Prof. Xinqiang Fang | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award
Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Prof. Xinqiang Fang is a distinguished scholar in the field of organic chemistry, currently serving as a Professor at the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He obtained his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, followed by postdoctoral research at Nanyang Technological University, Texas A&M University, and Cornell University, which equipped him with advanced expertise in catalysis and synthetic methodology. His professional experience spans more than a decade of independent research, during which he has published over 80 peer-reviewed papers in prestigious journals such as JACS, Angewandte Chemie, and Nature Communications, earning more than 1,900 citations and an h-index of 24. His primary research interests include asymmetric catalysis, catalytic kinetic resolution, α-diketone chemistry, and the synthesis of bioactive natural products, with significant contributions to copper- and ruthenium-catalyzed reactions and novel methodologies in green chemistry. Skilled in reaction mechanism studies, catalytic design, and advanced organic synthesis, he has also trained numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. His work has been highlighted by international platforms and recognized with honors for research excellence. In conclusion, Prof. Fang’s innovative contributions, global collaborations, and leadership in catalysis firmly establish him as a leading figure driving advancements in modern organic chemistry.
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Featured Publications
- Lei, X., Luo, P., Lan, S., Dong, W., Xu, C., Liu, J., Yang, S., Zhang, Q., & Fang, X. (2025). CuH-catalyzed asymmetric desymmetrization of cyclobutenes via stereodivergent hydroamination. ChemistryEurope, e202500325.
- Yang, S., & Fang, X. (2025). Ru-catalyzed isomerization/(transfer) hydrogenation of allylic alcohols. Synthesis, 57, 2423–2433.
- Zhou, L., Zhao, L., Ren, C., Cui, Q., Lan, S., Xu, C., Dong, W., Jiang, C., Kong, X., Luo, B., Yang, S., & Fang, X. (2025). Catalytic diastereoselective synthesis of bicyclo[3.2.1]octanediones. Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis, 367, e202500324.
- Cui, Q., Lan, S., Lei, X., Xu, C., Jiang, C., Zhao, L., Zhou, L., Liu, J., Gu, C.-Z., Yang, S., & Fang, X. (2025). Copper-catalyzed Cloke-Wilson rearrangement for the synthesis of dihydrofurans containing tetrasubstituted carbon atoms. Organic Chemistry Frontiers.
- Lei, X., Luo, P., Dong, W., Ren, C., Cui, Q., Liu, J., Kong, X., Yang, S., & Fang, X. (2025). Copper-catalyzed dienylation of aldehydes using propargylic carbonates. Organic Letters, 27, 5355–5360.