Welcome to the AG - EPR Spectroscopy
Research
We are working in the field of structure-dynamics-function relationships in oligonucleotides, proteins, and their complexes. Our main method is Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (EPR). We synthesize model compounds and spin labels for new EPR methods.
Software
We have developed programs for the analysis of Pulse Dipolar EPR measurements
Bachelor/Master/PhD Projects
We are always looking for motivated students interested in working in an interdisciplinary environment.
Our research topics cover biochemistry, chemical synthesis, and the development and application of EPR spectroscopic methods. If you are interested, get in touch with Olav Schiemann.
Publications
(141) K.L. Kopp, A. Pellegrini, S. Grimme, O.Schiemann*
“How spin conductive are oligo(p-phenylenes) in trityl-based biradicals”
ChemRxiv 2026, DOI: 10.26434/chemrxiv.10002037/v2
(140) J.L. Wort, T. Hett, A. Haardt, O. Kendall, H. Alaei, O. Schiemann, U.B. Kaupp*
"Protocol for preparing and characterizing samples for combined microsecond freeze-hyperquenching and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy"
STAR Protocols 2026, 7, 104405.
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