Mingjiang Zhong

Mingjiang Zhong is an Associate Professor of Chemical and Environmental Engineering and of Chemistry at Yale University, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry. His research interests include Materials Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry. The Zhong group focuses on interdisciplinary applications of polymer science and engineering, synthetic and physical chemistry, catalysis, and materials characterization to address challenges in global health and sustainability. Current research interests are centered on developing scalable methods for the preparation of functional organic and hybrid materials, applying polymeric and polymer-derived carbon materials for energy and environmental applications, and combining sophisticated molecular design and analysis techniques to understand complex soft matter behaviors.

Mingjiang Zhong is a researcher in Polymer Science and Materials Chemistry at Yale University. His work focuses on radical polymerization mechanisms, including light-controlled radical polymerization and reversible-deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP). He investigates the synthesis of functional nanomaterials, such as nitrogen-enriched nanocarbons and porous polymers for CO2 capture. His research also explores the impact of molecular defects on polymer properties and the development of advanced polymer networks for applications in energy and biotechnology. Zhong's studies emphasize precise molecular weight characterization and the design of stimuli-responsive materials through techniques like photoredox catalysis and gel permeation chromatography.