Marlene Bruce

Delivered high-level Chemistry and Physics education to secondary and pre-university students (Grades 7–13) at a public Gymnasium, following strict state curriculum standards. Maintained a dual focus on pedagogical excellence and rigorous laboratory safety.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

• Advanced Curriculum Delivery: Designed and taught advanced Chemistry and Physics curricula, preparing

Co-founded, scaled, and directed the technical operations and financial administration of an agri-food startup focused on regional biodiversity and plant-based beverage production. Managed strategic partnerships with external scientific institutions and secured critical venture funding.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

• Grant Acquisition & Fund Administration: Successfully secured two highl

Co-directed and managed the strategic operations, finances, and human resources for a parent-run non-profit early childhood education center (Kita) with ultimate fiduciary and legal responsibility.
Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
• Human Resources & Leadership: Handled personnel management, including hiring, contract negotiations, conflict resolution, and performance evaluations for educators

Worked in advanced scientific research in organometallic and inorganic chemistry while simultaneously managing undergraduate laboratory courses, lecturing, and mentoring junior researchers.

PhD Dissertation: "Synthesis of Novel P,N-Hybrid-Ligands based on 2-(2'-pyridyl)-4,6-diphenylphosphinine: Coordination Chemistry and Reactivity."

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

• Advanced Chemical Rese

Thesis: "Synthesis of Novel P,N-Hybrid-Ligands based on 2-(2'-pyridyl)-4,6-diphenylphosphinine: Coordination Chemistry and Reactivity"
Supervised by: Prof. Dr. Christian Müller

The main topic of my PhD research is Phosphorus Chemistry. My project focuses in the Coordination Chemistry of a pyridyl-substituted phosphinine as well as the synthesis of phosphorus ligands derived from the latter, their

Doctoral research in inorganic and phosphorus chemistry, focusing on the synthesis and coordination chemistry of novel P,N-hybrid ligands. Assisted in advanced inorganic chemistry laboratory courses from 2012 to 2015.

Thesis: "Design and synthesis of supercritical CO2 soluble chelating phosphines"
Supervised by: Dr. Anna Maria Masdeu

Focused on green chemistry, advanced catalysis, and sustainable solvent systems. Developed molecular architectures tailored for eco-friendly industrial applications.

Key Highlights:

• Sustainable Synthesis: Designed and optimized novel chelating phosphines engineered for solubil

Specialized in inorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and homogeneous catalysis. Combined rigorous academic research with early teaching and laboratory leadership.

Key Highlights:

• Peer-Reviewed Publication & Thesis: Co-authored a paper on ligand design for rhodium-catalyzed hydroformylation in fluorous biphasic systems under the supervision of Dr. Erika Martin and Dra. Itzel Guerrero.

Awarded an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship by the European Union to complete a two-semester academic exchange in chemistry at the Technical University of Munich (TUM).

Key Highlights:

• Academic Focus: Completed coursework in inorganic synthesis, coordination chemistry, and advanced catalytic processes.
• Laboratory & Teamwork: Conducted academic and practical coursework within international student