Our research is focused on the synthesis and characterization of polyolefins from new types of organometallic catalysts. The four critical “pillars” for the research are:

(1) organic chemistry related to the synthesis and characterization of the ligands；

(2) organometallic chemistry related to the synthesis and characterization of the metal catalysts;

(3) catalytic chemistry related to the assessment and modification of catalytic properties of the metal catalysts;

(4) polymer chemistry related to the synthesis and characterization of polyolefin materials.

• Design and synthesis of new transition metal catalysts

• (Co)polymerization of olefins and polar functionalized monomers

• Development of new polymerization strategies

• New lubricants and lubricant additives

• Nano-materials/catalysts, waste plastics conversion