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Professor Hong Wang (University of North Texas) is a synthetic organic chemist focusing on π-extended porphyrins and asymmetric catalysis. She holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from UC Davis and previously served at Miami University and Beijing Science and Technology University.
- Education: PhD (UC Davis, 2003), M.S. and B.S. (Shandong University, China)
- Positions: Lecturer (1993-1997), Postdoctoral Fellow (Stanford, 2003-2005; Scripps, 2005-2007), Assistant/Associate Professor (Miami University, 2007-2016), Associate Professor with Tenure (UNT, 2016-2019), Professor (UNT, 2019-present)
Research Areas:
- Synthesis of π-extended porphyrins for photophysical and optoelectronic applications
- Asymmetric catalysis via enamine-metal Lewis acid cooperative systems
- 1D/2D conjugated organic materials for solar cells and sensors
Scientific Awards:
- NSF Career Award (2011-2016)
- Royal Society of Chemistry Emerging Investigator (2011)
- Best Teacher Scholar (UNT, 2020)
- Best Service Award (UNT College of Science, 2019)
Recent Publications: Highlighted work includes 2024 studies on aromatic heterocycle-fused porphyrins and 2023 investigations into platinum porphyrin-fullerene charge separation systems.
Lab Members: Current students include Ting Han (β-functionalized benzoporphyrins), Jacob Arvidson (acene-fused porphyrins), and emerging researchers like Saad Shaikh and Spenser Washburn. Former students like Jacqkis Davis (Laticrete) and Austen Moss (UNT Lecturer) transitioned to industry and academia.
Grants & Collaborations: Recipient of DOE-BES awards for porphyrin-based solar-cell projects and NSF support for cooperative catalysis research.
