Hong-Bin Yu

Hong-Bin Yu is a Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York. She teaches introductory and general chemistry courses for both science and non-science majors and oversees the General Chemistry laboratory curriculum to enhance teaching efficacy.

Education:

• Ph.D., Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences
• M.S., Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences
• B.S., Shanghai Jiaotong University

Dr. Yu's research spans organic and polymer chemistry with a strong emphasis on chemical education. Her scholarly work focuses on developing chiral polymer catalysts for asymmetric synthesis, particularly in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling and epoxidation reactions. She is also dedicated to improving pedagogical strategies and laboratory instruction for diverse learners.

Her publications, appearing in journals such as J. Am. Chem. Soc. and Chem. Rev., reveal a consistent trajectory in asymmetric catalysis, ligand design, and macromolecular effects in organometallic reactions. The articles highlight innovative approaches to enhancing enantioselectivity and catalytic efficiency through polymer-based systems.

Dr. Yu is actively involved in curriculum development and lab instruction but no scientific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text.

She advises no listed students and is not described as leading a research lab or team. Her role centers on teaching and academic service within the chemistry department.