Dr. Qian Zhang gracefully commenced his appointment as Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University in November 2020. Holding a Ph.D. degree, he pursued his doctoral studies under the esteemed guidance of Professor Cheng-Wei Tom Chang at Utah State University, delving into the intricate synthesis of novel aminoglycosides. Subsequently, he honed his skills in post-doctoral research at the University of Notre Dame, where he spent a fruitful year working alongside Professor Shahriar Mobashery. Before joining Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Dr. Zhang gained valuable industrial experience by working in a pharmaceutical company for four years. His research endeavors are centered on the innovative development of methodologies in organic chemistry and the synthesis of bioactive small molecules, making him a valuable addition to the academic community.

Electrosynthesis

Synthesis of hybrid molecules with multi-targeting properties

Green chemistry

Carbohydrates chemistry

New methodology development in organic chemistry

Assistant Professor, 2020 to present

Director of Drug Discovery, TenNor Therapeutics, 2016 - 2020

Post Doc, University of Notre Dame, 2015 - 2016

CHE406, Research Project I

CHE402， Research Project II

CHE002 Introduction to Chemistry

CHE303, Advanced Organic Chemistry

CHE309, Final Year Project

CHE405. Topics in Advanced Organic Chemistry

CHE401. Advanced Analytical Chemistry

CHE002. General Chemistry

CHE112. Introductory Organic Chemistry II (Labs)

CHE111. Key Skills for Chemistry

2018, Talent in key industries in Gusu (Suzhou)

2017, Jiangsu Shuangchuang Ph.D. (Enterprise Innovation)

2015, PhD Completion Award, Utah State University

2009, Chun-Tsung Scholar for outstanding undergraduate researcher, Chun-Tsung Scholar Foundation