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Tom Grossmann is a Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he heads the Chair of Biomimetic Chemistry. His research focuses on developing innovative peptide-based systems that mimic natural processes, particularly in the areas of chemical biology and protein engineering. With an academic history spanning over a decade, he has held various prestigious positions, including group leader at the Chemical Genomics Centre in Dortmund and postdoctoral researcher at Harvard University. He has been recognized for his contributions with multiple awards, including the Thieme Chemistry Journal Award and the Schering Ph.D. award. Grossmann has served on editorial boards for journals such as Peptide Science and ChemBioChem. His work has been supported by significant funding from EU agencies, and he has published widely in top-tier chemistry journals, contributing to the understanding of constrained peptides and their applications in biomedical research. He is also involved in educational initiatives and fosters the next generation of chemists through mentorship and teaching at the university level.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Leading the Chair of Biomimetic Chemistry, focusing on peptide-based systems.
Chemical Genomics Centre, Technical University Dortmund • Dortmund, Germany
Managed research group focusing on chemical genomics.
Harvard University • Cambridge, USA
Conducted research under Gregory L. Verdine.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.