ZHENG LAB
Our research focuses on the design of metal-based chemical scaffolds as programmable platforms for molecular function with impact in chemical biology and translational applications.
Metal-Based Chemical Scaffolds
Our team
Meet the people behind the science
Recent work
Publications and breakthroughs from the lab
Sharma, A.; et al. Click-Controlled Photo-Uncaging: Click-Assembly of Platinum-Based Photoactive Protecting Groups for Light-Triggered Bioactive Molecule Release.
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2025, 147 (24), 20466–20474
News & Highlights
Updates on achievements and events
Congratulations to Dr. Arpit Sharma on his successful Ph.D. defense!
Congratulations to Arpit, Wjdan, and Man on publishing their work in JACS!
Welcome to the lab! We are excited to have Bansri and Shafia joining our team.
Undergraduate Researcher Jordan Caraway Shares Her Journey at Kent State!
Congratulations to Arpit and Man! Our collaborative work with the Mao Lab has been accepted for publication in Angewandte Chemie International Edition.