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Professor Chao-Jun Li is the E.B. Eddy Chair of Chemistry and Canada Research Chair (Tier I) in Green/Organic Chemistry at McGill University's Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Science. He serves as Co-Director of the FQRNT Centre for Green Chemistry and Catalysis and Director of the NSERC CREATE Center for Green Chemistry Training. Professor Li is a highly distinguished scholar with multiple prestigious fellowships including the Royal Society of Canada, American Chemical Society, and Royal Society of Chemistry.
Professor Li's educational background includes:
- B. Sc. from Zhengzhou University (1983)
- M.S. from Chinese Academy of Sciences (1988)
- Ph. D. from McGill University (1992)
- NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University (1992-94)
Professor Li's research focuses on revolutionizing chemical synthesis through sustainable approaches. His laboratory pioneered the use of water as a solvent for organic reactions and developed innovative green synthesis methods including Grignard-type reactions in water, Aldehyde-Alkyne-Amine coupling (A3-reaction), Cross-Dehydrogenative-Couplings (CDC reaction), and Hydrazone as Organometallic Reagent Equivalent (HOME). His work spans green chemistry, catalysis, photochemistry, and the conversion of renewable resources like biomass, CO2, and methane into high-value products. Professor Li's research has significant implications for sustainable industrial processes and environmental protection.
Professor Li has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career, including:
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (Academy of Science)
- Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences (AAAS)
- Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)
- Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award (Academic, 2001)
- Alfred Bader Award (CSC, 2018)
- Humboldt Research Award (2021)
- CIC Medal (2022)
Professor Li actively mentors students and leads significant research initiatives. He directs the NSERC CREATE Center for Green Chemistry Training and the CFI Infrastructure for Green Chemistry and Green Chemicals. His laboratory (OM 440) at McGill University is a hub for innovative green chemistry research with over 550 publications, 8 books, and 15 patents to its credit. Professor Li also serves as Co-Director of the FQRNT Centre for Green Chemistry and Catalysis, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in sustainable chemistry research.
