Liu Group for Biocatalysis & Synthesis

Our research integrates organic synthesis, protein engineering, and inorganic chemistry to design new biocatalysis strategies for challenging bond formations. By repurposing and evolving metalloenzymes, we aim to unlock reactivities that expand the toolkit of synthetic chemistry. More specifically, we explore metalloenzymes and photochemistry for controlled radical-based transformations, bridging enzyme studies and catalytic strategies for synthetic applications.