Wang Lijia | Organic Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Wang Lijia | Organic Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Wang Lijia, East China Normal University, China

Prof. Wang Lijia, an accomplished organic chemist 🧪, currently serves as a Professor at East China Normal University. With a Ph.D. from Sichuan University and postdoctoral experience at Kyoto University, she specializes in asymmetric catalysis and total synthesis of natural products. Her groundbreaking research includes innovative strategies for synthesizing polycyclic spiroindolines, resulting in the efficient construction of bioactive molecules. Prof. Wang’s contributions have earned her prestigious awards, including the JSPA Lectureship Award. Fluent in English and Chinese, her impactful publications showcase her expertise in transition-metal-catalyzed reactions and tandem cyclizations. Elected to the Youth Innovation Promotion Association, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Prof. Wang is a leading figure in organic chemistry.

 

Publication Profile

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Academic Journey

Born and raised in China, Dr. Lijia Wang is a distinguished figure in the field of organic chemistry, renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to asymmetric catalysis and total synthesis of natural products. With an unwavering commitment to scientific exploration, Dr. Wang embarked on her academic journey at Sichuan University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry under the guidance of Dr. Meng Yang. Fuelled by a thirst for knowledge and a passion for discovery, she continued her academic pursuits at the same institution, obtaining her Ph.D. under the mentorship of Prof. Xiaoming Feng, focusing on organic chemistry from 2004 to 2009.

Awards

Dr. Wang’s contributions to the field have not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by the prestigious accolades she has received throughout her career. In 2024, she was honored with the JSPA Lectureship Award in Japan, a testament to her exceptional scholarship and international acclaim.

Research Focus

Dr. Lijia Wang, an esteemed chemist, specializes in organic synthesis and asymmetric catalysis. 🧪 Her research focuses on developing innovative synthetic methodologies for the construction of complex molecules with precise stereochemistry. She is particularly interested in tandem annulation reactions and cascade reactions, aiming to address challenges in diversity and stereoselectivity control. Dr. Wang’s work has led to significant advancements in the synthesis of biologically active compounds and natural products. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for discovery, she continues to push the boundaries of organic chemistry, shaping the future of the field.

 

Publication Top Notes

Insights into Stereoselectivity Switch in Michael Addition-Initiated Tandem Mannich Cyclizations and Their Extension from Enamines to Vinyl Ethers

Synthesis of Thienyl Polycyclic Fused Indoles Based on the Indium Catalyzed Prins/Friedel‐Crafts Tandem Reaction

Side arm modified chiral bisoxazoline ligands: Recent development and prospect in asymmetric catalysis

Allenamide‐Initiated Cascade [2+2+2] Annulation Enabling the Divergent Total Synthesis of (−)‐Deoxoapodine, (−)‐Kopsifoline D and (±)‐Melotenine A

Allenamide‐Initiated Cascade [2+2+2] Annulation Enabling the Divergent Total Synthesis of (−)‐Deoxoapodine, (−)‐Kopsifoline D and (±)‐Melotenine A

Rapid Construction of Enantioenriched Benzofurochromanes by SaBOX/Copper(II) Catalyzed Enantioselective [3 + 2] Annulation of γ-Chromenes with Quinones

A Versatile Enantioselective Catalytic Cyclopropanation‐Rearrangement Approach to the Divergent Construction of Chiral Spiroaminals and Fused Bicyclic Acetals

Facile Stereoselective Approach to Diverse Spiroheterocyclic Tetrahydropyrans: Concise Synthesis of (+)‐Broussonetine G and H

A Versatile Enantioselective Catalytic Cyclopropanation‐Rearrangement Approach to the Divergent Construction of Chiral Spiroaminals and Fused Bicyclic Acetals