On the morning of September 25, Professor Deng Liang from SIOC (Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences), and Professor Du Haifeng from ICCAS (Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences), at the invitation of the School of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering, held a series of academic lectures. The lectures were hosted by Professor Wu Jie, with the participation of teachers of relevant research field and postgraduate students.

Under the title of “Stability and Reactivity of Low-Coordinate and Low-Valent Transition Metal Complexes”, Professor Deng systematically elaborated on his team’s breakthrough progress in the synthesis and reaction mechanism of post-transition metal complexes. The report focuses on the structural stability and catalytic activity of low-coordinate and low-valent systems, providing theoretical support for the design of new metal catalysts and having important value in promoting the development of coordination chemistry and homogeneous catalysis technology.

Professor Deng delivering a lecture

Professor Du conducted in-depth discussions on “Asymmetric Catalysis and Frustrated Lewis Pairs (FLPs)”, focusing on the innovative development of chiral FLP catalysts and their efficient applications in asymmetric synthesis reactions. This study has significantly improved the accuracy and efficiency of chiral drug synthesis, opening up new paths for green chemistry and pharmaceutical research and development.

Academic exchange

The two academic lectures were cutting-edge in content and rigorous in logic. Amid a vibrant academic atmosphere, the participating teachers and students exchanged in-depth ideas with experts regarding relevant issues. The academic exchange has deepened their understanding in such cutting-edge fields as organic chemistry and molecular catalysis, providing guidance for their research directions.