Michael Liang Email & Phone Number

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Simon J. Meek Lab

My research with Prof. Simon Meek focused on methods development in enantio- and diastereoselective carbon-carbon (C-C) bond forming chemical methodology over the course of three projects. - Conjugate Allylation and Formation of γ-All-Carbon Quaternary Centers: Introduced novel diastereoselective C-C bond forming reaction utilizing 1,1-diborylallyl reagents in a metal free process to generate vicinal tertiary and quaternary carbon stereocenters.- Synthesis of… Show more My research with Prof. Simon Meek focused on methods development in enantio- and diastereoselective carbon-carbon (C-C) bond forming chemical methodology over the course of three projects. - Conjugate Allylation and Formation of γ-All-Carbon Quaternary Centers: Introduced novel diastereoselective C-C bond forming reaction utilizing 1,1-diborylallyl reagents in a metal free process to generate vicinal tertiary and quaternary carbon stereocenters.- Synthesis of 1,4-Keto-Alkenylboronate Esters: Developed enantioselective C-C bond forming reaction to furnish novel 1,4-dicarbonyls and platforms for molecular complexity through rhodium catalysis- Synthesis of 1,3-Hydroxyboronate Esters: Developed diastereoselective C-C bond forming reaction to generate boron-containing molecules for diversity-oriented synthesis through copper catalysis- Mentorship: 2 undergraduate and 2 graduate students on laboratory safety, problem solving, and advanced laboratory skills- Teaching: Teaching Assistant for General Chemistry Lab Fall 2016, in charge of two sections of 22 students. Responsibilities include presentations regarding theory and experimental details, overseeing safety of all students in lab, weekly help sessions outside of lab, and grading. Teaching Assistant for two sections of Organic Chemistry Lab Spring 2017. Show less

Timothy R. Newhouse Lab

My research with Prof. Timothy Newhouse focused upon reaction optimization and natural product synthesis.-Expedient Synthesis of α,β-unsaturated Carbonyls: Generated valuable molecular building blocks through an iron and copper mediated ozonolytic dealkenylation strategy for the total synthesis of (±)-Andirolide N.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Yale Science on Saturdays and Pathways to Science, Asian American Students Alliance, Yale Rugby Football Club.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Organic Chemistry

Activities and Societies: UNC Laboratory and Chemical Safety Committee Advisor: Simon J. Meek