Prof. Dr. Bernard Lucas Feringa

Profil

Derzeitige StellungProfessor W-3 und Äquivalente
FachgebietOrganische Molekülchemie
Keywordssereochemistry, catalysis, molecular nanotechnology, supramolecular chemistry

Aktuelle Kontaktadresse

LandNiederlande
OrtGroningen
Universität/InstitutionUniversity of Groningen
Institut/AbteilungDepartment of Chemistry

Gastgeber*innen während der Förderung

Prof. Dr. Thorsten BachLehrstuhl für Organische Chemie 1, Technische Universität München, Garching
Beginn der ersten Förderung01.05.2016

Programm(e)

2011Forschungspreis-Programm auf Gegenseitigkeit für Wissenschaftler*innen aus dem Ausland

Projektbeschreibung der*des Nominierenden

Professor Ben Feringa is best known for his work on nanotechnology, most notably for the construction of light-driven molecular motors. Motors of this type have been shown to work on a nanometer scale and have recently been used to move a "nano car" on a solid surface. His further research interests in transition metal and DNA-based catalysis have been equally successful and have made him a leading figure in organic chemistry worldwide. In Germany he will dedicate his research efforts to devise new photochemical switches and to employ them in catalysis and nanotechnology.