معرفی
Dr. Xin Yan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Texas A&M University. Her research focuses on developing novel mass spectrometric methodologies for lipidomics, electrochemical interfacial chemistry, and transition metal catalysis. Her interdisciplinary lab integrates analytical, biological, and synthetic chemistry to advance precision medicine and sustainable synthesis.
Education:
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Stanford University (2018)
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Purdue University (2015)
- M.S. in Health Sciences, Purdue University (2011)
Research Interests: The Yan Lab combines mass spectrometry, microdroplet chemistry, and electrochemistry to address challenges in structural lipidomics, brain cancer biomarker discovery, and accelerated electrochemical reactions. Key areas include:
- Structural lipidomics via electrochemical strategies
- Metabolomics in brain aging/cancer
- Interfacial microreactors for reaction acceleration
- In situ generated cationic transition metal catalysts
Awards:
- 2025 Ray A. Rothrock Faculty Research Fellowship
- 2024 Sloan Research Fellowship
- 2023 IUPAC Emerging Innovator Award
- 2022 NSF CAREER Award
Advising & Grants: Supervises a dynamic research group with over 15 students. Secured major grants including NSF CAREER and NIH MIRA awards. Mentors have received CASE, Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, and ACS leadership fellowships.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Yan Research Group, an interdisciplinary team advancing reactive microdroplet mass spectrometry and electrochemical innovations. Collaborates across departments and institutions on translational research projects.
