Dr. Nan Lu | catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Shandong Agricultural University, China

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🎓 Education and Professional Experience

Lu Nan earned a Ph.D. in 2012 from Shandong Normal University, specializing in theoretical and computational chemistry. Following this, he began his academic career as a Lecturer at Shandong Agricultural University (2012-2018), where he contributed significantly to research and teaching. To further enhance his expertise, he pursued a Postdoctoral fellowship (2013-2016) at Shandong Agricultural University, focusing on advanced research in computational chemistry. Expanding his international exposure, he served as a Visiting Scholar at Albany State University (US) from 2017 to 2018, engaging in cutting-edge scientific collaborations. Since 2018, he has been an Associate Professor at Shandong Agricultural University, where he continues to drive research innovation in computational chemistry.

🔬 Research Area – Theoretical and Computational Chemistry

Lu Nan’s research is centered on theoretical and computational chemistry, exploring the properties and behavior of complex chemical systems using advanced computational models. His work contributes to the design and optimization of catalysts, nanomaterials, and electrochemical applications, pushing the boundaries of chemical research.

📑 Research Projects

Lu Nan has led and contributed to several pioneering research projects, including:

Theoretical Research on Transition Metal Complex Catalysts – This project focuses on understanding the fundamental properties and mechanisms of transition metal complex catalysts, which play a crucial role in various industrial and chemical processes. His theoretical insights help improve the efficiency and selectivity of these catalysts.

Theoretical Research on the Design and Related Properties of DNA-Based Nanowire Construction – Investigating the potential of DNA structures in nanotechnology, this research explores how DNA can be engineered to form functional nanowires with unique electrical and mechanical properties, opening doors to advancements in nanoelectronics and biocompatible materials.

Effect of Modified Bimetallic Nanoclusters on the Electro-Catalytic Activity of Ethanol Fuel Cells – This study focuses on how bimetallic nanoclusters can enhance the performance of ethanol fuel cells, a key technology for sustainable energy. By modifying nanocluster structures, Lu Nan aims to optimize their catalytic properties for improved energy conversion efficiency.

Noted Publications📝 

Title: Theoretical investigation on switchable [3 + 3] cycloaddition of vinyl sulfoxonium ylide with cyclopropenone for divergent synthesis of phenol

• Authors: Lu, N., Miao, C., Lan, X.
  Journal: Computational and Theoretical Chemistry
  Year: 2023

Title: Alloy and media effects on the ethanol partial oxidation catalyzed by bimetallic Pt6M (M = Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ru, Rh, Pd, Sn, Re, Ir, and Pt)

• Authors: Lu, N., Wang, Y.
  Journal: Computational and Theoretical Chemistry
  Year: 2023

Title: Study on Revealing Peanut-Related Disease Prevention Gene Clusters via Whole Transcriptome Sequencing

• Authors: Du, H., Lu, N., Li, C.
  Journal: Agriculture (Switzerland)
  Year: 2023

Title: Theoretical Investigation of the Mechanism of Rh(III)-catalyzed Annulation of 2-Biphenylboronic Acid with Activated Alkene

• Authors: Lu, N., Miao, C., Lan, X.
  Journal: Chemical Research in Chinese Universities
  Year: 2023

Title: Ionic Liquid-Catalyzed C−C Bond Formation for the Synthesis of Polysubstituted Olefins

• Authors: Lv, H., Han, F., Wang, N., Zhang, J., Miao, C.
  Journal: European Journal of Organic Chemistry
  Year: 2022