Prof. U. Schneider acquired a strong expertise in: (i) innovative asymmetric catalysis using low-toxic & low-oxidation metal species, and (ii) sustainable organic synthesis.His group in Edinburgh aims to: (i)discover highly innovative chiral catalysts, (ii) invent powerful modes for catalytic activation of strong bonds, and (iii) elucidate the reaction intermediates and mechanisms involved. Fundamental studies aimed towards these goals are particularly worthwhile, because they may uncover unprecedented reactivity and unique selectivity, ultimately leading to entirely new concepts and perspectives in chemistry. Up to now, Prof. Schneider has already published around 30 papers in JACS, ACIE etc.

Professor experience:

     09/2011 –presentPI, Professor, The University of Edinburgh (UK)

     04/2006 – 08/2011:PI, Assistant Professor & ERATO Group Leader

       The University of Tokyo (Japan); Mentor: Professor Shu Kobayashi

     01/2004 – 03/2006:Post-Doctoral Research Associate

       The University of Tokyo (Japan); Advisor: Professor Shu Kobayashi Stoichiometric Activation of Silanes for Organic Synthesis

     09/2003:Ph.D. Thesis in Organic Chemistry

        Institut de Recherche en Chimie Organic Fine (IRCOF), Rouen (France);

Advisors: Professors Xavier Pannecoucke & Jean-Charles Quirion

   10/2003 – 01/2004: Invited Research Associate

Chemistry Studies at the Universities of Würzburg & Marburg (Germany) and Lille & Lyon (France).