The Group:

Animations explaining our work on Self-Replication:

Welcome to the website of the Otto Research Group. We are interested in a variety of subjects. Here are some keywords:

  • Systems chemistry
  • Supramolecular chemistry
  • De-novo synthesis of life
  • Origins of life
  • Self-replication
  • Foldamers
  • Catalysis (nonlinear catalysis, autocatalysis, feedback)
  • Dynamic combinatorial chemistry
  • Chiral symmetry breaking
  • Dissipative phenomena
  • Far-from-equilibrium systems
  • Soft materials
  • Hydrogels for tissue culture
  • Molecular recognition (small molecules and biomolecules)
  • Self-Assembly
  • Nanomaterials

On this site you will find the lines of our research explained in more detail, an intoduction to the people who work in our laboratory, a list of our publications, and more.