University of Michigan/Peking University

Summer Undergraduate Research Exchange
in Chemistry

May 25 - August 6, 2011

Includes the proposed
2011-13 International NSF
REU Site for Chemistry in China
US Students to China
Application deadline:
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
   

 

 

Program for
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Welcome to the
University of Michigan/Peking University
/Tsinghua University

2011 Summer Undergraduate Research Exchange in Chemical, Biological, and Life Sciences

including the proposed 2011-13 International NSF-REU SIte for Chemistry in China

CHEMISTRY POSITIONS OPEN TO STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE US IN ADDITION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Program Dates: May 25 - Aug 6, 2011
Application deadline for 2011 is Tuesday, February 15, 2011.

The UM PKU program is being supported by funds from the University of Michigan and the National Science Foundation.

Research projects are available in all subject areas.

In addition to a research project, there will be other activities, including a 1.5-week orientation held in Ann Arbor and Beijing, assisted by the UM-PKU Joint Institute, featuring Chinese language instruction as well as sessions and field trips on Chinese history and culture. A weekly series of sessions will accompany the standard research program.

REU Fellowship includes: $2500 stipend, housing, and all travel.

For questions, contact one of the Program Directors (see below).

In your application, you will need to provide a ranked list of faculty members whose group you would like to join. Selecting a faculty member under one program rather than the other will not influence whether you are accepted, but it will give us an idea of your primary area of scientific interest.

Research groups in Chemistry are available at Peking University (CHEMPKU) and Tsinghua University (CHEMTHU).

Research groups in the Biological and Life Sciences are available at Peking University (BIOPKU) and Tsinghua University (BIOTHU).

Research groups in Polymer and Materials Science are available at Peking University (PMAPKU) and Tsinghua University (PMATHU).

Note that in many cases research groups might have overlapping interests. Please note carefully on the pull-down menus, later on, which are you are interested in (CHEM, BIO, PMA).

CHEMPKU

PMAPKU

Yan Li (DSc, 1993, Peking University) Inorganic chemistry; nanomaterials
Email: yanli@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/liy/

CHEMPKU

PMAPKU

Jian Pei (PhD, 1995, Peking University) Organic chemistry; polymer and materials chemistry
E-mail: jianpei@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/pei/

1. The design , Synthesis and Characterization of Water-soluble Conjugated Polymers;
2. Organic Conjugated Materials for Organic Light-emitting Diodes (OLEDs); and Chemosensors and Biosensors;
3. The Design , Synthesis and Characterization of Dendrimers;
4. Organic Multi-Functional Molecular Materials: Synthesis and Applications;
5. Self-Assembly of Organic Conjugated Materials and its Properties.

CHEMPKU

PMAPKU

Yuguo Ma (PhD, 2002, University of Illinois) Polymer chemistry; organometallic chemistry
E-mail: ygma@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/mayg/

Organometallic Catalysis
Catalytic Olefin Polymerization
Supramolecular Polymer Chemistry
Functional Polymer Materials

CHEMPKU

PMAPKU

Dahui Zhao (PhD, 2003, University of Illinois) Applied chemistry; optical/electronic materialsE-Mail: dhzhao@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/zhaodh/

Synthesis and characterization of organic and polymeric materials of electronic/photonic functions
Application of supramolecular chemistry in organic/polymeric materials and organic synthesis

CHEMPKU

PMAPKU

Jin Zhang (Ph.D., 1997, Lanzhou University and Peking University) Physical Chemistry; nanomaterialsE-mail: jinzhang@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/nanochemistry/

1.Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Growth and Chemical Synthesis of Low Dimensional Nanomaterials for Nanoelectronic Devices
2. Nanomaterials and Nanostructures: Fabrication, Assembly, Characterization and Application

CHEMPKU

PMAPKU

Zi-Chen Li (D. Sc., 1995, Peking University) Polymer Chemistry; Polymer SynthesisE-mail: zcli@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/index.php?id=226

Controlled/living radical polymerization and polymer synthesis;
Self-assembly of polymers and molecular assemblies;
Bio-related polymers and applications

CHEMPKU

PMAPKU

Kai Wu (Ph.D., 1991, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics) Physical Chemistry; Surface and Materials Science (dean)
E-mail: kaiwu@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/wukai/index.htm

1) Growth and control of nanomaterials at surfaces and interfaces.
2) Surface properties of nanocrystals.
3) Non-catalytic activation of molecules at solid surfaces.
4) Self-assembled monolayers and assembly-mediated reactions.
5) Design, control and utilization of electron spin states at surfaces

CHEMPKU

PMAPKU

Xingguo Li (Ph.D. 1990, Tohoku University, Japan) Inorganic nanomaterials

1. Micro and Nano Materials
Synthesis, modification and properties of micro and nano materials; Science and technology of powders; Plasma synthesis and materials processing
2. Hydrogen energy and technology
Hydrogen and materials; Adsorption, storage and energy utilization of hydrogen; Nickel-metal hydride (Ni–MH) batteries and electrode materials
3. Others
Rare earth metals and intermetallic compounds; Magnetic materials and technology

CHEMPKU

PMAPKU

Zhi-Hao Shen (Ph.D., 2001, University of Akron) Polymer Chemistry
E-mail: zshen@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/index.php?id=229

Research Areas:
Condensed States in Polymeric Materials
Supercritical Fluid Solvent Technology and Its Applications
Micro-/Nano-Fibers and Nanoparticles by Electrospinning and Electrospray
High Performance Polymer Materials

CHEMPKU

PMAPKU

Li-Min Qi (Ph.D., 1998, Peking U), Physical Chemistry
E-mail: liminqi@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/index.php?id=143

Our research work is focused on the controlled synthesis and hierarchical assembly of inorganic/organic micro- and nanostructures by colloidal chemical methods as well as bio-inspired routes, which is aimed to explore facile, effective, and environmentally benign routes to novel functional materials with specific size, morphology, and architectures. Current research topics include: 1. Colloidal chemical approaches to morphology-controlled inorganic micro- and nanostructures. 2. Controlled synthesis and hierarchical assembly of specific nanoscale building blocks. 3. Biomineralization and biomimetic materials chemistry.

PMAPKU

Jing Peng, Polymer Science

Synthesis of polymer by gamma-induced polymerization; Properties, structure and toughening mechanism of polymer blends toughened by ultrafine powdered rubber particles; Radiation effects of natural polymers such as CMC and Chitin/Chitosan; Radiation chemistry of inorganic nanoparticles.?

PMAPKU

Xinghe Fan, Polymer Science & Engineering

Synthesis and structural studies for high strength and resist-high temperature polymers; Designs and Synthesis of novel multifunctional liquid crystalline polymers; Photoinduced holographic phase gratings in polymer films under light, magnetic and electricity fields.

PMAPKU

Haifeng Chen, Materials & Biomedical Engineering

Biomaterials, Bio-Nanotechnology, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

CHEMPKU

Haichao Liu (PhD, 1996, Research Institute of Petroleum Processing) Physical chemistry; catalysis
E-mail: hcliu@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/index.php?id=135

Our research group works on understanding the fundamental relationships between the structure and composition of catalysts and their performance, the reaction kinetics and mechanisms at atomic or molecular level. The pursuit of these fundamental issues aims at identifying factors limiting the activity and selectivity of catalysts, and thus rational design of novel catalysts effective for chemical reactions important in energy use, petrochemical and fine chemical synthesis, and environmental protection. These reactions include oxidative conversion of light alkanes to functionalized chemicals (e.g. alkenes, unsaturated oxygenates and nitriles), selective conversion of methanol/dimethyl ether, and of biomass (e.g. cellulose and its derivatives) to chemicals and fuels, and synthesis of fine chemicals via atom-economy and green routes.

CHEMPKU

Xinsheng Zhao (Ph.D., 1988, UC Berkeley) Chemical Biology, single bio-molecule detection, bio-molecule recognition
E-mail: zhaoxs@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/zhaoxs/

As a biophysics or biophysical chemistry group, our interest is the dynamics of biochemical processes and interactions. Single bio-molecule detection and bio-molecule recognition are the two major focuses. The following is the brief description of our current research interests.

CHEMPKU

Chun-Hua Yan (Ph.D.,1988, Peking University), Inorganic Chemistry
Email: yan@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/index.php?id=181

Based on the separation chemistry of rare earth and chemical fabrications, our research is focused on the control of the structure and microstructure, particle size and its distribution, morphology, and surface and interface of rare earth functional materials, so as to modify and enhance the behaviors. At present, our topics of research are as follows? (1) Optimized design and automation of rare earth separation processes? (2) Self-assembly of the rare earth molecular materials? (3) Fabrication and characterization of the nanosized rare earth functional materials

CHEMPKU

Xue-Feng Fu (Ph.D., 2005, U of Pennsylvania), Inorganic Chemistry (Vice dean)
Email: fuxf@pku.edu.cn
http://pkumpc.3322.org

The research in my group can be broadly defined as in the area of inorganic/organometallic chemistry focusing on understanding fundamental inorganic and organometallic transformations and mechanisms. Currently, there are three research projects under investigation.
1) Aerobic oxidation of alkenes, alcohols, and amines with transition metal complexes.
2) Small molecular activations by transition metal complexes.
3) Controlled/Living radical polymerizations mediated by transition metal complexes.

CHEMPKU

Jun-Long Zhang, Inorganic/Bioinorganic Chemistry
Email: zhangjunlong@pku.edu.cn

active and robust catalysts for highly selective oxidation

CHEMPKU

Mei-Ping Zhao, Analytical Chemistry
E-Mail: mpzhao@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/mpzhao/Publication.html

Bioanalytical Chemistry
Rapid and sensitive detection of DNA polymerase fidelity by singly labeled smart fluorescent probes
Development of a High-throughput Screening Platform for DNA 3'-Phosphatases and Their Inhibitors Based on a Universal Molecular Beacon and Quantitative Real-time PCR

CHEMPKU

Na Li (Ph.D. Peking U; postdoc, U Kansas), Analytical Chemistry
E-Mail:lina@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/index.php?id=191

Research Interests:

Nanoparticle and its composite based molecular spectroscopy (absorption, fluorescence, resonance, light-scattering, and SERs) and the application on DNA oxidative damage as well as interactions between biomacromolecules and small molecules.


Analysis of antioxidants of chemopreventive activities. The focus is on luminescent analytical method development as well as laboratory antioxidant capability assessment model development

CHEMPKU Hu-Wei Liu (Ph.D., Beijing Institute of Technology, 1990) Analytical Chemistry
E-Mail: hwliu@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/PAAL/


Application of chromatographic and electromigration techniques as well as their online coupling to mass spectrometry; pharmaceutical analysis.

CHEMPKU

Zhen-Feng Xi (Ph.D., 1996, Institute for Molecular Science, Japan), Organic Chemistry
E-mail: zfxi@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/xizf/revised/

Our aim is to develop new synthetic methodologies based on selective cleavage and applications of C–H, C–C and C–X bonds mediated or catalyzed by organometallic compounds in the hope of finding new-generation material transformations

CHEMPKU

 

Zhi-Xiang Yu (Ph.D., 2001, HKUST), Organic Chemistry
E-mail: yuzx@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/zxyu/

The three major research areas in organic chemistry includes: 1. Developing theories and understanding reaction mechanisms; 2. Discovering and developing new reactions and catalysts for ideal synthesis; 3. Designing and synthesizing functional molecules to address problems in sciences such as medicine, biology, materials, agriculture, and environment. The Yu group at Peking University is devoted to use both computational chemistry and organic synthesis to advance organic chemistry in the above-mentioned three areas.

CHEMPKU

Lu-Hua Lai, Physical/Biophysical Chemistry (Vice Dean)
E-mail: lhlai@pku.edu.cn
http://mdl.ipc.pku.edu.cn/

Protein-protein interaction; Protein-DNA interaction;
Protein Modeling; Bioinoformatics & Cheminformatics

CHEMPKU

Wen-Jian Liu, Physical Chemistry
E-mail: liuwj@pku.edu.cn
http://www.chem.pku.edu.cn/lwj/

Investigations of the properties of lanthanide and actinide compounds
Optimization and application of the Beijing 4-component density-functional program package
Relativistic MCSCF by means of direct perturbation theory

CHEMPKU Xing Chen, Chemical Biology
 
CHEMTHU Yanmei Li,peptide and peptide-conjugates synthesis, and post-translational modification of proteins
CHEMTHU

Ruimao Hua,Catalytic synthesis chemistry, organometallic chemistry

Atom-Economic Reaction

C-C Bond Formation | CO2-Incorporation | Conjugated Molecules

CHEMTHU

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Chanjuan Xi,organometallic chemistry, and finding novel reactions for organic synthesis

Development of synthetic chemistry based on organometallic compounds:

1) Development of novel reaction for organic synthesis using organometallic compounds

2) Synthesis, structure and characterization of organometallic compounds

CHEMTHU

Xun Wang,nanochemistry

Synthesis and properties of functional nanomaterials

CHEMTHU

Guoan Luo bio-analytic chemistry and TCM (traditional chinese medicine)

Key academic field of Prof. Luo is the analysis of Life Science and the research and development of new drugs, focusing on Capillary Electrophoresis(CE) and it’s application technology, Bio-MS, and Bio-electrochemistry.

CHEMTHU

Jinming Lin,environmental analytical chemistry

Microfluidic device and its application
Chemiluminescent immunoassay
Capillary electrophoresis
Sample pretreatment methods for environmental and biologic samples

CHEMTHU

PMATHU

Huaqiang Cao,functional nanamaterials, biomimic nanomaterials and nanodevices

CHEMTHU

PMATHU

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Jun Li, computational chemistry, quantum chemistry, theoretical inorganic chemistry, heavy-matal chemistry, and computational material science

Noble Gas-Actinide Compounds
Hydrocarbon Analogs of Boron Clusters
Electronic Structure of Molecular UO2 in the Presence of Ar Atoms

CHEMTHU

PMATHU

Yong Qiu,organic semiconductors, the fundamentals of organic electronics, organic light emitting materials and diodes, organic thin film transistors

Response time measuringsystemfor organic electroluminescent devices
Preparation and Characterization ofHigh Efficient Blue-Light Emitting Material for Organic Electroluminescence
PMATHU

Jinying Yuan, Polymer Science

Methodology Study of Polymer Synthetic Chemistry

Living/Controlled Polymerization,

Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Nanomaterials,

Self-Assembly,

Biodegradable Polymers,

     
BIOPKU

Yi RAO, Neuroscience, yrao@pku.edu.cn

molecular studies of neuronal polarity and genetic analysis of social behavior

 

BIOPKU

Shiqiang WANG, Physiology, wsq@pku.edu.cn

the microscopic aspects and underlying molecular mechanisms of intracellular Ca2+ signaling, the molecular basis and biomedical engineering of heart diseases, and the sensory input-directed development of cortical neural network

BIOPKU

Zengyi CHANG, Biochemistry, changzy@pku.edu.cn

Stress response and aging mechanism
Mechanism and biological significance of protein-protein interactions

BIOPKU Li-Jia QU, Plant Molecular Biology, qulj@pku.edu.cn
BIOPKU

Yi LI, Plant Molecular Virology, liyi@pku.edu.cn

Our studies try to elucidate, at molecular level, the mechanisms of initiation of eukaryotic chromosomal DNA replication and checkpoint control.

BIOPKU

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Bo ZHANG, Developmental Biology, zhangbo_pku@hotmail.com

Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is an excellent model animal to study vertebrate development by genetic approaches. Using zebrafish as a major animal model, we are interested in: (1) Genetic and developmental mechanisms of vertebrate embryogenesis and organogenesis, especially those related to hematopoiesis, cardiovascular development and pancreas formation. (2) Functional genomics study.

BIOPKU

Xiaofeng ZHENG, Biochemistry, xiaofengz@pku.edu.cn

Functional and structural studies on human diseases (especially cancer and inflammation) related proteins.
Mechanism of protein-RNA interaction.
Antivirals on influenza virus and mechanism of preS antigen in HBV infection.

BIOPKU

Wensheng WEI, Immunology, wswei@pku.edu.cn

Our current research is mainly focused on the mechanistic study of human diseases, with the emphasis on infectious diseases

BIOPKU

Hongya GU, Plant Science, guhy@pku.edu.cn

Systematic and evolutionary botany and plant molecular biolog
Studies on genetic diversity and origin of the natural Arabidopsis thaliana populations in China
Studies on function and evolution of certain plant gene families

BIOPKU

Hongwei GUO, Plant Molecular Biology, hongweig@pku.edu.cn

Molecular mechanisms of ethylene signal transduction and interactions among plant hormones and other signals in Arabidopsis
Hormonal regulation in plant senescence
Small RNA and RNA decay in plant hormone signaling
Plant functional genomics and proteomics

     
BIOTHU

Lijun Du (Ph.D., Pharmacy School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine) Cardiac-cerebral blood vascular pharmacology; Neuropharmacology; Molecular pharmacology

·Influence of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion on brain function and its molecular mechanisms;
·Small molecule drug transmission through cell membrane and its mechanisms;
·Targeting site of natural small molecule drug and the signal transduction

BIOTHU

Peng Li (Ph.D. 1995, UCSD) Using model organism, molecular biology, cell biology and molecular physiology approaches to study the development of obesity and diabetes; Molecular mechanism of apoptosis in cancer cells

The molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis and other metabolic diseases with a special focus on lipid storage, secretion and degradation in adipocytes and hepatocytes. In the cellular levels, we are interested in the formation of lipid droplets and its correlation with ER function, insulin sensitivity and transcriptional network

BIOTHU

Dong Liu (Ph.D., 1994, Purdue)

Signaling mechanisms involved in plant responses to low phosphate stress; Molecular basis for plant root development; Plant genetic engineering

 

BIOTHU

Yule Liu (Ph. D. 1997, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences)

Signal transduction and regulation of plant immunity;
Molecular basis of plant viral pathogenesis;
Plant functional genomics

BIOTHU

Junmin Pan (PhD, 1997, University of Freiburg, Germany) molecular mechanisms underlying ciliary/flagellar assembly, disassembly and sensory transduction;

Cilia assembly and disassembly; We are using Chlamydomonas, a uni-cellular green alga, as a model organism to study the mechanisms underlying the assembly and disassembly of cilia. Previously we have identified an aurora-like protein kinase - CALK, which is required for flagellar disassembly. Recently, we discovered that microtubule depolymerizing kinesin-CrKinesin13 is phosphorylated and is involved in flagellar assembly and disassembly. Currently we focus on the regulation control of CALK and CrKinesin13.
BIOTHU

Zhirong Sun (Tsinghua University) Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics

Theoretical and experimental research on combinational transcriptional regulation.
·Topology analysis and dynamic modeling of molecular network and pathway.
·Study on identifying molecular markers of some common cancers (eg. lung cancer) and uncovering mechanism of tumor genesis on “pathway” level.

BIOTHU

Wei Wu (PhD, 2001, University of Heidelberg) we study vertebrate early embryonic development and the signal transduction pathways involved, with special interest in the cloning and functional characterization of genes participated in anterio-posterior patterning.

Using Xenopus, planarian and cell culture systems, we study the role and molecular mechanism of Wnt signaling during embryonic development, regeneration and tumorogenesis.

BIOTHU

Li Yu (Ph.D., 2000, College of Life Sciences, Peking University)

Cellular and molecular mechanism of autophagy regulation;
Alternative programmed cell death pathway;
Organelles biogenesis

BIOTHU

Bing Zhou (PhD Berkeley) Molecular mechanisms of human diseases. Molecular genetics of metal homeostasis. Mode of action of artemisinin.

mode of action of artemisinin
metal homeostasis and diseases in Drosophila models
Genetic regulation of cell death in yeast

BIOTHU

Zhen Li (PhD, 1995, Carnegie-Mellon; U Michigan postdoc)

Protein-protein interaction,
regulation of eukaryotic gene expression
molecular mechanisms of human genetic diseases

 

BIOTHU

Yigong Shi, Structural Biology

Structural biology of cancer, with a focus on key regulatory components in the apoptotic pathways and other important cellular processes..
Structural biology of important membrane proteins.
Structural mechanisms of macromolecular machineries.

   

 




Program Manager: Beverly Lange blange@umich.edu
Program Director: Prof. Zi-Chen Li zcli@pku.edu.cn
Program Director: Prof. Brian P. Coppola bcoppola@umich.edu

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