Assist. Prof. Dr. Wei-Guo Jia | Metal Carbonyls Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Wei-Guo Jia | Metal Carbonyls Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Wei-Guo Jia, Anhui Normal University, China

Wei-Guo Jia, is an accomplished Associate Professor at the College of Chemistry and Materials Science at Anhui Normal University. He earned his Ph.D. in chemistry from Fudan University in 2009 under the supervision of Prof. Guo-Xin Jin. With a robust research focus on transition metal complexes, half-sandwich functional complexes, and carbene chemistry, he has made significant contributions to the field. Notable achievements include the solid synthesis of half-sandwich functional complexes, enhancing their functionalities, and developing innovative strategies to access cyclometalated platinum(II) N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes. Wei-Guo is an active member of the Chinese Chemical Society and has published extensively in reputable journals, demonstrating his commitment to advancing chemical research.

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Summary of Suitability:

Wei-Guo Jia’s innovative research, consistent publication record, and dedication to sustainable chemistry position him as a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work significantly impacts both theoretical chemistry and its practical applications, making him an exemplary figure in his field.

Education 📚

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry (2009): Fudan University, China, under the supervision of Prof. Guo-Xin Jin.
  • Specialization: Transition metal complexes, half-sandwich functional complexes, and carbene chemistry.

Work Experience 👨‍🏫

  • Associate Professor (Current): College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University.
    • Focused on the design, synthesis, and application of half-sandwich metal complexes and ruthenium complexes for photocatalysis.

Achievements 🏆

  1. Research Publications:
    • Published 5 research articles in high-impact journals (SCI, Scopus).
  2. Innovative Contributions:
    • Developed solid synthesis methods for half-sandwich functional complexes, enhancing their functionality.
    • Introduced a novel strategy for cyclometalated platinum(II) N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes.
  3. Collaborations:
    • Collaborated with notable researchers like Richmond Lee.

Awards and Honors 🌟

  • Professional Membership: Member of the Chinese Chemical Society.
  • Recognized for contributions in ruthenium complex photocatalysis and transition metal complex design.

Publication Top Notes:

New Route to Cycloplatinated N‐Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes via Iodide Assisted C‐H Activation and Proton Transfer

Recyclable N-Heterocyclic Carbene Porous Coordination Polymers with Two Distinct Metal Sites for Transformation of CO2 to Cyclic Carbonates
Mechanochemical synthesis of half‐sandwich iridium/rhodium complexes with 8‐hydroxyquinoline derivatives ligands

Postsynthetic Modification of Half-Sandwich Ruthenium Complexes by Mechanochemical Synthesis

Synthesis, characterization, and catalytic activity of half‐sandwich ruthenium complexes with pyridine/phenylene bridged NHC = E (NHC = N‐heterocyclic carbene, E = S, Se) ligands

Prof. Dr. Huanfeng Jiang | Chemical compound Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Huanfeng Jiang | Chemical compound Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Huanfeng Jiang, South China University of Technology, China

Huanfeng Jiang, Ph.D., is a Research Professor at the Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Engineering of Guangdong Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at South China University of Technology. He specializes in the design and development of efficient catalytic oxidation systems, green chemical processes, and fostering the integration of industry, academia, and research. With a career spanning several decades, he has held significant roles, including a long tenure at the Guangzhou Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he served as a Research Assistant, Associate Research Fellow, Research Fellow, and Doctoral Supervisor. Dr. Jiang earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry in 1993, after completing his M.Sc. in Organometallic Chemistry at Wuhan University. He has received numerous honors, including the prestigious 2002 Chinese Chemical Society-BASF Young Investigator’s Award and the 2006 National Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholars.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Huanfeng Jiang

Dr. Huanfeng Jiang, currently a Research Professor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, has made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry and catalysis. His research interests focus on designing novel and efficient catalytic oxidation systems, developing green and economical chemical processes, and promoting the integration of industry, academia, and research.

Education

🎓 1990-1993
Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences
🔬 Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry
Advisor: Professor Xiyan Lu

🎓 1987-1990
Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University
🔬 Master of Science in Organometallic Chemistry

🎓 1979-1983
Department of Chemistry, Hubei University
🎓 B.Sc. in Chemistry

Honors

🏆 2002
Chinese Chemical Society-BASF Young Investigator’s Award

🏆 2006
National Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar

Professional and Academic Experience

📅 2003.9-present
Professor of Chemistry, South China University of Technology

📅 1993-2003
Guangzhou Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences
🔬 Research Assistant (1993)
🧑‍🔬 Associate Research Fellow (1995)
🧑‍🏫 Research Fellow (1998)
🎓 Doctoral Supervisor (2000)

📅 1983-1987
Teacher, Hubei Wuchang Experimental High School

Research Interests

🧪 Design and development of novel, efficient, and practical catalytic oxidation systems
🌱 Development of efficient, economical, and green chemical processes
🔗 Promote the deep integration of industry, academia, and research

Publication top Notes:

Design, synthesis and antitumor activity of 3,4,5-Trisubstituted Isoxazoles

Palladium-catalyzed cascade of aza-Wacker and Povarov reactions of aryl amines and 1,6-dienes for hexahydro-cyclopenta[b]quinoline framework

Ligand-enabled ruthenium-catalyzed meta-C−H alkylation of (hetero)aromatic carboxylic acids

Cobalt-catalyzed cross-electrophile coupling of alkynyl sulfides with unactivated chlorosilanes

Base-Promoted Aminoamidation of Cinnamoyl Chlorides with Aryl Amines: Access to β-Amino Amides

Pd(II)-Catalyzed Formal [5+2]-Carbocyclization of Ortho-Aryl-Substituted Arylaldehydes with Allylic Alcohols