Regular biography
ZHONG Hongyu Nanyang is an Assistant Professor at Nanyang Technological University, School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB). Their research interests include transition metal catalysis, organometallic chemistry, and synthetic methods. ZHONG's profile is available on the CCEB faculty page, and their office is located in CCEB-05-06.
Scholar-generated biography
Hongyu Zhong is a researcher in Chemistry with a focus on catalysis, particularly in asymmetric hydrogenation and metal-catalyzed reactions. His work explores the development of efficient and selective catalysts for various organic transformations, including cobalt- and iron-catalyzed processes. His research includes the synthesis of organometallic intermediates, the design of precatalysts for asymmetric synthesis, and the investigation of reaction mechanisms. Zhong's studies also involve the use of visible light to enable catalytic bond formation and the coupling of carbon dioxide with ethylene. His research contributes to the understanding of catalytic hydrogenation, metalation, and the reactivity of metal complexes in organic chemistry.