Academic Background 🎓
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Chengdu Institute of Biology (CAS) in 2011.Postdoctoral Research (2013-2016):Conducted postdoctoral research with Prof. Leyong Wang.Joined Nanjing University as an Associate Research Professor in 2013.Senior AvH Fellow (2016-2018):Joined University of Duisburg-Essen as a senior AvH Fellow (“The Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researcher”) in 2016. Collaborated with Prof. Carsten Schmuck during this fellowship. Current Position (2018 – Present): Appointed as Full Professor of Organic Chemistry at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Research Focus and Interests 🧪🔍
Research Area: Specializes in supramolecular self-assembly and functional supramolecular materials. Research Approach: Integrates molecular design and synthesis, molecular recognition, and controllable supramolecular assembly. Objective: Aims at constructing novel “intelligent” supramolecular materials with a focus on functional regulation.
Editorial and Academic Contributions 📝📚
Editorial Positions: Associate Editor of Frontiers in Chemistry
Editorial Board Member of: Chinese Chemical Letters, Green Synthesis & Catalysis, Molecules
Research Publications:
Authored and coauthored over 100 research publications.Contributions in reputed journals including Nat. Commun., J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., Acc. Chem. Res., Adv. Sci., CCS Chem., and more.
Grants and Awards 🏆🌐
Received Grants and Awards Including: National Natural Science Foundation of China., Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province for Outstanding Young Scholar., The Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researcher., Science and Technology Award of Jiangsu Province., National New Star Award in Supramolecular Chemistry of Aromatic Macrocycles., Teaching and Research Achievement Award of Jiangsu Province.
Scientific Approach 🎯
Scientific Problem: Controlling Structure and Function in Aggregates: A key scientific challenge in supramolecular self-assembly. Approach: Aromatic Macrocyclic Hosts and Tailor-Made Guest Molecules:Utilizing aromatic macrocyclic hosts. Designing cavity-matched guest molecules.
Achievements 🏆🔬
Orthogonal Self-Assembly of Multiple Non-Covalent Interactions: Efficient and controllable construction of supramolecular self-assembly systems. Clarification of the regulation mechanism of different host-guest binding modes on assembly structure. Performance Orthogonal Self-Assembly: Strategy for stimuli-responsive supramolecular assemblies. Functional regulation and performance improvement. Understanding the regulation mechanism of external stimuli on functions. Publication and Recognition:82 Scientific Papers Published: Includes journals such as Nat. Commun., J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., Acc. Chem. Res. Recognition: Acknowledged through grants, awards, and “the Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researcher.”
Future Project: Orthogonal Integration of Non-Covalent Interactions and Performance 🚀🔍
Innovative Strategy: Orthogonal Integration of Non-Covalent Interactions and Performance: Aims to clarify structure-activity relationships from molecular to macroscopic levels.Focus on controllable construction and functional integration of complex assembly systems. Expected Outcomes: Holistic Understanding : Achieve a comprehensive understanding of molecular design, structural assembly, and functional regulation. Controllable Construction: Realize controllable and precise construction of complicated assembly systems. Functional Integration: Integrate functions at various scales for advanced materials.
Significance and Innovation 🔬🌐
Significance: Addresses a critical challenge in supramolecular self-assembly. Advances understanding of structure-activity relationships. Innovation: Proposes a novel strategy for orthogonal integration, promising advancements in controlled assembly and functional integration.
Top Noted Publications by Dr. Xiao-Yu Hu📚: