YEUNG, Ying Yeung
Professor · Faculty of Science · The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Quick answer: YEUNG, Ying Yeung is Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. YEUNG, Ying Yeung shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
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Research interests
Our research group has broad interests in synthetic organic chemistry. The main focuses are centered on novel methodologies development and complex molecules synthesis. Research directions include: 1. Organocatalysis 2. Asymmetric halogenation reactions 3. Multi-component synthesis 4. Novel functional molecules synthesis for biological studies
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2026] Zhiqian Yu, Hui Yang, Ming Wah Wong,* Ying-Yeung Yeung,* "Atroposelective Bromination for the Synthesis of Chiral Biaryl Phosphines via Cross-Assembled Catalysis with Chiral Phosphoric Acid and Achiral Phenol" J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2026, DOI:10.1021/jacs.6c06203.
[2026] Tianyue Xu, Shengtian Lai, Manjaly J. Ajitha,* Kuo-Wei Huang,* Ying-Yeung Yeung* "Pillar[5]arene-Catalyzed Anti-Markovnikov Halogenations Through Cationic Intermediates Stabilization in Confined Spaces" Nat. Commun. 2026, 17, 4668.
[2026] Qingyu Zhang, Haihui Wang, Ying-Lung Steve Tse,* Ying-Yeung Yeung,* "Halide Bond Assisted Double Desymmetrization of Meso-Dicarboxylic Acids with Symmetrical Olefins via Asymmetric Halogenation" Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2026, 65, e20866.
[2025] Jingxian Huang, Qingyu Zhang, Haihui Wang, Ju
Frequently asked questions
Is YEUNG, Ying Yeung hiring PhD students at The Chinese University of Hong Kong?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, YEUNG, Ying Yeung's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Openings: We are recruiting PhD and Postdoc candidates, please email your applications to me directly if you are interested..
What does YEUNG, Ying Yeung research?
Our research group has broad interests in synthetic organic chemistry. The main focuses are centered on novel methodologies development and complex molecules synthesis. Research directions include: 1. Organocatalysis 2. Asymmetric halogenation reactions 3. Multi-component synthesis 4. Novel function
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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