Dr. Ming-Hua Zeng is a distinguished scholar and leading authority in inorganic chemistry and materials science with a focus on advanced coordination compounds. He currently serves as a professor at Guangxi Normal University where he leads the Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources research group in Guilin. After obtaining his PhD from Sun Yat-Sen University in 2004, he established his independent research program at Guangxi Normal University, rapidly developing one of China's prominent research centers in metal-organic framework chemistry. His academic journey has been marked by strategic appointments and sustained contributions to the field of coordination chemistry, positioning him as a key figure in China's materials science research community.
Dr. Zeng's groundbreaking research on metal-organic frameworks has fundamentally transformed the understanding of structural dynamics in coordination polymers, with his seminal work on short-range disorder in MOF glasses published in National Science Review providing critical insights for the field. His innovative studies on zinc cluster evolution, including the remarkable progression from [Zn9] to record-high [Zn54] subblocks, have opened new pathways for designing complex molecular architectures with potential applications in catalysis and materials science. His elucidation of Fe(III) directed domino processes represents a significant methodological advance that has been widely recognized by peers in the chemical community. The practical implications of his research extend to molecular engineering of medicinal resources, where his structural designs could inform new approaches to drug delivery systems and functional materials.
Beyond his direct research contributions, Dr. Zeng has been instrumental in fostering international collaborations that bridge Chinese and global research communities in the field of coordination chemistry through affiliations with the Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center. His research group at Guangxi Normal University has established a strong publication record in prestigious journals including Coordination Chemistry Reviews, Chemical Science, and Inorganic Chemistry, training numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. He serves as a valued contributor to the scholarly ecosystem through editorial work and peer review activities for leading chemistry journals. Current research directions focus on exploiting supramolecular interactions to induce dynamic behavior in metal-organic systems, with potential applications in responsive materials and catalytic processes that could shape future developments in functional materials design.
