We are thrilled to announce that Issiah B. M. Lozada, a talented researcher in the department Inorganic Spectroscopy at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion has been awarded the prestigious Humboldt Fellowship. This recognition highlights the exceptional talent and hard work of our employee, while emphasizing a strong commitment to advancing cutting-edge research and scientific innovation.
The Humboldt Fellowship is granted for two years and supports postdoctoral researchers from around the world, enabling them to advance their innovative research in collaboration with leading experts.

Issiah applied for the fellowship to further explore his research on photoactive 3d transition metal complexes. Additionally, the opportunity to work with a renowned group in the field of X-ray spectroscopy was a significant motivator.

Upon receiving the good news, Issiah shared his reaction: "I had just landed in London for work and was exhausted from the travel. When I checked my email and saw the news, I was flabbergasted and energized! The Humboldt Fellowship is a competitive one, with many talented international postdocs applying, so I feel incredibly honored."

Current Research
Currently, his focus is on the design of photoactive 3d metal complexes, with an emphasis on iron, to make them more competitive with their 4d and 5d counterparts. Through the use of advanced techniques like time-resolved X-ray spectroscopy and scattering/diffraction, Issiah aims to uncover how different valence excited states behave and evolve. These experiments are expected to provide valuable insights that could lead to improved ligand design.

Future Plans
Looking ahead, Issiah is eager to stay in academia and eventually lead his own research group, continuing his passion for teaching and pursuing groundbreaking scientific research.