Collaborative Research Center 1333
Molecular Heterogeneous Catalysis in Confined Geometries
On September 19, 2025, CRC 1333 doctoral researcher Patrick Probst from project B04 has successfully defended his dissertation on “Polymerization of Cyclic Olefins and α,β-Diynes by the Action of Group IV N-Heterocyclic Carbene-(NHC) Coordinated Alkylidene and Alkylidyne Complexes” at the Institute of Polymer Chemistry at the University of Stuttgart. Congratulations from all of us at … Read more
At the beginning of April 2025, former CRC 1333 doctoral researcher Katrin Gugeler from project C04 has successfully defended her dissertation on “Simulation of catalytic reaction mechanisms and molecular dimensions” at the Institute of Theoretical Chemistry at the University of Stuttgart. Congratulations from all of us at the CRC 1333 on this achievement and milestone … Read more
On June 5, 2024, CRC 1333 doctoral researcher Shravan R. Kosuik, who worked in Project A05 and Seed funding project 1in the first funding period, has successfully defended his dissertation on “Nanostructured Oxide Materials as Catalyst Supoports for Molecular Heterogeneous Catalysis under Confinement: Design, Synthesis, and Characterization”. Congratulations on this achievement from all of us … Read more
CRC 1333 doctoral researcher Sina Klostermann has successfuly defended her dissertation on “Simulation of Metal-Sulfur Battery Perfomance” on March 13, 2024. Congratulations on this achievement from all of us at the CRC 1333! We wish you all the best for the next steps in your career, Sina!
On March 18, 2024, CRC 1333 doctoral researcher Paolo Cignoni from project A03 has successfully defended his dissertation on “Advanced Nanoparticle Characterization to Understand the Activity and Stability of Bimetallic Gold-Palladium Electrocatalysts”. Congratulations on this achievement from all of us at the CRC 1333! We wish you all the best for the next steps in … Read more
On March 8, 2024, CRC 1333 doctoral researcher Karina Abitaev has successfully defended her dissertation on “Preparation and Characterization of Mesoscale Confined Materials for Asymmetric Catalysis”. She received her PhD degree summa cum laude. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement from all of us at the CRC 1333! We wish you all the best for the … Read more
On October 11, 2023, Ann-Katrin Beurer, CRC 1333 researcher in the first funding period, succesfully defended her dissertation to earn her doctoral degree. Ann-Katrin’s thesis incorporated her work on “Efficient and Spatially Controlled Functionalization of SBA-15”. from left to right: Prof. Thomas Schleid, Ann-Katrin Beurer, Prof. Yvonne Traa, Prof. Thomas Sottmann Congratulations on your achievement, … Read more
On July 7, 2023, Hamzeh Kraus, CRC 1333 researcher in the first funding period, defended his dissertation to earn his doctoral degree. Hamzeh’s thesis incorporated his work on “Atomistic Simulation of Fluid Structure and Diffusion in Functionalized Mesoporous Silica” Congratulations on your achievement, Hamzeh and best wishes for your career … Read more
On May 31st, 2023 Marc Schnierle defended his dissertation to earn his doctoral degree. Marc’s thesis incorporated his work on “Post Ligation Modification of Metallotetrazines as Perspective Surface Molecular Probes” Congratulations on your achievement, Marc and best wishes for your career path!
On May 16th, 2023 Mario Winkler defended his dissertation to earn his doctoral degree. Mario’s thesis incorporated his work on “The Electronic and Geometrie Structure of Chemically lmmobilised Catalysts in Mesopores”. During his defense, he also successfully mastered a final task: he had to play a recognizable song on the guitar, using all the parts … Read more