Xinjun Tang

Dr. Xinjun Tang is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ), conducting cutting-edge research in photochemical organic synthesis under the PROBIST Postdoctoral Fellowship program.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. from Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry

Tang specializes in developing light-driven catalytic methodologies for complex molecular transformations, with emphasis on asymmetric synthesis and biomolecule modification. His work bridges sustainable catalysis and molecular medicine by creating energy-efficient reaction pathways that avoid traditional high-energy reagents.

His publication trajectory reveals a focused evolution toward photoredox applications in peptide engineering and transition-metal catalysis, demonstrating consistent innovation in overcoming chemoselectivity challenges through tailored photochemical protocols.

His scientific recognition includes:

• PROBIST Postdoctoral Fellowship

Funded by the competitive PROBIST program (Marie Sklodowska Curie COFUND), Tang operates within Prof. Paolo Melchiorre's research ecosystem at ICIQ, contributing to the institute's Sustainable Catalysis pillar through collaborative projects and methodological advancements.

He actively participates in ICIQ's Photophysics Spectroscopy and Material Characterisation core facility, leveraging advanced instrumentation for mechanistic studies of photoinduced electron transfer processes in organic transformations.