Yan XU

Dr. Yan XU is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at RWTH Aachen University's Institute of Organic Chemistry, working under Prof. Dr. Daniele Leonori from September 2023 to September 2025. His research focuses on advancing synthetic methodologies in organic chemistry.

His educational background:

• PhD in Chemistry, completed June 2023, supervised by Prof. Oestreich at TU (university unspecified in source)

Dr. XU specializes in catalytic C-C bond formation, with expertise in nickel-catalyzed radical cross-coupling reactions and silylated electrophile chemistry. His work bridges organosilicon synthesis and sustainable catalytic processes, emphasizing reaction efficiency and novel bond construction strategies.

As a core member of the Leonori research group, he contributes to cutting-edge projects in radical chemistry and photoredox catalysis, aligning with RWTH Aachen's leadership in organic synthesis innovation.