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Personal profile
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.
Research interests
Electrosynthesis
Synthesis of hybrid molecules with multi-targeting properties
Green chemistry
New methodology development in organic chemistry
Experience
Assistant Professor, 2020 to present
Director of Drug Discovery, TenNor Therapeutics, 2016 - 2020
Post Doc, University of Notre Dame, 2015 - 2016
Teaching
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
Awards and honours
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
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Utah State University, 2015
BSc, Lanzhou University, 2010
Research areas
- Organic Synthesis
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Antimicrobial resistance
- Green Chemistry
Keywords
- QD Chemistry
- Methodology
- Electrochemistry
- Sustainable Chemistry
- Antibiotic Synthesis
Person Types
- Staff
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Suzhou Industrial Park High Quality Innovation Platform of Functional Molecular Materials and Devices
Yang, L. (PI), Liu, C. (Team member), Lu, Q. (Team member), Papadikis, K. (Team member), Choi, H. (Team member), Lin, Y. (Team member), Xue, X. (Team member), Huang, X. (Team member), Ding, M. (Team member), Wang, X. (Team member), Zhang, Q. (Team member), JIN, X. (Team member), Matziari, M. (Team member), Ding, L. (Team member), Li, D. (Team member), Dennis, J. (Team member), Dong, Q. (Team member), 张开周 (Team member), 由冬琦 (Team member) & 郜明文 (Team member)
1/09/23 → 30/08/26
Project: Governmental Research Project
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The synthesis of lipid antigens for the detection of mycobacterial infections
Zhang, Q. (PI) & Gwenin, C. (Team member)
1/09/21 → 31/08/24
Project: Internal Research Project
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Cobalt-Catalyzed Alkene Alkylarylation: Access to Pyrrolidinones
Wang, J., Chen, K., Nie, C., Huang, C., Zhang, Q. & Li, J., 12 Aug 2025, In: Organic Letters.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Design and Synthesis of Neomycin-Oxazolidinone Hybrid Antibiotics: Potent Agents Against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, Exhibiting Synergistic Activity Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa via Outer Membrane Disruption
Chen, Y., Wang, W., Lu, W., Ding, L., Singh, I., Zhu, Y. & Zhang, Q., 2025, (Submitted) In: Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Innovative Applications of Rotary Evaporators in Vacuum-assisted Synthesis for Sustainable Chemistry
Wang, W., Huang, C. & Zhang, Q., 7 Jan 2025, In: Current Green Chemistry. p. 334-345Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Microwave-Assisted Acetylation of Alcohols Using Acidic Ethyl Acetate in Five Minutes
Huang, C., Zhou, Z. & Zhang, Q., 8 Sept 2025, In: Current Microwave Chemistry.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rapid, solvent- and catalyst-free transamidation of aliphatic amines with formamide
Li, J., Zhou, Z., Chen, Y. & Zhang, Q., 17 Jul 2025, In: Tetrahedron Letters.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Synthesis of Amoxicillin derivatives as potential antibacterial agents
Qian Zhang (Supervisor)
Jun 2025 → Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Synthesis of neamine-quinolones hybrid antibiotics
Qian Zhang (Supervisor)
Jun 2025 → Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Synthesis of An Electrocatalyst for Room-Temperature Esterification
Qian Zhang (Supervisor)
Jun 2025 → Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Chemical Modification of Antibiotic Linezolid and Nitroimidazole
Qian Zhang (Supervisor)
24 Jun 2024 → 6 Aug 2024Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project