Victor Mougel

Prof. Victor Mougel is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on LAC | Bioinspired Molecules and Materials. Prof. Mougel's work explores the development of bioinspired molecules and materials, drawing inspiration from natural systems to create innovative chemical solutions. His research contributes to the understanding of molecular design and material science with applications in various scientific domains.

Victor Mougel is an Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry, focusing on the development of single-site heterogeneous catalysts for sustainable chemical transformations. His research explores surface organometallic and coordination chemistry to design catalysts with enhanced activity and selectivity. Key areas include CO2 electroreduction, nitrogen fixation, and the synthesis of nanoscale single-molecule magnets. Mougel's work integrates electrocatalysis, molecular complexes, and materials science to address energy and environmental challenges. His publications highlight the role of metal-nitrogen-doped carbon materials, uranium-based magnets, and siloxide ligands in catalytic processes. The research emphasizes structure-selectivity relationships and the engineering of catalytic microenvironments for improved performance.