ShanghaiTech University | China

De-Wei Gao is an accomplished chemist serving as an assistant professor and principal investigator at ShanghaiTech University, where he leads research programs in synthetic organic chemistry, asymmetric catalysis, and organoboron chemistry. He built his academic foundation through studies in chemistry and advanced training in organic synthesis at leading Chinese institutions before expanding his expertise through postdoctoral appointments in biochemistry and organic chemistry at internationally recognized research centers. His work focuses on catalytic asymmetric transformations, boron-based reagent design, stereoselective bond construction, organometallic reactivity, and mechanistic exploration of complex synthetic pathways. Gao is skilled in asymmetric synthesis, catalytic methodology development, organometallic catalysis, multistep organic synthesis, reaction mechanism analysis, and the design of stereochemically rich molecular architectures. His professional contributions extend to editorial and advisory roles that support the advancement of early-career chemists. He has received multiple distinguished honors from national chemical societies, academic institutions, and international publishers in recognition of his contributions to chiral synthesis and innovative organoboron chemistry. Gao’s growing body of research, publications, and patents highlights his influence in modern synthetic methodology, and his ongoing work continues to advance precision chemical synthesis with broad implications for pharmaceutical, materials, and catalytic science.