Dr. Dmitry Katayev

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dmitry Katayev is a prominent academic in the field of organic chemistry, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Bern. His research interests primarily focus on developing innovative catalytic strategies, including photocatalysis and electrochemical synthesis. Katayev has a distinguished academic background, with a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Geneva and postdoctoral research positions at notable institutions such as ETH Zurich and Technical University Kaiserslautern. His work emphasizes advancements in light and electricity driven C-H functionalization methodologies, which are essential for synthesizing complex molecules and natural products. His laboratory employs cutting-edge techniques, including computational studies and physical organic chemistry tools, to explore the underlying mechanisms behind novel catalytic concepts, aiming for applications in both academia and industry.

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Experience

Assistant Professor (SNSF Eccellenza)

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Fribourg • Fribourg, Switzerland

Tenure Track Assistant Professor Organic Chemistry

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Requirements for University of Bern

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent Maximum 60 ECTS credits of additional requirements if background is slightly different
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Specialization Notes

Part of the Swiss Joint Master in Computer Science (Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel).