Prof. Dr. Torsten John

Prof. Dr. Torsten John

Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry

Constructor University

Torsten John is an Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry at Constructor University in Bremen, where he leads a research group in Biophysical and Computational Chemistry. His research centers on understanding biomolecular self-assembly and interactions at interfaces, employing both experimental and computational techniques to address fundamental challenges in these areas. He earned his PhD in chemistry with summa cum laude distinction from Leipzig University and has conducted research at MIT, Monash University, and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, among others.

Recognized with awards and fellowships like the Feodor Lynen Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, CAS/SciFinder Future Leaders, and inclusion in IUPAC’s Periodic Table of Younger Chemists, he was also a Young Scientist at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings. As former Chair of the International Younger Chemists Network (IYCN), Torsten John remains dedicated to advancing early-career chemists.

Interests
  • Self-Assembly of Biomolecules
  • Nanomaterials and Nanomedicine
  • Amyloid-Forming Peptides
  • Science for Policy
Education
  • PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in Chemistry, 2020

    Leipzig University with Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM) and Monash University

  • MSc in Chemistry, 2015

    Leipzig University with research stays at RMIT University & Monash University & The University of Queensland

  • BSc in Chemistry, 2012

    Leipzig University