Dr. Sadig Aghazada

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sadig Aghazada is an Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Bern. He completed his PhD at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in 2018 under the supervision of M. Kh. Nazeeruddin and M. Grätzel. Following his doctoral studies, he undertook postdoctoral research at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and ETH Zurich where he focused on highly reactive intermediates and their electronic structures. His group at the University of Bern is dedicated to the conversion of small molecules and dinitrogen into higher-value products, utilizing novel chemical transformations involving 3d transition metals. Aghazada actively contributes to the academic community through his involvement in the German Chemical Society and various collaborative research projects, striving to develop innovative strategies in the field of inorganic chemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor Tenure Track

2025-01-01 — Present

University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Leading research group focusing on inorganic chemistry and chemical transformations.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2021-01-01 — 2022-01-01

ETH Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Conducted research on chemical reactions and reactive intermediates under supervision of C. Copéret.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2018-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg • Erlangen, Germany

Worked on isolating transition metal species and their application in novel chemical processes.

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).