prof. Donghui Wei | Physical Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Research and Innovations:
  • His work on biomimetic catalytic reactions, electron transfer mechanisms, and predictive models for chemoselectivity showcases his innovative approach to research.
Prof .Donghui Wei, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University , China

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🏛️Early Academic Pursuits

  • Donghui Wei was born in 1983 in Henan, China. He completed his undergraduate studies at Zhengzhou University in 2006. Pursuing higher education, he obtained his Ph.D. from the same institution in 2012. During his doctoral studies, from 2010 to 2012, he had the opportunity to study as a visiting scholar under the mentorship of Professor Chang-Guo Zhan at the University of Kentucky, USA.

👨‍🔬 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

  • Upon completing his Ph.D., Donghui Wei embarked on his academic career at Zhengzhou University. In 2013, he began his tenure as a Lecturer and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2017. Throughout his career, he has engaged in extensive theoretical studies on enzyme reaction mechanisms, organocatalytic reactions, and transition metal-catalyzed C-H activation reactions.

🏆 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS

  • Donghui Wei’s research has led to several significant contributions:
    1. Biomimetic Catalytic Reactions: He designed new biomimetic catalytic reactions inspired by enzymes, exploring novel strategies for N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-catalyzed reactions with high stereoselectivity.
    2. NHC-Catalyzed Radical Reactions: He reported a new relayed proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism, advancing the understanding of NHC-catalyzed radical reactions.
    3. Chemoselectivity Prediction: He developed a model combining nucleophilicity and electrophilicity indices to predict the chemoselectivity of organic reactions.

📊 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

  • Donghui Wei’s work has significantly impacted the field of chemistry, particularly in understanding and predicting chemical reactions. He has completed seven research projects and is currently working on three ongoing projects. His work has garnered considerable recognition, evidenced by 256 publications in esteemed journals and a citation index of 50 on Scopus. He has also been involved in two consultancy/industry projects, showcasing the practical applications of his research.

🏅ACADEMIC CITES

  • Donghui Wei has authored three books and published four patents, further solidifying his reputation as a leading researcher in his field. His prolific output of 256 journal articles reflects his dedication and significant contributions to the scientific community.

🌍 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Donghui Wei is a Senior Member of the Chinese Chemical Society, highlighting his standing within the professional community and his commitment to advancing the field of chemistry.

🚀LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

  • As a Senior Member of the Chinese Chemical Society, Donghui Wei continues to influence the next generation of chemists. His ongoing research and innovative approaches ensure that his contributions will leave a lasting legacy. His future work promises to push the boundaries of theoretical chemistry, with potential new discoveries in enzyme reactions, organocatalysis, and transition metal catalysis.

📄Publications

  • Polypyrrole functionalized cellulose/polypropylene composite membrane with zinc inducing and dendrite resistance for robust zinc-ion batteries
    Authors: Xu, S., Sun, Z., Wei, D., Wei, M., Dong, Y.
    Journal: Journal of Membrane Science, 2024, 712, 123230
  • Regio- and stereoselective access to highly substituted vinylphosphine oxides via metal-free electrophilic phosphonoiodination of alkynes
    Authors: Dong, B., Zhao, F., Lv, W.-X., Wu, J., Chi, Y.R.
    Journal: Nature Communications, 2024, 15(1), 5385
  • Catalytic asymmetric synthesis of planar-chiral dianthranilides via (Dynamic) kinetic resolution
    Authors: Guan, C.-Y., Zou, S., Luo, C., Wang, M.-C., Mei, G.-J.
    Journal: Nature Communications, 2024, 15(1), 4580
  • Umpolung reactivity of strained C–C σ-bonds without transition-metal catalysis
    Authors: Bai, D., Guo, X., Wang, X., Lan, Y., Chang, J.
    Journal: Nature Communications, 2024, 15(1), 2833
  • Optimizing Double-Fibril Network Morphology via Solid Additive Strategy Enables Binary All-Polymer Solar Cells with 19.50% Efficiency
    Authors: Song, J., Li, C., Ma, H., Yan, H., Sun, Y.
    Journal: Advanced Materials, 2024, 36(36), 2406922
Donghui Wei | Physical Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award