PROF. PETER NICK
Prof. Nick has been working at KIT since 2003 and has lead the research group Molecular Cell Biology at the KIT Botanical Institute since 2005. Until 2014, he was also Dean of Studies at the Faculty of Chemistry and Biosciences.
His path led him from biology studies in Freiburg via Scotland, Japan and France to his doctorate and habilitation back to Freiburg, before he found his scientific home at the former University of Karlsruhe, now KIT.
In his work, he seeks to understand and use the platns' ability of adaptions. Central questions of his work revolve around the conservation of natural spaces and species, biodiversity, and the use and further development of plant properties: Can we artificially organize plant cells in such a way that they produce valuable active substances for medicine? Can we use our knowledge of the adaptability of plant cells to breed new plants that are more able to cope with climate change? Can we use our knowledge of plant cell differences to seize opportunities for new medicines and protect consumers from counterfeits in globalized markets?
Professor Nick has received more than ten awards in the areas of research, teaching and innovation.
