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Dr Qian Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science at Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University. Holding a PhD degree, he pursued his doctoral studies under the esteemed guidance of Professor Cheng-Wei Tom Chang at Utah State University, where he delved into the intricate synthesis of novel aminoglycosides. Subsequently, he refined his skills in postdoctoral research at the University of Notre Dame, where he spent a productive 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 endeavours are centred 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
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
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Suzhou Industrial Park High Quality Innovation Platform of Functional Molecular Materials and Devices
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) & Yang, L. (PI)
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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A novel SonoVap for efficient and rapid tricaprylin synthesis
Huang, C., Liu, C. & Zhang, Q., Aug 2026, In: Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification. 226, 110859.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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In Situ Activating a Protein-Complexed Quenched Probe via Alkaline Phosphatase Response for Pyroptosis-Mediated Cancer Immunotherapy
Geng, J., Sun, J., Xiong, L. H., Ma, F., Chen, Y., Zhang, Q., Tang, B. Z. & He, X., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Angewandte Chemie - International Edition.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pore structure and separation performance of macroporous agarose microspheres fabricated by calcium carbonate, starch, and double emulsion templating
Zheng, T., Jiang, L., Xiao, Q., Weng, H., Zhang, Q., Wang, S., Chen, F. & Xiao, A., 2026, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The synthesis of 6′-N-acyl neamine-based amphiphiles: Synergistic activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa via enhanced membrane permeability
Chen, Y., Ding, T., Li, J., Lu, W., Tuvey, A., Hao, H., Huang, X., Ding, L., Yang, L., Singh, I., Zhu, Y. & Zhang, Q., 5 Nov 2026, In: European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 317, 119084.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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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Activities
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European Journal of Organic Chemistry (Journal)
Zhang, Q. (Reviewer)
28 Jun 2026Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Synthesis of neamine-quinolones hybrid antibiotics
Zhang, Q. (Supervisor)
Jun 2025 → Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Synthesis of An Electrocatalyst for Room-Temperature Esterification
Zhang, Q. (Supervisor)
Jun 2025 → Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Synthesis of Amoxicillin derivatives as potential antibacterial agents
Zhang, Q. (Supervisor)
Jun 2025 → Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Exploration of the Rotavap-Enabled Equilibrium-Shift Synthesis (RESS)
Zhang, Q. (Supervisor)
2 Jan 2025 → 1 Jan 2029Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision