing on low-carbon laundry detergent materials. Education: Not explicitly detailed in text. Grants: EPSRC Prosperity Partnership (2021–2026), Unilever-funded projects. Labs/Teams: Collaborations with Liverpool University and industry partners like Unilever. Future Work: Expanding applications of CO₂-derived polymers in consumer goods and advancing recyclable materials. Her publications emphasize catalyst innovation, sustainable polymer synthesis, and materials lifecycle analysis, reflecting her commitment to bridging academic research with industrial sustainability challenges.

• Sustainable Polymer Chemistry
• Catalyst Development
• Renewable Resources Utilization
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Professor Trevor W. Hayton is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He leads the Hayton Research Group, which focuses on solving problems in energy science, nanochemistry, and nuclear fuel clean-up through the synthesis and characterization of transition metal, lanthanide, and actinide complexes, as well as metal nanoclusters. Dr. Hayton's research spans several key areas in inorganic and organometallic chemistry: Actinide chemistry, particularly uranium and thorium complexes Synthesis of transition metal nanoclusters Molecular activation of small molecules Investigation of metal-ligand bonding and covalency Energy-related materials and processes Analysis of Professor Hayton's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on actinide chemistry, particularly uranium and thorium complexes with various ligands. His group has made significant contributions to understanding actinide-ligand bonding, especially through NMR spectroscopy. They also continue to advance the field of transition metal nanoclusters, with recent work on nickel, copper, and iron systems. A notable trend is the increasing use of advanced spectroscopic and computational methods to probe electronic structure. Professor Hayton mentors numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, as evidenced by successful PhD defenses and award-winning research presentations. His group members learn advanced synthetic techniques including air-free procedures, and various spectroscopic and analytical methods. The Hayton Research Group operates state-of-the-art laboratories at UCSB, with dedicated spaces for air-sensitive synthesis and characterization. Group meetings are held weekly to discuss ongoing research and foster collaboration among members.

• Actinide Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organometallic Chemistry
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Professor Edman Tsang leads the Wolfson Catalysis Centre at the University of Oxford, focusing on catalysis and sustainable energy systems. His work includes developing novel catalysts for green ammonia production, renewable energy storage, and CO₂ conversion. He collaborates with Siemens on a £1.5M Innovate UK project for a wind-powered green ammonia plant at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Research spans photocatalytic solar cells, biofuel production from biomass, and hydrogen storage solutions. His team pioneered the e-Haber-Bosch process, reducing energy demands through renewable integration. Key innovations include patented catalysts for ammonia synthesis and advanced electrochemical systems. The group also explores plastic upcycling via mild heterogeneous catalysis and carbon capture technologies.

• Catalysis
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Sustainable Materials
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Mathieu Sauthier is a Professor at the University of Lille, affiliated with the National School of Chemistry of Lille and the Unit of Catalysis and Solid State Chemistry (UCCS). His research focuses on homogeneous catalysis for organic synthesis, emphasizing atom efficiency, greener chemistry, and polyol valorization. He specializes in carbon monoxide and 1,3-butadiene chemistry, including carbonylative Suzuki couplings, hydroformylation, alkoxycarbonylation, and domino reactions under one-pot conditions. His work targets catalyst improvements for activity (TOF), selectivity, and lifetime (TON) while minimizing synthetic steps. 2011–Present: Professor, University of Lille 2002–2011: Assistant Professor, University of Lille 2001–2002: Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Amsterdam 1998–2001: Ph.D. in Homogeneous Catalysis, University of Rennes 1997–1998: Master’s in Porphyrin Synthesis, University of Burgundy His research portfolio includes innovative approaches to domino carbonylative reactions for constructing complex molecules, selective 1,3-butadiene etherification, and nickel-catalyzed hydroalkoxylation for agro-based polyol valorization. He has contributed to nonconventional reaction media in catalysis, such as biphasic aqueous systems and ionic liquids, and has co-authored book chapters on carbohydrate chemistry and C-1 building blocks in organic synthesis. The trends in his publications highlight sustainable methodologies using nickel and palladium catalysts for bioresource conversion (e.g., lignin, sorbitol, glycerol), with a strong emphasis on atom economy and clean reaction conditions. His work spans catalyst design, mechanistic studies, and industrial applications. Professor Sauthier is based at the National School of Chemistry of Lille, Scientific City, Building C7, France. He is part of the UCCS unit, a collaborative research environment associated with CNRS (UMR 8181) and partners like Universiteit van Amsterdam. His laboratory, CASECO (Catalysis and Eco-Compatible Synthesis), drives innovations in greener chemistry.

• Homogeneous catalysis
• Eco-compatible synthesis
• Atom efficiency
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Dr. Yu Liu is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Northern Michigan University (NMU). Their research focuses on supramolecular chemistry, catalysis, and organic synthesis, particularly leveraging aromatic donor-acceptor interactions for asymmetric catalytic reactions and the construction of 2D/3D nanostructures. They actively contribute to advancing chemical methodologies and materials science. Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, New York University M.S. in Inorganic Chemistry, Tongji University B.S. in Applied Chemistry, Tongji University Yu Liu's research explores supramolecular catalyst assemblies for asymmetric reactions, with applications in hydrolytic kinetic resolution and DNA-based nanotechnology. Their work bridges organic synthesis, catalysis, and nanostructure design. Recent publications highlight trends in aromatic donor-acceptor interactions for catalytic systems, asymmetric synthesis, and wastewater analysis. Notable awards include ChemCatChem Hot Paper designation (2023), Chemeurope.com highlight (2011), and being the most downloaded paper in Chirality (2005–2006). Selected by Editor-in-chief as 'Hot Paper' and Cover Featured (2023) Highlighted at Chemeurope.com (2011) Most downloaded paper of Chirality (2005–2006)

• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Catalysis
• Organic Synthesis
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David Aitken is a Professor of Organic Chemistry at the Institute of Molecular Chemistry and Materials of Orsay (ICMMO - UMR 8182) , University of Paris-Saclay. His research focuses on synthetic methodology , photochemistry , and the preparation of bioactive molecular scaffolds . He studied Chemistry at the University of Strathclyde (BSc 1983, PhD 1986), followed by a CNRS Researcher position at the University of Paris 5 before becoming a Professor at the University of Clermont-Ferrand 2 in 1998. Since 2006, he has led his research group at Orsay and currently serves as Director of ICMMO . Education : BSc and PhD in Chemistry (University of Strathclyde, Scotland) Research Interests : Synthetic methodology, photochemical transformations, hydrogen bonding in peptides, conformational control, and biologically relevant molecules Methodologies : Photochemistry, organocatalysis, tandem reactions, stereoselective synthesis, and computational modeling Structural Analysis : Hydrogen bonding, helical folding, and non-covalent interactions using spectroscopy and molecular modeling Current Role : Director of ICMMO research institute His recent publications highlight innovations in peptide helical folding , cyclobutane and cyclopropane synthesis , and enantioselective catalytic reactions . His work bridges organic synthesis with biological applications, particularly in protein interaction inhibitors and insulin-sensitizing molecules .

• Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• Photochemistry
• Bioorganic Chemistry
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Jochen A. Müller is a Senior Scientist at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ in Leipzig, Germany, within the Department of Molecular Environmental Biotechnology . His research focuses on microbial transformations of organic pollutants, particularly using molecular tools to quantify biocatalysts and analyze microbial roles in contaminated systems. He previously held academic positions at Morgan State University and conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University and the University of Maryland. Education: Diploma in Microbiology (1996), University of Konstanz Ph.D. in Microbiology (2000), University of Konstanz His research interests span environmental biotechnology, microbial ecology, and genomics, with emphasis on anaerobic degradation of chlorinated ethenes, aromatic compounds, and sulfur-metabolizing microbes. His publications (2012–2023) explore antibiotic resistance gene dynamics, toluene degradation pathways, constructed wetland systems, and innovative single-cell genomics techniques like scMAR-Seq. Professional service includes editorial board membership for Applied and Environmental Microbiology and Saline Systems since 2009. He has contributed to funded projects such as Genomics of Beggiatoa alba (NSF, JGI/DOE) and participated in interdisciplinary collaborations across environmental engineering, biotechnology, and bioeconomy. For contact , he is affiliated with the UFZ in Leipzig. Detailed institutional affiliations and further information can be found in the full description below.

• Microbial Transformations
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Molecular Biology
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Dr. Matthias Jäger is a Researcher in the Department of Fiber Photonics at the Leibniz Institute for Photonic Technology (IPHT) . His work focuses on advanced optical fiber development, particularly in doped materials and nonlinear laser dynamics. Core technologies: Thulium/Yb/Ho-doped fibers, periodic shadowing for stray light suppression, nonlinear loss management Instrumentation: High peak power laser systems, fluorescence lifetime analysis, multicore emission profiling Research interests span laser physics, materials science, and optical engineering. Recent publications highlight breakthroughs in: Directional stability control for fiber ring lasers (2021-2024) Hybrid Tm:YAG crystal-derived fiber fabrication (2022) Nanoparticle-doped optical fibers (2024) 2 µm eye-safe laser systems (2024) Pr3+-doped nanocrystal fiber integration (2024) Thulium concentration optimization for laser efficiency (2025) His work demonstrates expertise in fiber fabrication methods including: Modified Chemical Vapor Deposition (MCVD) Powder-sinter technology Molten-core processing REPUSIL fiber drawing

• Optical Fiber Technology
• Photonics
• Laser Physics
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