Stefan Diethelm
About Stefan Diethelm
Stefan Diethelm is a Development Chemist at Climeworks in Zurich, Switzerland, with a background in various scientific roles and extensive academic qualifications.
Company
Stefan Diethelm currently works at Climeworks as a Development Chemist. Climeworks, located in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in carbon dioxide removal solutions. Prior to joining Climeworks in 2024, he accumulated extensive experience at Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Actelion in various scientific roles.
Title
Stefan Diethelm holds the title of Development Chemist. His career has spanned roles such as Associate Director, Principal Scientist Chemistry, Senior Scientist Oncology Chemistry, Scientist Oncology Chemistry, and Lab Head Anti-Infectives Chemistry. This title reflects his progression and expertise in the field of chemistry, enriched by his academic background and professional experiences.
Education and Expertise
Stefan Diethelm's educational background is robust, having studied Chemical Biology at Scripps Institution of Oceanography where he achieved a Postdoc. He also studied at ETH Zürich where he earned a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and a Master's Degree in Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry. His academic journey has provided a strong foundation for his professional expertise in chemistry.
Professional Background
Stefan Diethelm worked at Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd from 2017 to 2024. He began as a Scientist Oncology Chemistry, was promoted to Senior Scientist Oncology Chemistry, and later became Associate Director, Principal Scientist Chemistry. Before Idorsia, he served as Lab Head Anti-Infectives Chemistry at Actelion from 2015 to 2017. This trajectory highlights his growth and specialization in chemical research and development.