Author: HUANG Xiaojun 

Publisher: College of Pharmacy 

Date: July 2, 2024

In a recent announcement that has reverberated throughout the scientific community, Professor Ye Wencai, a distinguished scholar from Jinan University, has been granted the prestigious title of Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) by the esteemed UK-based institution.

(Prof. Ye Wencai)

Hailing from the National Key Laboratory of Bioactive Molecules and Pharmaceutical Performance Optimization, Professor Ye Wencai is renowned for his exceptional contributions to the field of chemistry. His accolades include being named a National Outstanding Young Scientist and Distinguished Professor, recognition under the National High-level Talent Program, and prestigious appointments such as Foreign Academician of the Russian Academy of Engineering and a National Level Candidate for the New Century Hundred and Ten Thousand Talents Project.

Ye's research endeavors have centered on elucidating the active ingredients, mechanisms, and targets of traditional Chinese medicine and natural medicines, as well as pioneering work in innovative drug development. His scholarly output comprises over 350 papers published in top-tier journals like Chem, Nat Metab, Gut, JACS, Angel Chem Int Ed, and J Clin Invest, with an impressive citation count exceeding 20,000 on Google Scholar.

A mainstay on the Elsevier China Highly Cited Scholars List, Professor Ye Wencai holds more than 90 authorized invention patents, with notable achievements including the successful development and approval of new drug varieties like Fructus Aurantii Total Flavonoids Tablets (Olante)®, as well as the transformational enhancement of traditional Chinese medicine injections such as Xiyanping Injection, driving substantial commercial growth. He has also played a pivotal role in establishing 12 national drug standards and leading critical national research and development initiatives.

The Royal Society of Chemistry, an eminent organization founded in 1841 and recognized as a leading force in chemical sciences, has bestowed the title of Fellow upon Professor Ye Wencai in acknowledgment of his remarkable contributions to the field. This prestigious honor signifies a new pinnacle in Professor Ye Wencai's illustrious career, solidifying his status as a luminary in the realm of chemistry and scientific research.