Piotr Blyszczyk

Doctoral Student @ Leonori Group, RWTH Aachen

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

I am a doctoral researcher at RWTH Aachen, Germany with a huge passion for learning and problem-solving. I am very eager to develop as a researcher in the field of organic chemistry, especially in the areas of photochemistry and catalysis.

Experience

  • MedChem Internship at Boehringer Ingelheim
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Doctoral Researcher at RWTH Aachen University
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Supervisor: prof. Daniele Leonori

  • The University of Manchester (3 yrs 11 mos)
    • Student
      Sep 2018 - Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      MChem project: alpha-arylation of ketones using light activated sulfonium-based EDA complexes under the supervision of prof. David J. Procter.

    • PASS Leader
      Sep 2019 - May 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Mentored a group of first and second year chemistry students and assisted them in the challenges that university life posed. Additionally, I designed and undertakook activities that enable students to better understand the lectured curriculum.

  • Industrial Placement Student at GSK
    Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr