Sophie Korgitzsch
About Sophie Korgitzsch
Sophie Korgitzsch is an intern in Medicinal Chemistry at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, with previous internships at Fraunhofer UMSICHT and BASF. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg and is currently pursuing a Diplom-Ingenieur in Chemistry and Process Engineering at CPE Lyon.
Current Internship at Broad Institute
Sophie Korgitzsch is currently engaged in an internship in Medicinal Chemistry at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She has been in this role since 2021, with a commitment spanning three years. This position allows her to apply her knowledge in chemistry while contributing to significant research initiatives within the institute.
Previous Internships in Chemistry and Engineering
Sophie has completed several internships that provided her with practical experience in the fields of chemistry and process engineering. In 2017, she interned at Fraunhofer UMSICHT in Oberhausen for one month, focusing on environmental, safety, and energy technology. In 2020, she worked at BASF in Ludwigshafen for one month in Process Engineering Research. Additionally, she interned at Forschungszentrum Jülich in the same year, gaining further insights into research applications.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Sophie Korgitzsch studied Chemistry at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from 2017 to 2020. She is currently pursuing a Diplom-Ingenieur in Chemistry and Process Engineering at CPE Lyon, which she will complete in 2024. Her education includes a specialization in molecular chemistry as part of a Franco-German double-diploma program.
High School Education and Academic Performance
Sophie completed her secondary education at Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium in Bad Dürkheim, achieving the Abitur with a score of 1.0 in the German grading system. This rigorous academic background laid the foundation for her subsequent studies in chemistry and process engineering.
International Experience and Language Skills
Sophie Korgitzsch has gained international experience through her studies in France, which has enhanced her communication skills in multiple languages, including French, English, and German. This multilingual ability supports her collaborative work in diverse research environments.