Ran Liu

Ran Liu is a Professor at Boston College's Department of Chemistry, leading the Liu Research Group since 2013. The group focuses on BN heterocycles, organometallic catalysis, and applications in medicinal chemistry and materials science. Collaborations span Rutgers University, University of Pau, and PNNL.

• Education & Training: Not explicitly detailed in the text, but inferred from group's research output and leadership.
• Research Interests: BN heterocyclic chemistry, palladium-catalyzed reactions, hydrogen storage materials, and medicinal applications of boron-nitrogen compounds.

Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes BN aromatic isomer reactivity, catalytic mechanisms, and functionalization strategies for pharmaceuticals and polymers. Collaborative computational studies and synthetic method development are recurring themes.

• Scientific Awards: Boron in the Americas Award (2018), Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award (2015), and mentorship of LaMattina Fellows.
• Students: Mentored 20+ graduate and undergraduate researchers since 2013, including Tomoya, Max, Ziyong, and recent additions Skylar and Nick (2024).
• Labs & Outreach: Hosts annual group trips (e.g., World's End, Nantasket Beach 2024), collaborates with high schools for chemistry outreach, and maintains a dynamic research environment with presentations and publications.