Prof. S. H. Hong focuses on developing useful, practical, and selective synthetic methods that generate minimal by-product is of critical importance in both academic and industrial research. The research of his group seeks to develop practical and environmentally friendly synthetic methodology using transition metal catalysts. Specifically, Prof. Hong has explored novel C–N formation reactions from primary alcohols and various N-sources, chemical synthesis using CO₂ and methanol as C1 sources, and development of organometallic catalysts based on N-heterocyclic carbene ligands. Recently, His group has developed a novel catalytic activation of isocyanide using NHC as an organocatalyst. Also, Prof. Hong has made significant efforts to solve problems on efficiency and selectivity in challenging C–H functionalization reactions. Up to now, Prof. Hong has already published around 30 papers in J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem., Int. Ed, and Chem. Sci. etc.

Education for Prof. S. H. Hong

    2002-2007, California Institute of Technology(Pasadena, California)

    Ph.D. in Chemistry (March 2007); Advisor: Professor Robert H. Grubbs

    1997-1999, Seoul National University (Seoul, Korea)

    M.S. in Chemistry (February 1999); Advisor: Professor Young Keun Chung

    1992-1996, Seoul National University(Seoul, Korea)

    B.S. in Chemistry (September 1996)

Professional Experience

    2013 – Present,Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University

    2011–2013,Assistant Professor,Department of Chemistry, Seoul National University

    2008–2011, Nanyang Assistant Professor,Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    2007-2008, Research Scientist, Materia, Inc., Pasadena, California

    2007, Postdoctoral Scholar, University of California, Los Angeles, Advisor: Prof. J. Fraser Stoddart