CHANG GROUP

NEWS

Congratulations to Dr. Chang on publishing new work in JACS!

The study, titled "Stereoselectivity of Galactosylation Reactions in Vacuo", utilizes gas-phase reaction systems to probe pure SN1 mechanism in carbohydrate synthesis. This work offers fresh mechanistic insights into short-lived reaction intermediates, marking a key advancement in carbohydrate chemistry. Link

Aug 20, 2026

Welcome Bing-Nuo Lee, joining our group as a research assistant!

Bing-Nuo is a chemist by training and graduated from National Taiwan University. His research focuses on transition-state calculations in organic reactions. He will now expand his interests to more complex enzyme systems and explore how the structure of biomolecules influences catalytic efficiency.

Jul 30, 2026

Welcome aboard to Ling-Rong Wu and Hsia Chun, joining our group this July for their MS thesis work!

A huge welcome to our new master's students, Ling-Rong Wu and Hsia Chun, who joined us this July! They will be diving into the world of reactive intermediates and mechanisms for their MS theses. Thrilled to have you both on board!.

Jul 06, 2026

Congratulations to Dr. Chang on publishing new work in JACS!

The study, titled "Stereoselectivity of Galactosylation Reactions in Vacuo", utilizes gas-phase reaction systems to probe pure SN1 mechanism in carbohydrate synthesis. This work offers fresh mechanistic insights into short-lived reaction intermediates, marking a key advancement in carbohydrate chemistry. Link

Aug 20, 2026

Welcome Bing-Nuo Lee, joining our group as a research assistant!

Bing-Nuo is a chemist by training and graduated from National Taiwan University. His research focuses on transition-state calculations in organic reactions. He will now expand his interests to more complex enzyme systems and explore how the structure of biomolecules influences catalytic efficiency.

Jul 30, 2026

Welcome aboard to Ling-Rong Wu and Hsia Chun, joining our group this July for their MS thesis work!

A huge welcome to our new master's students, Ling-Rong Wu and Hsia Chun, who joined us this July! They will be diving into the world of reactive intermediates and mechanisms for their MS theses. Thrilled to have you both on board!

Jul 6, 2026

Dr. Chun-Wei Chang awarded startup grant by the Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica (2026–2027)

Dr. Chang has secured an Academia Sinica Startup Grant (2026–2027) to establish his research program at the Institute of Chemistry. The grant will fund advanced instrumentation and support the lab's first cohort of researchers.

Jul 3, 2026

Dr. Chun-Wei Chang appointed as assistant research fellow at academia sinica, Taiwan

Dr. Chun-Wei Chang will join the Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica, in September 2026 as an Assistant Research Fellow to launch his independent research program. His group will focus on characterizing reactive intermediates of biomolecules in both chemical and biological systems. Excited to explore new chemistry within this academic family!

Jul 01, 2026