Current note
As of WS 2022/23, the courses will once again be held in person. However, hybrid or online events are also possible.
Research topics
Biochemistry and natural products
Catalysis and sustainable chemistry
New methods in synthesis
Organo-electrochemistry
Organometallic compounds in synthesis
Organic materials
Polymer chemistry
Supramolecular chemistry and sensors
Jun. Prof. Ala Bunescu
Transition Metal Catalysis
Organic Synthesis
Prof. Dr. Jeroen Dickschat
Natural products chemistry
Biosynthesis, synthesis, structure elucidation
PD Dr. Marianne Engeser
Mass spectrometry
Mechanism elucidation
Prof. Dr. Andreas Gansäuer
Catalysis
Radical chemistry
Stereoselective synthesis
Prof. Dr. Sigurd Höger
Organic chemistry
of complex systems
Prof. Dr. Arne Lützen
Supramolecular chemistry
Organic synthesis
NMR spectroscopy
Prof. Dr. Dirk Menche
Natural products:
Characterization, total synthesis,
synthesis methods
Dr. Stefan-Sven Jester
Junior Research Group
Supramolecular patterning of surfaces,
Scanning probe methods
Dr. Larissa von Krbek
Junior Research Group
Fuel-driven supramolecular systems:
Synthesis, development and investigation
Chemistry minor
Courses for students of human medicine, dentistry and nutrition and food sciences
Chemistry for physicians and dentists
Seminar, lecture and practical course
Chemistry for nutrition and food scientists
Seminar, lecture and practical course
Departmental library
The Chemistry Department Library is a joint library of the Chemistry Department located in the building of the Kekulé Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (EG). It consists of a collection of monographs, journals and series and is run as a reference library. A public photocopier is available in the library.