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Geneva, Switzerland

Zürich Area, Switzerland

We research new ways of organizing small organic molecules into non-covalent polymers and deduce the rules that govern supramolecular order.

Oxford, United Kingdom

Researching spherical porphyrin macrostructures.

Researching how Heart Rate Variability (HRV) relates to stress and sleep disorder.

Researching how structure can influence chiroptical properties of organic matter, new concept for inducing twists and strain in aromatic materials for applications in bio, nano and material sciences.Consulting industry partners (Novartis, Solvias) on new devices (DART-MS, GC-MS), main contact person.Supervision of two Masters students and supervised a complete Masters thesis. Preparing High School and University students for exams (>10, 100% rate of success). Tuition of undergraduates in practical skills (3rd and 6th semester Chemistry students, 3rd semester Pharmaceutical-Science students). Preparing and running problem sessions, supervising and correcting examinations. Teaching Assistant for Schweizer Jugend Forscht candidates as well as High School students. Substitute teacher in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Design (High School level) as well as course instructor for Advanced Teacher Trainings (Music, Video and Design).Principal Administrator for the public experimental lectures for “Uninacht 2008”, “550 Years University of Basel” and the “Faculty Christmas Event 2010” (>250 people per show).Founding and active member of the chemistry graduate community for students and staff, University of Basel. Established the annual department symposium.Supervision and maintenance of group devices (GC-MS, analytical and preparative HPLC, DART-MS).Establishing and moderating of weekly synthetic problem sessions. Design of graphical concepts and representations for publications and posters. Introduction courses to graphical design. Consulting on budget for new devices, preparing and negotiating budgetary proposals.Setting up and maintaining a cluster for molecular modeling and calculations.Refereeing papers and theses.

Researching the underlying reaction mechanism of the anionic cylcodehydrogenantion of perylene.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Organic Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude (6.0/6.0)

Activities and Societies: Researcher, Teaching Assistant, Budget Proposals, Illustrations and DesignPhD in organic synthesis to develop.

Master Of Science (Msc) With Distinction, Organic Synthesis, 6.0/6.0

Activities and Societies: Founding member of PCC, Head of the experimental lecture "Sprengvorlesung" for several years, Organization.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Chemistry, 5.3/6.0

Activities and Societies: Head of Organizing Comittee for Experimental Lectures, Teaching Assistant