Prof. Dr. Dieter E. Kaufmann | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Technical University of Clausthal | Germany

Prof. Dr. Dieter E. Kaufmann is a distinguished organic chemist whose research bridges fundamental synthetic chemistry and applied materials science. His work focuses on the design and synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, polyhalogenated nitrobutadienes, and functionalized benzoates with applications in medicinal chemistry, sustainable materials, and energy systems. He has contributed extensively to the chemical modification of renewable resources, including wood, for enhanced durability, hydrophobicity, and flame retardancy, as well as to the development of organic redox flow batteries. With over 128 publications, 3,676 citations, and an h-index of 30, his research demonstrates high scientific impact, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration across organic synthesis, catalysis, and green chemistry.

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Featured Publications

• Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2025). Synthesis and microbiological activities of 3-nitropyrazolo-[1,5-d][1,2,4]triazin-7(6H)-ones and derivatives. Molecules, 2025.

• Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2025). Synthesis, characterization and application of thioindigosulfonic acids as electrolytes in an aqueous organic redox flow battery. ChemElectroChem, 2025.

• Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2023). A new way to 2,3,4-trisubstituted benzo[h]quinolines: Synthesis, consecutive reactions and cellular activities. Molecules, 2023.

• Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2023). Chemistry of polyhalogenated nitrobutadienes, 19: Synthesis of new types of compounds modulating the biological activity of Type I interferons (IFN-I). Arkivoc, 2023.

• Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2022). Intramolecular phosphine-promoted Knoevenagel based redox-reaction. Molecules, 2022.

• Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2022). Chemistry of polyhalogenated nitrobutadienes, 17: Efficient synthesis of persubstituted chloroquinolinyl-1H-pyrazoles and evaluation of their antimalarial, anti-SARS-CoV-2, antibacterial, and cytotoxic activities. Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2022.

• Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2021). Surface tuning of wood via covalent modification of its lignocellulosic biopolymers with substituted benzoates: A study on reactivity, efficiency, and durability. ACS Omega, 2021.

• Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2021). Durable modification of wood by benzoylation—Proof of covalent bonding by solution state NMR and DOSY NMR quick-test. Polymers, 2021.

• Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2021). Chemical improvement of surfaces. Part 6: Enhanced flame retardancy of Scots pine sapwood by covalent modification with phosphorus and boron functionalized benzoates. Holzforschung, 2021.

• Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2021). Surface tuning of wood through chemical modification for enhanced performance and stability. Holzforschung, 2021.