XIAOFAN JIA
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Obsidian at the center of an abstract constellation of molecules and ideas, slowly rotating and breathing. Choose a shape or pause motion. Reduced-motion preferences are respected.

XIAOFAN JIACHEMISTRY & TOOLS

Studying molecules.
Building useful things.

I’m a chemistry researcher with a background in organic synthesis, catalysis, and nanotechnology. Beyond the lab, I build software and explore AI and personal knowledge systems, turning everyday questions into useful tools.

Research & publications Things I build
EXPLORE

01CURRENTLY

Currently

Focus
Organic synthesis, catalysis, and nanotechnology
Building
Personal AI & knowledge infrastructure
Exploring
AI workflows, automation, and knowledge systems

02CHEMISTRY

Starting with molecules.

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

Organic Synthesis, Catalysis & Nanotechnology

Exploring molecular synthesis and transformation, catalysis, and materials. Research themes, publications, and citation records.

03TOOLS & PROJECTS

Ideas into tools.

AI-ASSISTED CREATION

Second Brain, Apps & Videos

I use AI tools to build a second brain in Obsidian, develop iOS and macOS apps, and create YouTube videos.

04PERSONAL SYSTEMS

Memory that stays with me.

OBSIDIAN · MARKDOWN

Obsidian · Memory Across AI Models

A local Markdown knowledge base for conversation context, project history, and personal thinking, giving different AI assistants a shared starting point when I choose to provide access.

05AREAS OF INTEREST

Connected by curiosity.

01

Organic Synthesis & Nanotechnology

Understanding matter through synthesis, experiment, and careful observation.

02

Applied AI & Automation

Exploring tools that extend how we think, learn, and work.

03

Local-First Software

Building personal tools around ownership, usefulness, and everyday life.

04

Personal Knowledge Systems

Connecting ideas and making room for knowledge to compound.

06NOW

What has my attention.

Current reading, projects, and priorities.