Prof. Teng Liu | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award
Qujing Normal University, China
👨🎓Profiles
🎓 Academic Background and Early Career
Prof. Teng Liu has a strong foundation in chemistry, beginning with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry Education from Jiangxi Normal University (2006-2010). His academic journey continued at Yunnan University, where he obtained a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (2010-2016), specializing in asymmetric catalytic synthesis under the supervision of Prof. Zhihui Shao. His doctoral research focused on catalytic asymmetric isatin ketimines 1,2-addition reactions and nitrodienyne 1,4-addition reactions, contributing significantly to the field of stereoselective organic synthesis.
🔬 Professional Endeavors and Research Contributions
Prof. Teng Liu began his professional career as a Lecturer at Qujing Normal University (2017-2020) and was later promoted to Associate Professor in 2021. His research expertise lies in asymmetric catalytic synthesis and green chemistry, where he focuses on the development of efficient and sustainable synthetic methodologies for complex organic molecules. His work integrates chiral catalysis, selective cross-coupling reactions, and environmentally friendly organic transformations.
📑 Recent Research Achievements and Publications
In the last five years, Prof. Liu has published several high-impact SCI-indexed papers in renowned journals such as Organic Letters, Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis, and Green Chemistry. His notable publications include:
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Base-Catalyzed Chalcogenative Annulation (Org. Lett., 2025): A novel approach for synthesizing 1,4-sulfa-/selena-zepanes using elemental sulfur/selenium.
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Stepwise Synthesis of Pyrroloquinoline Diones (Adv. Synth. Catal., 2023): A one-pot method for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks.
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Cu(I)-Catalyzed Cascade Cyclization Reaction (Org. Lett., 2022): A groundbreaking method to construct pyrimido[5,4-b]indole derivatives, widely cited in the field.
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Highly Selective C-P Cross-Coupling Reaction (Green Chem., 2019): A sustainable approach for the synthesis of ortho-amino triarylphosphine derivatives, advancing green chemistry methodologies.
His research has been highly cited and recognized in the field of organic chemistry, particularly in the areas of catalytic asymmetric synthesis and environmentally friendly chemical transformations.
🏆 Awards and Recognitions
Prof. Liu’s academic excellence has been acknowledged through several prestigious awards, including:
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2020: Excellent Doctoral Dissertation in Yunnan Province – Recognizing the significance of his Ph.D. research in asymmetric catalysis.
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2024: The Revitalize Yunnan Talent Support Program – Young Talents – A competitive award aimed at fostering outstanding young researchers in Yunnan Province.
🛠️ Research Focus and Impact
His current research interests center on asymmetric catalytic synthesis and green chemistry, aiming to develop highly efficient, selective, and eco-friendly synthetic methods. His work significantly impacts pharmaceutical synthesis, material science, and sustainable organic transformations. By integrating chiral catalysts and novel reaction mechanisms, he contributes to advancing both fundamental organic chemistry and practical applications in industrial synthesis.
🌱 Future Contributions and Academic Legacy
Looking ahead, Prof. Liu is committed to pushing the boundaries of green chemistry and asymmetric catalysis by exploring new catalytic systems, reaction pathways, and environmentally sustainable synthetic methodologies. His contributions to chemical education, research innovation, and sustainable chemical synthesis will continue to shape the next generation of scientists and drive progress in the field of organic chemistry.
📖Notable Publications
Base-Catalyzed Chalcogenative Annulation of N-Maleimido O-Aminobenzyl Alcohol with Elemental Sulfur/Selenium: Access to 1,4-Sulfa-/Selena-zepanes
Authors: Y. Wen, Yuanmin; T. Liu, Teng; S. Huang, Shuntao; Y. Ye, Yanqing; C. Huang, Chao
Journal: Organic Letters
Year: 2025
Brønsted-Acid Catalyzed Aldehyde Insertion to Construct C−X Bond: High Regio- and Chemoselectivity Synthesis of Dihydrobenzo[1,5]oxazocines and Pyrrolo[3,4-d]tetrahydropyrimidines
Authors: Y. Wen, Yuanmin; T. Liu, Teng; G. Zeng, Guiyun; C. He, Chixian; C. Huang, Chao
Journal: European Journal of Organic Chemistry
Year: 2025
Cs₂CO₃-Catalyzed Multi-Component One-Pot Stepwise Route for the Synthesis of Polysubstituted 2-Pyridones
Authors: S. Liu, Shitao; C. He, Chixian; G. Li, Guijun; X. Shen, Xianfu; T. Liu, Teng
Journal: ChemistrySelect
Year: 2024
Recent Advances in Total Synthesis of Prenylated Indole Alkaloids by Transition Metal-Catalyzed Reactions as the Key Step
Authors: T. Peng, Tianfeng; Y. Zhao, Yuxiang; S. Pu, Shaojian; Y. Miao, Yingchun; X. Shen, Xianfu
Journal: [No source information available]
Year: Not specified
Chemodivergence in Fluorine Source-Controlled Cascade Reaction of Aryne Precursors to Synthesize Pyrrolo[3,4-b]indoles and 3-Arylated Maleimides
Authors: Z. Wang, Zhuoyu; S. Huang, Shuntao; L. Yin, Lu; T. Liu, Teng; C. Huang, Chao
Journal: Journal of Organic Chemistry
Year: 2024