معرفی
ZHU Ye is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the National University of Singapore (NUS), specializing in organic chemistry and asymmetric catalysis. He leads the Ye Zhu Research Group, focusing on developing enabling chemical tools for drug discovery and biomedical research. His research emphasizes catalytic reactions compatible with biomolecules, late-stage functionalization, and molecular interactions.
Education:
- B.Sc., Peking University, 2006
- Ph.D., The University of Chicago, 2012 (advisor: Prof. Viresh Rawal)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, MIT, 2014 (advisor: Prof. Stephen Buchwald)
Research Interests:
His lab invents catalytic methods to address synthetic challenges in drug development, including:
- Innovating chemo/regio/stereo-selective reactions for complex molecules
- Late-stage functionalization strategies for natural products
- Molecular recognition studies in 3D chemical space
Key Achievements:
- Received Asian Core Program Lectureship Awards (2022–2024)
- Horizon Prize (2022) for P(V) reagent development in oligonucleotide synthesis
- Over 30 peer-reviewed publications in top journals like Nature, JACS, and Angewandte Chemie
Teaching:
Current courses include Advanced Organic Chemistry (CM3121) and Emerging Concepts in Drug Discovery (CM5224).
Labs & Collaborations:
Hosts international collaborations and supports 2 Research Fellow positions. Active in training students across PhD, M.Sc., and undergraduate programs.
