Professor Shengming Ma is a distinguished leader in the field of organic chemistry and currently serves as a full professor at Fudan University while maintaining his affiliation with the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Born in 1965 in Zhejiang Province, China, he earned his B.S. degree in Chemistry from Hangzhou University in 1986, followed by both his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry in 1990. After completing postdoctoral research at ETH Zurich under Professor L. M. Venanzi and Purdue University with Professor Ei-ichi Negishi from 1992 to 1997, he joined the faculty of the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry. His career trajectory includes significant leadership roles, notably establishing the organic chemistry research program at East China Normal University in 2007 and subsequently joining Fudan University in 2014 to further advance chemical sciences in China.
Professor Ma has made seminal contributions to organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel organic reactions and methodologies that have significantly advanced the field of organometallic chemistry. His innovative research has led to the discovery of numerous catalytic transformations that have been widely adopted by both academic and industrial laboratories for complex molecule construction. His work on allenyl chemistry and transition metal-catalyzed reactions has established new paradigms in stereoselective synthesis, earning him national recognition including China's prestigious Second-Class National Natural Science Award. As editor-in-chief of significant chemical publications, he has helped shape the discourse in synthetic chemistry while continuing to push the boundaries of molecular construction through his laboratory's cutting-edge research.
Beyond his direct research contributions, Professor Ma has played a pivotal role in developing China's organic chemistry research infrastructure and nurturing the next generation of chemical scientists. His leadership in establishing robust research programs at multiple Chinese institutions has strengthened the nation's capacity in chemical synthesis and discovery. He maintains active collaborations with international research groups while mentoring numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers who have gone on to establish independent careers in academia and industry. Currently, his laboratory continues to explore innovative synthetic methodologies with applications in pharmaceutical development and materials science, maintaining his position at the forefront of organic chemistry research while contributing significantly to the global scientific community through his publications and professional service.
