Prof. Dr. Charles W. Machan

Profile

Academic positionAssociate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Reader
Research fieldsInorganic Molecular Chemistry,Electrochemistry
KeywordsCoordination Chemistry, Inorganic Synthesis, Electrochemistry, Homogenous Electrocatalysis

Current contact address

CountryUnited States of America
CityCharlottesville
InstitutionUniversity of Virginia
InstituteDepartment of Chemistry

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Karsten MeyerLehrstuhl Anorganische und Allgemeine Chemie, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen
Start of initial sponsorship01/11/2024

Programme(s)

2024Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Machan is an esteemed international authority in molecular electrocatalysis and known for his groundbreaking research that has influenced a paradigm shift in electrochemical energy conversion. He has made important contributions to molecular electrocatalysts and the use of redox mediators for small-molecule conversion. During his stay in Germany, he aims to advance the development of lanthanide and actinide-based redox mediators.