Academic Background

Prof. Dr. Cheol-Hong Cheon is a distinguished academic in the field of chemistry, with a robust educational foundation from Korea University and The University of Chicago. He earned his B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry from Korea University, followed by a Ph.D. in Chemistry from The University of Chicago, under the mentorship of Professor Hisashi Yamamoto.

Professional Experience

Dr. Cheon’s career is marked by significant academic and research positions. He served as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley, and later joined Korea University, advancing from Assistant Professor to full Professor. His tenure includes a visiting scholarship at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Cheon has received multiple prestigious awards, including the CHUNGAM POSCO Young Investigator Fellowship and several Asian Core Program Lectureship Awards from Taiwan, Thailand, and China. He was also honored with the Stone Tower Excellence in Teaching Award, highlighting his contributions to education and research.

Research Areas

Dr. Cheon’s research spans Total Synthesis, Asymmetric Synthesis, Umpolung Chemistry, and Heterocyclic Chemistry. His innovative approaches in these areas have led to significant advancements in organic chemistry.

Representative Publications

Dr. Cheon has authored numerous high-impact publications. Notable works include the asymmetric total synthesis of Iheyamine B and the total synthesis of Rucaparib, which was recognized as a highly downloaded paper and highlighted in Synfacts. His research has consistently contributed to the field, earning recognition and citations in leading journals.

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