The Ye lab will pioneer innovative synthetic methodologies to precisely control metal–metal and spin-spin interactions in molecular systems, thereby unlocking innovative chemical reactivity and electronic properties. These advancements will drive significant progress in bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis, lanthanide chemistry, materials science, and quantum information science, addressing fundamental scientific challenges and global sustainability needs. Our research aims to i) develop biomimetic complexes for transforming small molecules into valuable chemicals and liquid fuels, ii) create functional, programmable, and scalable molecular qubits and quantum sensors to enable next-generation quantum technologies, and iii) develop luminescent multimetallic lanthanide/transition metal systems for efficient optical applications and chemical catalysis. Through guided mentorship, early-career researchers in the Ye lab will acquire strong inorganic/organic synthetic expertise, advanced spectroscopic skills, and critical design-thinking abilities, integrating concepts across bioinorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, physical inorganic chemistry, and materials science to drive interdisciplinary discoveries.