Dr. Mathias Paul

Synthesis of novel α-ketoacids as precursors for charge-tagged hydroxycarbenes that undergo hydrogen tunneling above room temperature. Leading of projects in an international group. Maintenance of national and international research cooperation.

Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Cologne  Scientific studies in an international group  Presentation of scientific results  Preparation of publication manuscripts (vide infra)  Supervision of students (practical courses, bachelor and mas¬ter theses)  Cooperation with partners form industry (BASF SE, Ludwigshafen)  Introductory guide for new international group members  Responsible person for the groups glovebox

Organic synthesis and building of a compound database

Tutor in inorganic and organic chemistry

Thesis: Spectroscopy and Computational Studies of Intermediates in Carbene-Catalyzed Reactions (Kurt-Alder Award) Elucidation of reaction mechanisms (Organocatalysis) Synthesis of intermediates of catalyzed reactions Analytics (especially NMR spectroscopy) Databases (SciFinder, Reaxys)

Title of Diploma Thesis: Synthesis of a Monofluorinated Ionic Liquid as a Probe for NMR Spectroscopic Studies (Advancement Award) In the group of Prof. Dr. Ralf Giernoth