Hui-Jun Zhang

Hui-Jun Zhang serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Xiamen University's College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, with research centered on organometallic chemistry and organic synthesis methodologies.

His academic credentials include a BS from Zhengzhou University (2004), followed by a dual-institution PhD completed in 2010 under Prof. Zhenfeng Xi at Peking University and Dr. Christian Bruneau at Université de Rennes 1, culminating in his appointment as Associate Professor at Xiamen University in 2012.

Dr. Zhang's research program emphasizes transition metal-catalyzed reactions, particularly rhodium(III)-mediated C-H activation for molecular construction. His work bridges synthetic organic chemistry and materials science through the development of π-extended systems like perylene diimides and thienoacenes, alongside innovative approaches to covalent organic frameworks using supramolecular assembly principles.

Analysis of his 2016-2020 publications reveals a dominant focus on rhodium catalysis for C-H functionalization, with significant contributions in electrochemical phosphorylation methods and the structural engineering of perylene-based dyes. His collaborative work frequently explores π-stacking interactions and regioselective synthesis strategies for advanced organic materials.