Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Department Chemie
Butenandtstrasse 5-13
Haus F, Raum 3.065
D-81377 München

Tel.: +49 89 218077730

E-Mail: Kuangjie.Liu[at]cup.uni-muenchen.de

Hello! I’m Kuangjie Liu (Peter), a PhD chemist trained in Prof. Zipse’s group at LMU Munich. My work combines experimental chemistry with quantum-chemical modeling to understand (i) redox chemistry and stability of modified nucleobases and (ii) structure–property relationships in covalent organic frameworks (COFs).

1. Nucleobase oxidation & stability: Mechanistic and kinetic studies of cytosine derivatives using NMR/LC-MS supported by DFT.

2. COF property tuning: Using targeted functionalization to tune CO₂ adsorption and optoelectronic behavior.

Outside the lab, I’m a passionate gamer, often found strategizing in the world of League of Legends. My enthusiasm for both science and gaming drives me to seek new discoveries, whether in the realm of chemistry or on the virtual battlefield.

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Publications

[1] “Redox-Mediated Amination of Pyrogallol-Based Polyphenols” Chem. Eur. J. 2023, 29, e202303783.
[2] “Aldehyde or Hydrate? Investigation into the Oxidation of 5-Formylcytosine Derivatives Using a Computational and Experimental Approach” ChemBioChem 2025, 0, e202500480.
[3] “Purity and stability of modified nucleosides in the context of accurate quantification by LC-MS” bioRxiv 2025, in review, preprint.
[4] “Single-Atom Halogen Substitution in Covalent Organic Frameworks Enables σ-Hole–Driven CO2 Adsorption” Chem. Mater. 2026, asap.
[5] “Single-Atom Tuning of Structural and Optoelectronic Properties in Halogenated Anthracene-Based Covalent Organic Frameworks” arXiv 2026, in review, preprint.