CHAN Michael Chi Wang
Professor · College of Engineering · City University of Hong Kong
Quick answer: CHAN Michael Chi Wang is Professor at City University of Hong Kong. CHAN Michael Chi Wang shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ Positions Available in Catalysis / Supramolecular / Organometallic Chemistry
PhD studentships are available in topics including (but not limited to): coordination/organometallic (Schlenk-type)/supramolecular chemistry and/or homogeneous catalysis.
PhD candidates must have a good MPhil or BSc degree in chemistry, and proven English proficiency (TOEFL: minimum total score of 550 (paper-based) / 79 (
Research interests
The following topics, underpinned by utilization of supramolecular strategies, are under investigation:
1. design of novel catalyst systems for polymerization reactions, and development of 'weak attractive ligand–polymer interactions' in catalysis;
2. crowded and shape-persistent luminescent molecular and polymeric architectures exhibiting unusual photophysical and conformational properties;
3. development of 'shape-persistent bimetallic design' approach for catalytic production of valuable feedstock and polymers from sustainable resources.
Selected publications (since 2023)
Geometrically Constrained Cofacial Bi-Titanium Olefin Polymerization Catalysts: Tuning and Enhancing Comonomer Incorporation Density, J. Bao, Y. Li, C.-M. Chan, K.-C. Law, S.-M. Yiu, M. C. W. Chan, ACS Catal., 2024, 14, 17911–17918. https://doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.4c05888
Bis-[C(sp3)-Chelating] Ti2 Catalysts Supported by Arylene-1,4-Diyl-2,3-X2 Bridges for Olefin Copolymerization: X Substituents Impose Conformational Cooperative Effects, Y. Li, J. Bao, Q. Liu, M.-K. Tse, M. C. W. Chan, Dalton Trans., 2024, 53, 14391–14398. https://doi.org/10.1039/d4dt02006e
Group 4 Complexes Supported by Pyridine-2-Phenolate-6-Arylmethine Ligands: Spectroscopic and Structural Characterization and Olefin Polymerization Catalysis, J. Bao, Y. Li, Y. Chen, S.-M. Yiu, M. C. W. Chan, Organometallics, 2024, 43,
Frequently asked questions
Is CHAN Michael Chi Wang hiring PhD students at City University of Hong Kong?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, CHAN Michael Chi Wang's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Positions Available in Catalysis / Supramolecular / Organometallic Chemistry
PhD studentships are available in topics including (but not limited to): coordination/organometallic (Schlenk-type)/supramo.
What does CHAN Michael Chi Wang research?
The following topics, underpinned by utilization of supramolecular strategies, are under investigation:
1. design of novel catalyst systems for polymerization reactions, and development of 'weak attractive ligand–polymer interactions' in catalysis;
2. crowded and shape-persistent luminescent molecul
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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