Ming‐Yu Ngai

Ming-Yu Ngai's research is in synthetic organic chemistry, focusing on developing new catalytic reactions that use light (photocatalysis) or metals like palladium, copper, and cobalt to build complex molecules more efficiently. A major theme is introducing fluorine-containing groups (such as trifluoromethoxy) and other functional groups onto molecules like arenes, alkenes, and carbohydrates, often through radical-based mechanisms. This work is aimed at creating more efficient, selective tools for making pharmaceuticals and other complex organic compounds.

Publication output has fluctuated over the past decade but shows an overall increase, with a notable surge in 2025 following a dip in 2023.

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