Dr. Kevin Pagel

Professor

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Biography

Professor Kevin Pagel leads the Pagel Group at the Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freie Universität Berlin. His research focuses on organic chemistry, emphasizing ion mobility-mass spectrometry and spectroscopy of biomolecules. He obtained his PhD in chemistry from Freie Universität Berlin, graduating summa cum laude in December 2007. His postdoctoral research included prestigious affiliations with the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford, where he was involved in pioneering studies within molecular physics. Over his career, he has transitioned from research associate to assistant professor, and eventually to full professor at the university. His contributions have earned him various accolades, including the Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council and the Ron Hites Award from the American Society for Mass Spectrometry. Pagel's work has significantly advanced methods in mass spectrometry, particularly in the analysis and separation of isomeric carbohydrates, showcasing his commitment to enhancing analytical chemistry techniques.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2021-07-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Department of Molecular Physics • Berlin, Germany

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — 2021-06-30

Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry • Berlin, Germany

Guest scientist in the Department of Molecular Physics, Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society.

Assistant Professor

2014-04-01 — 2016-12-31

Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry • Berlin, Germany

Research Associate

2011-02-01 — 2014-03-31

Department of Molecular Physics, Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society • Berlin, Germany

Postdoctoral Researcher

2008-09-01 — 2011-01-31

Group of Prof. Dr. Carol V. Robinson, University of Cambridge and University of Oxford • Cambridge and Oxford, United Kingdom

Research supported by Leopoldina Fellowship.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2008-01-01 — 2008-08-31

Group of Prof. Dr. Beate Koksch, Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Awards

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Consolidator Grant

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Editorial Advisory Board Member

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Member

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Fachgruppenpreis der GDCh

2017-04-01
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Ron Hites Award

2016-06-01
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Mattauch Herzog Award

2016-03-01
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Jochen Franzen Poster Award

2010-03-01
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Bert L. Schram Young Investigators Award

2006-09-01

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.