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Peng Yu
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Our research focuses on developing new strategies for chemical bond activation and construction. Through the design of new reactions, catalysts, and reagents, we aim to achieve selective, practical, and sustainable molecular transformations and explore their applications in medicinal chemistry, materials science, and chemical manufacturing. 

Our current research focuses on three main areas:

a) Electrochemical activation and functionalization of inert chemical bonds, with an emphasis on identifying new activation modes and enabling synthetically useful transformations.

b) Electrochemical multicomponent reactions for the efficient construction of structurally complex carbonyl compounds, amines, and other valuable molecular architectures.

c) Synthesis and functionalization of small-ring molecules through diverse transformations of highly strained ring systems.


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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Dr. Peng Yu received his PhD in synthetic organic chemistry from ETH Zurich in 2019 in the lab of Prof. Bill Morandi for his work on methodology development utilizing the shuttle catalysis strategy. After completing his PhD, Peng pursued postdoctoral training in the labs of Prof. Brad Carrow at Princeton University and Prof. Song Lin at Cornell University, where he further explored his research interests in methodology development with an emphasis on transition-metal catalysis and electrochemistry. In May 2023, Peng joined Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo as an assistant professor, where he began his independent career.

 

RESEARCH FIELD

The primary focus of research in the lab of Peng Yu centers on the development of novel, practical and sustainable organic methodologies and exploring their synthetic potential in the synthesis of valuable molecules such as drugs and materials. The lab is particularly interested in the area of electrochemistry, radical chemistry, and asymmetric catalysis. By delving into these fields, Peng’s team aim to develop innovative strategies that can address current challenges in organic synthesis and enable efficient and selective synthesis of complex organic compounds with significant synthetic and functional potential. 

 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

2015.10-2019.10：PhD，ETH Zürich (Zürich, Switzerland) Chemistry department

2010.09-2013.06：Master, Wenzhou University, Chemistry department

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

2023.05-now：Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Assistant Professor

2021.01-2023.04：Cornell University, Reseach Associate

2019.09-2021.01：Princeton University, Postdoc

2013.07-2015.09：South University of Science and Technology, Research Assistant

 

AWARDS AND HONORS

2020：Reaxys PhD Prize 2020 finalist 


20. Selective α-C(sp3)−H Methylation of Ketones with Methanol via Paired Electrolysis

Danzhi Ying, Muhammad Tariq, Peng Yu*

Green Chemistry, 2026, 28, 15264-15271.



19. Deoxygenative Functionalization of Unprotected Phenols by Linear Paired Electrolysis

Luoyu Gao, Ru‐Xin Liu, Shu‐Yu Zhang*, Peng Yu*

Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2026, 65, e9495829.



18. Electrochemical Direct Benzylic C–H Hydroxylation with H2O Enabled by an Unusual Dual Hydrogen-bonding Interaction

Shuaiyu Ji, Wing-Yiu Yu*, Peng Yu*

Communications Chemistry, 2026, 9, 274.


17. Phosphine-Catalyzed Strain-Release Alkynylation of Bicyclo [1.1.0] Butanes (invited article )

Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis, 2026, 368, e70472. 

Qian Wang, Lin Huang*, Peng Yu*



16. Cu-Catalyzed Stereoconvergent and Enantioselective C–S Cross-Coupling of Alkenyl Halides with Sulfenamides via Alkenyl Radicals

Jun-Bin Tang, Yu-Shuai Zhang, Cheng Luan, Li-Wen Fan*, Jiajia Fu, Fu Liu, Chen-Yu Xiao, Ze-Ying Zou, Qiao Song, Peng Yu, Xin-Yuan Liu*, Qiang-Shuai Gu*

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2026, 148, 14492-14503. 


15. A General Approach for Strained Ring Functionalization via Nucleophilic Catalysis

Ping Wang, Cheng Deng, Zihao Luo, Ding Chen, Alex Yida Li, Yuanqiang Li*, Lin Huang*, Peng Yu*

JACS Au, 2025, 5, 5404-5413.


14. Cu(I)-catalysed chemo-, regio-, and stereoselective radical 1,2-carboalkynylation with two different terminal alkynes

Jun-Qian Bian, Li Qin, Li-Wen Fan, Jiajia Fu, Yong-Feng Cheng, Yu-Feng Zhang, Qiao Song, Peng-Fei Wang, Zhong-Liang Li, Qiang-Shuai Gu, Peng Yu, Jun-Bin Tang*, Xin-Yuan Liu*

Nature Communications, 2025, 16, 4922.  


13. Paired electrocatalysis enabled oxidative coupling of styrenes with alkyl radicals†

Dong Li, Ling Zhang, Daixi Li, Peng Yu*, Tao Shen*

Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 2025, 23, 78-82.



Before EIT


12. Enantioselective radical cascade cyclization via Ti-catalyzed redox relay

Peng Yu#, Wen Zhang#, Song Lin* (#Equal contribution)

Tetrahedron Letters, 2023, 125, 154617.


11. Electrochemical reactor dictates site selectivity in N-heteroarene carboxylations

Guo-Quan Sun#, Peng Yu#, Wen Zhang#, Wei Zhang, Yi Wang, Li-Li Liao, Zhen Zhang, Li Li, Zhipeng Lu, Da-Gang Yu*, Song Lin* (#Equal contribution)

Nature, 2023, 615, 67-72.


10. Aryl Amination Using Soluble Weak Base Enabled by a Water-Assisted Mechanism

Sii Hong Lau, Peng Yu, Liye Chen, Christina B. Madsen-Duggan, Michael J. Williams, Brad P. Carrow*

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2020, 142, 20030-20039.


9. Iridium-Catalyzed Hydrochlorination and Hydrobromination of Alkynes by Shuttle Catalysis.

Peng Yu, Alessandro Bismuto, Bill Morandi*

Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2020, 59, 2904-2910.


8. Transition-Metal-Free β-C–H Bond Carbonylation of Enamides or Amides with a Trifluoromethyl Group as CO Surrogate for the Synthesis of 1,3-Oxazin-6-ones

Ping Song#, Peng Yu#, Jin-Shun Lin, Yiqun Li*, Ning-Yuan Yang, Xin-Yuan Liu* (#Equal contribution)

Organic Letters, 2017, 19, 1330-1333.


7. Palladium-catalyzed carbon-sulfur or carbon-phosphorus bond metathesis by reversible arylation

Zhong Lian, Benjamin N. Bhawal, Peng Yu, Bill Morandi*

Science, 2017, 356, 1059-1063.


6. Enantioselective α-C-H functionalization of amides with indoles triggered by radical trifluoromethylation of alkenes: Highly selective formation of CCF3 and CC bonds

Taotao Li, Peng Yu, Yi-Meng Du, Jin-Shun Lin, Yonggang Zhi*, Xin-Yuan Liu*

Journal of Fluorine Chemistry, 2017, 203, 210-214.


5. Nickel‐Catalyzed Cyanation of Aryl Chlorides and Triflates Using Butyronitrile: Merging Retro‐hydrocyanation with Cross‐Coupling

Peng Yu, Bill Morandi*

Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2017, 56, 15693-15697.


4. Catalytic reversible alkene-nitrile interconversion through controllable transfer hydrocyanation

X. Fang, P. Yu, B. Morandi*

Science, 2016, 351, 832-836.


3. Brønsted Acid Catalyzed Asymmetric Hydroamination of Alkenes: Synthesis of Pyrrolidines Bearing a Tetrasubstituted Carbon Stereocenter†

Dr. Jin‐Shun Lin, Peng Yu, Lin Huang, Pan Zhang, Prof. Dr. Bin Tan*, Prof. Dr. Xin‐Yuan Liu*

Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2015, 54, 7847-7851.


2. Phosphine-Catalyzed Remote β-CH Functionalization of Amines Triggered by Trifluoromethylation of Alkenes: One-Pot Synthesis of Bistrifluoromethylated Enamides and Oxazoles†

Peng Yu, Dr. Sheng‐Cai Zheng, Ning‐Yuan Yang, Prof. Dr. Bin Tan*, Prof. Dr. Xin‐Yuan Liu*

Angewandte Chemie


1. Enantioselective C?H Bond Functionalization Triggered by Radical Trifluoromethylation of Unactivated Alkene

Peng Yu, Jin-Shun Lin, Lei Li, Sheng-Cai Zheng, Ya-Ping Xiong, Li-Jiao Zhao, Bin Tan*, Xin-Yuan Liu*

Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2014, 53, 11890-11894.



Undergraduate Courses:

  1. General Chemistry (Gen Ed)

  2. Organic Chemistry (Major requirements)

Graduate Courses:

  1. Modern Organic Name Reactions and Synthetic Innovation (Elective Course)


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