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

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.

Professional Profile:

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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