Dr. Jieping Zhu

Professor

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Biography

Jieping Zhu is a full professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) specializing in the fields of synthetic organic chemistry and catalysis. He completed his B.Sc. at Hanzhou Normal University, followed by an M.Sc. at Lanzhou University and a Ph.D. at Université Paris XI. His early research experience includes a postdoctoral position at Texas A&M University. Prof. Zhu has spent a significant portion of his career at the CNRS in France, steadily advancing through the ranks to hold directorships in research. His research interests focus on total synthesis of natural products, multicomponent reactions, and metal-catalyzed processes, particularly enantioselective transformations. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to chemistry, including the CNRS bronze medal and various awards from chemical societies across France, the UK, and China. Prof. Zhu has also held prestigious fellowships in Japan and distinguished lectureships at several universities.

Research Interests

Total Synthesis Of Natural Products Multicomponent Reaction Metal-Catalyzed Domino Process Catalytic Enantioselective Transformation

Experience

Chargé de Recherche

— Present

ICSN, CNRS • France

Director Research, 2nd class

— Present

ICSN CNRS • France

Director Research, 1st class

— Present

ICSN, CNRS • France

Professor

— Present

ISIC, EPFL • Switzerland

Awards

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CNRS Bronze Medal

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French Chemical Society SCF-Acros Award

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AstraZeneca Award Organic Chemistry

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JSPS Fellow

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Prix Emile Jungfleisch French Academy Sciences

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National Science Foundation Outstanding Young Oversea Scientist Award

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Liebig Lectureship German Chemical Society

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Novartis Chemistry Lecture Award

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CNRS Silver Medal

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French Chemical Society-Division Organic Chemistry SCF-DCO Award

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Nankai University Lectureship Organic Chemistry

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Royal Society Chemistry Natural Product Chemistry Award

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KAIST-BK21 School of Molecular Science Lectureship Award

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
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  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

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