Nuno Maulide

National Correspondent

Class
Sciences

Section
3rd Section | Chemistry

Election

18.06.2024 (Corresponding Member)

Contact

nuno.maulide [at] univie.ac.at

Areas of Interest

Organic chemistry; Chemical Biology; Total synthesis; Sustainable chemistry

Hyperlinks
http://maulide.univie.ac.at

Profile

Nuno Maulide is an award-winning chemist, professor, and science communicator. Born in Portugal, he studied chemistry at the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) in Lisbon, before earning a Master’s degree from École Polytechnique (France) and a PhD from Université catholique de Louvain (UCL) in Belgium. He then conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University, before establishing his independent research group at the prestigious Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung in Germany.

Since 2013, he has been Chair of Organic Synthesis at the University of Vienna, where his research focuses on novel reaction mechanisms, molecular design, and sustainable chemistry, with applications in pharmaceutical synthesis and materials science. His work has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Ignaz L. Lieben Prize, the Austrian Scientist of the Year (2018) award, and an ERC Advanced Grant. Notably, he is among the few scientists who have successfully secured all individual ERC grants (Starting, Consolidator, and Advanced).

Beyond research, he is deeply committed to science communication and public engagement. As one of Portugal’s most influential science communicators, he regularly appears in media and public talks, making chemistry accessible to broader audiences. His ability to translate complex scientific concepts into engaging narratives has earned him widespread recognition. His book Como se Transforma Ar em Pão became a best-seller in Portugal, captivating readers with its exploration of chemistry’s role in everyday life.

Culturally, he is passionate about music and the arts, being an accomplished amateur pianist alongside his scientific career. He also has strong entrepreneurial and leadership interests, particularly in fostering innovation at the interface of academia and industry.

With a multidisciplinary approach to science, Nuno actively seeks to bridge the gap between chemistry, sustainability, and public discourse, ensuring that scientific advancements translate into meaningful societal impact.