Dr. Moritz Maxeiner
Experience & Skills
I am currently in the postdoctoral phase of my research in the field of environmental biochemistry. The subject of current research is the analysis of organohalides (pesticides, PCBs etc.) that have accumulated in vertebrates in the Wadden Sea. I am open to expanding the scope of my research and would be happy to discuss potential research topics with you.
Furthermore, my PhD in inorganic chemistry has provided me with the necessary skills to develop new materials for specific applications based on fundamental research and the synthesis of multifunctional hybrid materials. As part of my academic training, which culminated in a bachelor's and master's degree in nuclear chemistry, I was able to acquire the skills required to analyse radioactive isotopes. To this end, I utilised state-of-the-art radioanalytical methods.
My fascination with biology has accompanied me throughout my academic career and led me to obtain a second Bachelor's degree in this subject. I focussed on acquiring basic biological knowledge. Due to my work as a chemical-technical assistant, I already have a sound knowledge of GLP.
GC-MS/MS
Our laboratory is equipped with a brand new gas chromatograph with coupled triple quadrupole mass spectrometer from ThermoScientific (TRACE 1610 & TSQ 9610). A high sample throughput is guaranteed by an autosampler, also from ThermoScientific (AI 1610). This setup can be used to address a wide range of issues relating to anthropogenic organic pollutants.
Do you have any ideas or questions? Feel free to contact me, I am always open to new and exciting topics on the subject of pollutants.
Mercury analyser
The harmful effects of mercury were already known in ancient times and have since been strictly regulated in the modern world, triggered by Minamata disease. The mercury content is determined by forming an Hg/Au amalgam with subsequent atomic absorption spectroscopic quantification in a DMA-80evo from Milestone.
A very broad spectrum can be analysed here, from sediments and liquids to organic materials. Interested? Feel free to contact me, I am open to collaborations of all kinds.