OpenFieldProf. Dr. Ben L. Feringa
Nobel Laureate & Jacobus van 't Hoff Distinguished Professor · Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, Zernike Campus · University of Groningen (Zernike Campus)
Academic focus & active research
Prof. Dr. Ben L. Feringa was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the design and synthesis of molecular machines. His laboratory at Zernike Campus leads global breakthroughs in light-driven rotary molecular motors, responsive smart materials, and photopharmacological cancer therapies.
Supervision & prospective applicants
Scholars preparing thesis research, graduate admissions, or collaborative inquiries at University of Groningen (Zernike Campus) should consult the department directory for current lab openings, funding availability, and research prerequisites.
- Institution
- University of Groningen (Zernike Campus)
- Department / Faculty
- Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, Zernike Campus
- Primary Field
- Synthetic Molecular Motors
- Campus Location
- Groningen, Netherlands
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