Regular biography
LU Yixin is a Professor at the National University of Singapore, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry. They hold the title of Provost’s Chair Professor, with a term spanning from 2025 to 2028. Their research interests include Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry. The profile page for LU Yixin is available at https://chemistry.nus.edu.sg/people/lu-yixin/.
Scholar-generated biography
Yixin Lu is a Professor of Chemistry at the National University of Singapore, specializing in Asymmetric Catalysis, Organic Synthesis, and Medicinal Chemistry. His research focuses on developing enantioselective transformations using phosphine and amino acid-derived catalysts. Lu's work includes the synthesis of complex molecules through [3+2] and [4+2] annulations, as well as the design of bifunctional organocatalysts for asymmetric reactions. His publications highlight the application of chiral phosphines in Michael additions, Mannich reactions, and the synthesis of biologically relevant compounds. Lu's research contributes to the advancement of sustainable and efficient synthetic methods in organic chemistry.