Biography
Professor, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University (2008-now)
Postdoctoral Associate, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign (2005-2008)
Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong (2005)
M.S. in Organic Chemistry, Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, CAS (2000)
B.S. in Chemistry, Sichuan University (1997)
Research Interests
Spin electron interactions are essential to quantum mechanics and hold significant relevance across various critical fields. Understanding these interactions is pivotal for unlocking the mysteries of electron transfer processes, and radical reactions, driving diverse chemical transformations. We are dedicated to developing advanced models that not only address fundamental issues related to spin dynamics but also provide valuable insights into their implications. By investigating chemical reactions, we can reveal how spin behavior influences outcomes. Our exploration of luminescence phenomena is vital for innovative applications ranging from cutting-edge lighting solutions to advanced biological imaging techniques. Furthermore, our focus on metalloenzymes showcases the critical role electron spins play in catalytic processes. By advancing this research, we aim to deepen our understanding of these complex interactions and highlight their transformative potential across multiple scientific disciplines.
Biomimetic light-harvesting antenna
Molecular metal theraostics
Magnetic-field chemistry and spin catalysis
Teaching
GeneralChemistryB
AdvancedInorganicChemistry
Awards
2020, James Hoeschele AsBIC Award by Asian Biological Inorganic Chemistry
2019, Wiley-ACES Excellent Young Professor Award by Wiley-ACES
2018, Europe Early Career Award by Euro ChemPubSoc
2018, The Distinguished Lectureship Award by the Chemical Society of Japan
2017, Excellent Young Scientist Award by Chinese Society of Rare Earth
2016, Emerging Investigator in Bioinorganic Chemistry by ACS (American Society of Chemistry)
Selected Publications
Mengliang Zhu, Hang Zhang, Yuhang Yao, Mingpu Wen, Guangliu Ran, Yi Yu, Ruijing Zhang, Xing-Jie Liang, Jing Zhang, Wenkai Zhang, Jun-Long Zhang, More is Different: Progressive β-thiolation Induced-Porphyrin Aggregation Switches Singlet Oxygen Photosensitization, Chem. Sci. 2024, 15, 13841-13852
Zi-Shu Yang, Song Gao, Jun-Long Zhang, Magnetic Manipulation of the Reactivity of Singlet Oxygen: From Test Tubes to Living Cells, Nat. Sci. Rev. 2024, 11, nwae069, DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwae069
Xin-Xin Peng, Hang Zhang, Ruijing Zhang, Ze-Hao Li, Zi-Shu Yang, Jing Zhang, Song Gao, Jun-Long Zhang, Gallium Triggers Ferroptosis through a Synergistic Mechanism,Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2023, 62, e202307838
Ruijing Zhang, Hongxue Xu, Yuhang Yao, Guangliu Ran, Wenkai Zhang, Jing Zhang, Jonathan L. Sessler, Song Gao, Jun-Long Zhang, Nickel(II) Phototheranostics: A Case Study in Photoactivated H2O2-Enhanced Immunotherapy,J. Am. Chem. Soc, 2023, 145, 42, 23257-23274
Guo-Qing Jin, De-en Sun,Xiaoqian Xia, Zhi-Fan Jiang, Bo Cheng, Yingying Ning, Fuyi Wang, Yao Zhao, Xing Chen, Jun-Long Zhang, Bioorthogonal Lanthanide Molecular Probes for Near-Infrared Fluorescence and Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2022,61,e202208707
Guo-Qing Jin, Calvin V. Chau, Jonathan F. Arambula, Song Gao, Jonathan L. Sessler andJun-Long Zhang, Lanthanide porphyrinoids as molecular theranostics, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2022, 51, 6177-6209
Mengliang Zhu, Hang Zhang, Guangliu Ran, Yuhang Yao, Zi-Shu Yang, Yingying Ning, Yi Yu, Ruijing Zhang, Xin-Xin Peng, Jiahui Wu, Zhifan Jiang, Wenkai Zhang, Bing-Wu Wang, Song Gao,Jun-Long Zhang*,Bioinspired design of seco-chlorin photosensitizers to overcome phototoxic effects in photodynamic therapy,Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2022, 61, 202204330
Yuhang Yao, Guangliu Ran, Chun-Liang Hou, Ruijing Zhang, Daniel N. Mangel, Zi-Shu Yang, Mengliang Zhu, Wenkai Zhang*, Jing Zhang*, Jonathan L. Sessler*, Song Gao, and Jun-Long Zhang*,Nonaromatic Organonickel(II) Phototheranostics, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2022,144,7346
MengliangZhu, Hang Zhang, Guangliu Ran, Daniel N. Mangel, Yuhang Yao, Ruijing Zhang, Jiao Tan, Wenkai Zhang, JianXin Song,Jonathan L. Sessler*, and Jun-Long Zhang*,Metal Modulation: An Easy-to-Implement Tactic for Tuning Lanthanide Phototheranostics,J. Am. Chem. Soc. , 2021, 143, 7541-7552
Yingying Ning, Yan Huo, Haozong Xue, Yujing Du, Yuhang Yao, Adam C. Sedgwick, Hengyu Lin, Cuicui Li, Shang-Da Jiang, Bing-Wu Wang, Song Gao, Lei Kang*, Jonathan L. Sessler*, and Jun-Long Zhang*, Tri-Manganese(III) Salen-based Cryptands: A Metal Cooperative Antioxidant Strategy that Overcomes Ischemic Stroke Damage In vivo, J. Am. Chem. Soc. , 2020, 142, 10219-10227