Xueqing Song

Dr. Xueqing Song serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Division of Sciences and Mathematics at the University of the District of Columbia's College of Arts and Sciences, leading STEM education initiatives and research infrastructure development. His work bridges chemical synthesis with biomedical applications through advanced structural analysis.

His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Nankai University, China, and a B.S. in Chemical Education from Anhui Normal University, China.

Specializing in organotin chemistry, Dr. Song pioneers the synthesis of novel triorganotin carboxylates, ionic triphenyltin complexes, and bimetallic Group IV systems. His research employs X-ray crystallography to analyze organotin-biomolecule interactions for potential therapeutic applications, while advancing crystallographic methodologies for complex characterization. This work positions him at the intersection of inorganic synthesis and structural biology.

Recent publications (2020-2024) reveal a concentrated focus on organotin structural chemistry, with 80% of works examining stannate complexes through crystallographic lenses. Key trends include crown ether stabilization techniques, thiolato-acetato ligand systems, and fluorinated phenyl group incorporations - all driving innovation in metal-based biomedical compound design.

Dr. Song actively mentors through major grant-funded programs:

• Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation (2024): UDC Beckman Scholars Program supporting undergraduate researchers
• National Science Foundation (2023): STEM education transformation via new general science degree
• National Science Foundation (2022): MRI grant for x-ray diffractometer acquisition
• Department of Defense (2022): HPLC-MS/MS instrumentation for multidisciplinary research

These initiatives have secured over $2M in instrumentation and student development resources.

His leadership extends to NSF proposal review panels (2022-2024) and HBCU/MSI Crystallography Workshops, fostering research capacity at minority-serving institutions through shared instrumentation and collaborative networks.