Dr. Peter Burger

Professor

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Biography

Peter Burger is a Professor at the University of Hamburg in the Department of Chemistry. He studied Chemistry at the University of Konstanz from 1982 to 1987, where he completed his diploma. He earned his doctorate in Chemistry, summa cum laude, in 1991 under the supervision of Prof. Dr. H.-H. Brintzinger at the University of Konstanz. Following his PhD, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Zurich and then at UC Berkeley. He has held various positions, including Senior Assistant at the University of Zurich and he received his Habilitation in 2003, earning the Venia Legendi for Inorganic Chemistry. His research interests primarily focus on Redox Flow Batteries, Molecular Switches, and Photochemical Water Splitting.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

1991-01-01 — 1993-01-01

University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Conducted research in chemistry as part of a postdoctoral program.

Postdoctoral Researcher

1991-01-01 — 1993-01-01

UC Berkeley • California, USA

Engaged in advanced chemistry research.

Senior Assistant

1993-01-01 — 2002-01-01

University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Worked as an Oberassistent in the field of chemistry.

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Requirements for University of Hamburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 60 ECTS in core computer science subjects
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or preliminary transcript)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Module descriptions/table of 60 ECTS in CS
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).