Pinjing Zhao

Pinjing Zhao is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at North Dakota State University. Their research focuses on transition metal-mediated catalytic methods for chemical synthesis, emphasizing environmentally sustainable processes through C-H and C-C bond activation.

Education:

• PhD from Cornell University
• Postdoctoral research at Yale University
• Postdoctoral research at University of Illinois

Research Areas: Homogeneous catalysis, organometallic complex design, bond activation mechanisms, asymmetric catalysis, drug development, sustainable polymer synthesis. Collaborative work incorporates computational methods like DFT calculations.

Teaching: Courses include CHEM 160 (Principles of Chemistry Lab I), CHEM 341/342 (Organic Chemistry I/II), and CHEM 741 (Physical Organic Chemistry I).