Dr. Dong Wang | Nitrogen Heteroaromatics | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Xinjiang University | China

Dr. Dong Wang is a distinguished professor at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Institute of Materia Medica, Xinjiang University, specializing in organic and medicinal chemistry with a strong focus on drug design, heterocyclic synthesis, and innovative synthetic methodologies for bioactive compounds. His research primarily explores the construction of complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles, pyridine and quinoline derivatives, and natural product-inspired molecules with potential antitumor, antidiabetic, and antiviral activities. Dr. Wang’s scientific contributions bridge organic synthesis with pharmaceutical innovation, emphasizing green, metal-free, and concise synthetic routes to generate structurally diverse and pharmacologically potent molecules. His group has developed several patented synthetic strategies, including new routes for Fevipiprant, berberine analogues, and azacoumarin derivatives with promising therapeutic profiles. Dr. Wang has authored over 71 research papers indexed in Scopus with 1,732 citations and an h-index of 20, reflecting his growing influence in the field of medicinal and synthetic chemistry. Beyond research, he has been recognized with national innovation awards and serves as a reviewing editor for Frontiers in Chemistry and a reviewer for leading journals such as Organic Letters, Green Chemistry, and Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis. His innovative work continues to drive advancements in heterocyclic chemistry and molecular drug discovery, contributing significantly to the development of next-generation therapeutic agents.

Profiles : Scopus | Orcid 

Featured Publications :

• Xu, W., Yan, A., Xiao, H., Xiao, W., Xu, L., & Wang, D. (2025). C3-H Trifluoroacetylation of Quinolines and Pyridines: Access to Heteroaryl Ketones, Carboxylic Acids and Amides. Organic Letters, 27(22), 5625–5631.

• Fang, L., Xu, L., Kader, M., Ding, T., Lu, S., Wang, D., Sharma, A. R., & Zhang, Z. (2025). Salt-Adapted Microorganisms: A Promising Resource for Novel Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery. Marine Drugs, 23, 296.

• Li, A., Yu, Y., Zhang, Z., Wufuer, R., Wang, D., & Zhang, L. (2025). Pd-modified MXene Enabled Electrochemical Sensing Platform for Ratiometric Detection of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors via Modulation Effect of Prussian Blue. Analytica Chimica Acta, 1376, 344625.

• Zhang, L., Zhou, M., Meng, F., Bai, J., Wang, D., Tang, M., & Wu, Z. (2025). Recent Advances in Chemiresistive Gas Sensor for Acetone Detection: Focus on Room Temperature. Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 187, 118213.

• Liu, D., Xu, F., Han, T., Ablajan, K., & Wang, D. (2025). Sustainable Synthesis of Heteroaryl Ethers from Azine N-Oxides via Phosphoramide Catalysis. Green Chemistry, 27(26), 7788–7794.