Jian-Qing Qi

Jian-Qing Qi

PhD student, class of 2022

Tsinghua University

戚鉴清 (Jian-Qing Qi)

Jian-Qing Qi, born in Shanghai, China in July 2000, began his research career at the Jiao Research Group in 2018 as an undergraduate. Over the years, he has developed substantial expertise while expanding his knowledge in chemical research.

As a dedicated researcher, Jian-Qing possesses strong experimental techniques for fundamental chemical investigations. His proficiency in instrumental analysis enables deep exploration of reaction mechanisms using advanced spectroscopic methods.

Complementing his laboratory skills, Jian-Qing employs programming to solve research challenges. His problem-solving drive fosters innovative approaches that contribute meaningfully to scientific inquiry.

Jian-Qing’s current research focuses on utilizing U-PSD TREPR to investigate radical-mediated reaction mechanisms. This specialization reflects his commitment to advancing radical chemistry. His presentation on Overestimated halogen atom transfer reactivity of α-aminoalkyl radicals earned an oral presentation prize at the ACS Spring 2025 meeting.

Jian-Qing was competitively selected as one of only 30 Chinese PhD students to attend the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. His participation included engaging with Nobel Laureates and international peers, yielding valuable insights into forefront research and global scientific collaboration.

Grateful for the opportunities that have shaped his academic path, Jian-Qing looks forward to continued growth in chemical research. He aspires to become a principal investigator, advancing scientific knowledge while mentoring future generations of researchers.

Interests
  • Reaction mechanism
  • Time-resolved spectroscopy
  • Designing photocatalysts
Education
  • BSc in chemistry, 2022

    Tsinghua University

Publications

  1. Weiqun Suo, Jian-Qing Qi, Songtao Sun, Lei Jiao*, Xingwei Guo* "Overestimated Halogen Atom Transfer Reactivity of α-Aminoalkyl Radicals." J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2024, 146, 25860-25869.
  2. Shixue Zhang, Liang Cheng, Jian-Qing Qi, Zongbin Jia, Long Zhang, Lei Jiao*, Xingwei Guo*, Sanzhong Luo* "Characterization and Monitoring of Transient Enamine Radical Intermediates in Photoredox/Chiral Primary Amine Synergistic Catalytic Cycle." CCS Chem. 2024, 6, 2420-2426.
  3. Jian-Qing Qi, Weiqun Suo, Jing Liu, Songtao Sun, Lei Jiao*, Xingwei Guo* "Direct Observation of All Open-Shell Intermediates in a Photocatalytic Cycle." J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2024, 146, 7140-7145.
  4. Shixue Zhang, Shengqi Zhou, Jian-Qing Qi, Lei Jiao, Xingwei Guo* "Time-Resolved Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectrometer Based on Ultrawide Single-Sideband Phase-Sensitive Detection." Rev. Sci. Instrum. 2023, 94, 084101.
  5. Jian-Qing Qi, Lei Jiao* "DFT Study on the Mechanism of 4,4′-Bipyridine-Catalyzed Nitrobenzene Reduction by Diboron(4) Compounds." J. Org. Chem. 2020, 85, 13877-13885.