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Welcome to the official website of the ECNU Nanotopology Group. We are situated within the esteemed Department of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering at East China Normal University. Our primary focus lies in the field of biomimetic molecular machines, molecular nanotopology, and molecular weaving. This website serves as a valuable resource for researchers around the world, scientific medium, industrial customers, prospective graduates and postdoctoral assistants, offering a comprehensive overview of our ongoing research endeavors and introducing our team members. Additionally, we provide access to a wealth of information, including details about past and current group members, publications authored by the group, breaking news, and much more. We encourage you to explore the various sections to gain further insights. For information regarding our esteemed group leader, kindly refer to the dedicated section labeled "LAB DIRECTOR." Thank you for visiting our website, and we extend a warm invitation for you to return in the future.

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Royal Society of Chemistry Horizon Prize: Perkin Prize in Physical Organic Chemistry

Posted on: 2023-05-13

A team of researchers from the University of Manchester, University of Luxembourg, University of Maine and East China Normal University, known as the Molecular Ratcheteers, has invented engineering concepts that will help unlock the potential of the nanoworld.
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Royal Society of Chemistry Horizon Prize: Perkin Prize in Physical Organic Chemistry

Posted on: 2023-05-13

A team of researchers from the University of Manchester, University of Luxembourg, University of Maine and East China Normal University, known as the Molecular Ratcheteers, has invented engineering concepts that will help unlock the potential of the nanoworld.

Dr. Yuaning Feng was invited to give us a talk

Posted on: 2024-06-07

Dr. Yuaning Feng was invited to give us a talk entitled “A Tale of Two in Nanoscal-Molecular Pumps and Replicators”.

Dr. Giulio Ragazzon was invited to give us a talk.

Posted on: 2024-05-23

Dr. Giulio Ragazzon was invited to give us a talk about “Using molecular machines for purposes different from motion”.

The 4th Molecular Nanotopology Symposium (minhang Campus, parallel sessions)

Posted on: 2024-05-14

The 4th Molecular Nanotopology Symposium (minhang Campus, parallel sessions), 14th May 2024

Sir James Fraser Stoddart appointed as Honorary Professor of ECNU

Posted on: 2024-05-14

Sir James Fraser Stoddart appointed as Honorary Professor of ECNU.

The 4th Molecular Nanotopology Symposium

Posted on： 2024-05-12

The 4th Molecular Nanotopology Symposium, 12th May 2024

Prof. Yueqi Li was invited to give us a talk about”Single molecule analysis and regulation based on molecular electronics”.

Posted on: 2023-12-18

Prof. Yueqi Li was invited to give us a talk about”Single molecule analysis and regulation based on molecular electronics”

The 3rd Molecular Nanotopology Symposium was held by Nanotopology Research Lab, East China Normal University

Posted on:2023-12-12

Celebrate the success of the 3rd Molecular Nanotopology Symposium!

Prof. Liang and Prof. Leigh visited Nanjing University

Posted on : 2023-10-25

Prof. Liang and Prof. Leigh visited Nanjing University, invited by Prof. Leyong Wang.

Chenchen Du and Raorao Yang participated the national polymer chemistry academic paper report in 2023 heled by Huazhong University of Science and Technology.

Posted on:2023-10-19

Chenchen Du and Raorao Yang participated the national polymer chemistry academic paper report in 2023 -heled by Huazhong University of Science and Technology.

Prof. Leigh came and visited ECNU.

Posted on: 2023-10-18

Prof. Leigh's lecture in ECNU & Leigh China family reunion.

Prof. Zhang visited Sichuan University.

Posted on: 2023-9-20

Liang visited Sichuan University, invited by Prof. Chen Yang.

The CCS 15th National Conference on Physical Organic Chemistry.

Posted on : 2023-07-31

Prof. Zhang participated The CCS 15th National Conference on Physical Organic Chemistry in Gansu.

The 33rd CCS Congress in Qingdao.

Posted on: 2023-06-25

Our team attended the 33rd CCS Congress in Qingdao and made reports.

Prof. Shigui Chen and Dr. Huaiju Wang (Scientific Eiditor, Chem) were invited to give us a report.

Posted on: 2023-04-25

Invited reports of Prof. Shigui Chen and Dr. Huaiju Wang.

Prof. Wei Li was invited to give us a talk.

Posted on: 2023-04-24

Prof. Wei Li was invited to gave us a talk about his Single-molecular manipulation techniques.

Three young stars won the '2022 Outstanding Women Future Leader.

Posted on: 2023-04-17

Three young stars won the '2022 Outstanding Women Future Leader'.

The 18th Chinese Conference on Colloid and Interface Chemistry.

Posted on: 2023-04-10

Prof. Zhang participated The 18th Chinese Conference on Colloid and Interface Chemistry in Xi'an.

The 9th National Conference on Coordination Chemistry, Zhengzhou, Henan province, 2022

Posted on: 2022-08-21

Prof Zhang was invited and gave a report.

The 20th National Macrocyclic Chemistry and the 12th Supramolecular Chemistry Symposium of the Chinese Chemical Society.

Posted on: 2022-08-19

Hebei Normal University held this Symposium ,Prof. Zhang was invited and gave a report.

Prof. Jia Tian, gave us a talk about ‘Supramolecular Photocatalytic Assemblies’ on Jan.2022.

Posted on: 2022-06-01

Prof. Jia Tian, gave us a talk about ‘Supramolecular Photocatalytic Assemblies’ on Jan. 2022.

Three young stars won the '2021 Outstanding Women Future Leader', a scholarship established by our ECNU Nanotopology Research Lab...

Posted on: 2022-05-06

Three young stars won the '2021 Outstanding Women Future Leader', a scholarship established by our ECNU Nanotopology Research Lab...

Prof. Yanhang Ma, gave us a talk on Dec.2021.

Posted on: 2021-12-24

Prof. Yanhang Ma, gave us a talk on Dec. 24, 2021.

Prof. Zhang was invited to attend the 4th "World Laureates Forum" and gave a talk.

Posted on: 2021-10-08

Prof. Zhang was invited to attend the 4th "World Laureates Forum" and gave a talk.

Prof. Haiming Liu, gave us a talk about ‘MAS NMR spectroscopy study’.

Posted on: 2021-12

Prof. Haiming Liu, gave us a talk about ‘MAS NMR spectroscopy study’.

Prof. hongliang. chen was invited to give us a talk.

Posted on: 2021-07-16

Prof. hongliang. chen was invited to give us a talk.

Prof. Qinghui Guo was invited to gave us a talk about 'Synthesis of high-tension Nanobelt'.

Posted on: 2021-07-16

Prof. Qinghui Guo was invited to gave us a talk about 'Synthesis of high-tension Nanobelt'.

Prof. Zhang attended the 36th Teacher's Day Themed Activities as a teacher's representative.

Posted on: 2020-09-06

Prof. Zhang attended the 36th Teacher's Day Themed Activities as a teacher's representative.

Prof. Zhang was invited to attend the 3rd "World Laureates Forum".

Posted on: 2020-11-01

Prof. Zhang was invited to attend the 3rd "World Laureates Forum".

1st Molecular Nanotopology Symposium was held.

Posted on: 2020-11-01

1st Molecular Nanotopology Symposium was held.

Claire Hansell gave us a talk about ‘Publishing chemistry and materials research in nature’

Posted on: 2019-11-09

Claire Hansell, the Nature Senior Editor, gave us a talk about ‘Publishing chemistry and materials research in nature’ at ECNU on Nov.2019.

Prof. Leigh received his "Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card".

Posted on: 2019-11-20

Prof. Leigh received his "Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card".

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    Applications to join our group are ALWAYS welcome from outstanding and enthusiastic PhD, research assistant and postdoctoral candidates. The main discipline is Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Supramolecular Chemistry. Members of the group will certainly be exposed to a vast range of science, from molecular nanotopology to material sciences. To apply, please email Prof. Zhang (zhangliang@chem.ecnu.edu.cn) directly with a CV and research summary. We are particularly keen to attract applications for both PhD and post-doc positions from different nations.