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Lupei Du is an Associate Professor at the Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shandong University, China. He earned his B.S. and Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from China Pharmaceutical University (1999 and 2006) and completed postdoctoral research in Chemistry at Georgia State University (2006–2009). Research focuses on potassium channel blockers for antiarrhythmic agents Specializes in pharmacophore modeling, molecular docking, and fluorescent probe development Contributed to computational drug discovery and structure-activity relationship studies His publications highlight trends in cardiovascular drug design (targeting I Kr , I Ks , and Kv1.5 channels) and fluorescent probe engineering for hydrogen peroxide and carbohydrate detection. Awards include the Nanjing Outstanding Thesis Award (2005) and multiple fellowships. Lupei Du collaborates extensively through co-authorships and is a member of the China Pharmaceutical Association.

• Medicinal Chemistry
• Pharmacology
• Computational Drug Design
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Yan Liu serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Biology at Xiamen University's School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering since 2007, maintaining active research in organic phosphorus chemistry and bio-organic mass spectrometry. Her academic journey spans Zhengzhou University for undergraduate and master's studies (with Tsinghua University joint training), culminating in a PhD from Xiamen University. Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Science, Department of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University (1995-1999) Master of Science, Zhengzhou University Department of Chemistry (Tsinghua University joint training) (1999-2002) PhD, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University (2002-2005) Dr. Liu's research focuses on three interconnected domains: Organic Phosphorus Chemistry : Developing novel phosphorus reagents for carbohydrate oligomerization and synthesizing alkynylphosphorus compounds Bio-organic Mass Spectrometry : Creating advanced MALDI/ESI-MS methods for oligosaccharide and phosphopeptide analysis Biomolecular Interactions : Investigating evolutionary relationships in peptide/protease systems and small molecule-macromolecule binding Analysis of her 2014-2018 publications reveals consistent emphasis on mass spectrometry applications for carbohydrate chemistry (particularly disaccharide isomer differentiation), prebiotic peptide formation, and phosphorus-based synthesis. Her work demonstrates strong methodological innovation in derivatization techniques and statistical analysis of biomolecular interactions, primarily through collaboration with Prof. Yufen Zhao's research group. Dr. Liu maintains active supervision of graduate researchers as evidenced by her publication record, though specific student names aren't listed. Her laboratory work involves NMR, MALDI-MS, and ESI-MS instrumentation for metabolomic studies and biomolecular interaction analysis within Xiamen University's chemistry infrastructure.

• organic phosphorus chemistry
• bio-organic mass spectrometry
• interaction of organic small molecules with biological macromolecules
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Dr. He Yunjiao is a Research Assistant Professor at the School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), specializing in structural biology and carbohydrate biochemistry. She previously held postdoctoral positions at SUSTech and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, following an R&D chemist role at Wuxi Apptec. Education : Bachelor, Pharmacy (1999-2003), Wuhan University Master, Medical Chemistry (2003-2006), Wuhan University PhD, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2009-2013), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Her research explores the structural mechanisms of beta-lactamases to develop novel antibiotics and investigates autophagy regulation through protein interactions. Publications focus on crystallographic studies of enzyme catalysis, carbapenem resistance, and peptide-based therapeutic strategies. Key patents include novel synthetic methods for ureidoalanine derivatives and hydrocarbon-stapled polypeptides targeting endosome-lysosomal degradation. Collaborations span structural biology, enzymology, and drug discovery fields.

• Structural Biology
• Carbohydrate Biochemistry
• Glycobiology
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Liu-Lin Yang is an Associate Professor at the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Xiamen University, China. He specializes in supramolecular chemistry and molecular assembly, with a focus on controlled assembly systems and molecular communication. Education: Ph.D. and B.S. in Chemistry from Xiamen University. Research Interests: Supramolecular chemistry, molecular assembly, and material design. Contact: Email llyang@xmu.edu.cn Research Trends: His work spans supramolecular polymerization, viral nanocage assembly, and dendronized carbohydrate systems, emphasizing precise control over molecular organization and functional material development. Labs & Affiliations: Based in Lu Jiaxi Building 742 at Xiamen University, where he contributes to advanced materials research.

• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Controlled Molecular Assembly
• Molecular Communication
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Binju Wang is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Xiamen University's College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, promoted to this rank in 2018 after completing his PhD at the same institution. His academic foundation includes a BS from Harbin Institute of Technology (2007) and PhD from Xiamen University (2012). His educational background: BS in Chemistry, Harbin Institute of Technology, 2007 PhD in Chemistry, Xiamen University, 2012 Professor Wang's research centers on computational enzymology, specializing in multiscale simulations of metalloenzyme catalysis mechanisms, biological electron transfer processes, and protein design/biosynthesis. He employs quantum mechanical/molecular mechanical (QM/MM) methods and molecular dynamics to investigate enzyme reaction pathways, with significant contributions to understanding oxygen activation in cytochrome P450s, lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases, and nonheme iron enzymes. His work bridges computational chemistry and biochemistry to elucidate fundamental mechanisms with implications for enzyme engineering. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2019-2021) reveals a dominant focus on oxygen activation mechanisms across diverse metalloenzyme systems, electron transfer dynamics, and reactive oxygen species utilization. His computational approaches consistently uncover novel reaction pathways in enzymes critical for biocatalysis and metabolic engineering, with publications spanning top journals including JACS, Nature Catalysis, and ACS Catalysis. Scientific awards: No awards are documented in the provided information. Advising and grants: The text contains no details regarding student mentorship, grant funding, or research collaborations. Labs and teams: No information is provided about laboratory facilities, research groups, or team structures.

• Computational Enzymology
• Biological Electron Transfer
• Protein Design
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