Dr. Changxia Yuan, a Spring 2013 graduate and former member of the Siegel Group, is a recipient of the 2014 Reaxys PhD Prize.
The Reaxys PhD prize is awarded for original and innovative research in synthetic chemistry, which demonstrates excellence in methodology and approach by a candidate currently studying for a PhD or having completed a PhD after January 1, 2013. Dr. Yuan is one of three winners from a pool of 540 applicants and will receive $2000 in prize money, an invitation to the 2014 Reaxys Inspiring Chemistry Conference, and a Reaxys Prize Club membership.