A pioneering research project in the field of modern structural chemistry is being launched under the leadership of Dr. Yasar Krysiak (ACI). Thanks to the financial support of the Dr Rolf M. Schwiete Foundation, this project will enable Dr. Krysiak to gain deeper insights into the interdisciplinary field of combining electron microscopy techniques (4D STEM) from materials science with soft matter. A particular focus is on the quantitative chirality determination of bioactive molecular crystals, which could potentially have far-reaching applications in medicine and materials science.
In close collaboration with Sergi Plana-Ruiz from the University of Tarragona, the project is pursuing innovative approaches to the analysis and characterisation of crystal structures. "Our aim is to push the boundaries of serial crystallography and materials chemistry, paying particular attention to the chiral properties of bioactive molecules", explains Dr Krysiak. "We are endeavouring to build a strong, motivated team to tackle these exciting challenges together." As part of the project, there will soon be an advert for a student assistant. Interested students with a passion for structural chemistry and related disciplines are cordially invited to apply.
