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About
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chen Chen
Bachelor and Master in Chemical Engineering and Technology (2010-2017)
Sichuan University, China (Prof. Liangyin Chu)
PhD in Chemistry (2017-2021)
UDE / WWU Münster, Germany (Prof. André H. Gröschel)
Postdoc (2022-2024)(Postdoctoral International Exchange Program)
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Associate Professor (2024-present)
Dalian University of Technology, China
You are very welcome to contact me or come to me. Coffee is ready!
Current Situation
I am currently an Associate Professor (PhD supervisor) at the National Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology. I am keen on collaborating with motivated researchers and students at all academic levels—undergraduates, masters, PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows. I welcome discussions and am always open to exploring meaningful and innovative research ideas. For inquiries or collaborations, feel free to visit my office (coffee is always ready!) or reach out via email (chenrsy@outlook.com/ chenrsy@dlut.edu.cn).
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My Lords
PhDs：
Zhen Shao
Chong Kong
Han Xu
Masters：
XiaoFei Li
Shanghai Yu
Ningyu Deng
Undergraduates：
Yuelin Ma、Junhao Lin
Creditor：
ZiCen Chen
Research Interests
Colloidal Cascade Catalysts
Cascade reactions are multistep chemical reactions that occur consecutively in one-pot. Some benefits of cascade reactions include the simplification of synthetic routes, shortening of overall reaction times, and reduction of solvent waste and energy. My interest in this field lies in overcoming challenges associated with designing catalytic systems involving incompatible catalysts, e.g., acid and base. Notably, to address this issue, I introduced colloidal microparticles as catalyst scaffolds, which can be synthesized by a variety of monomers in large quantities and can be removed from reaction residue for reuse, which is a significant step towards addressing scalability limitations for industrial applications of compare- mentalized structures for nonorthogonal cascade catalysis.
Anisotropic Colloids
Unlike isotropic colloids, which have the same properties in all directions, anisotropic colloids can exhibit unique properties that make them useful in a wide range of applications, including drug delivery, self-assembly, and sensing. Anisotropic colloids can be made from a wide range of materials such as polymers, metals, and metal oxides. The shape of the particle can be controlled through synthesis methods such as templating, lithography, and self-assembly. My interest in this field lies in the design and preparation of multifunctional particles for cascade reactions.
Interface Mesoscale Manipulation
Mesoscale interface manipulation is a cutting-edge field of research that focuses on controlling and manipulating interfaces between different materials at the mesoscale level. Generally, the interface between phases in a specific system is dynamically stable. My interest in this field is to introduce an additional process, such as a chemical reaction, to disrupt the stability of the interface in order to investigate the basic essence of molecular interaction and regulatory laws while monitoring the fluctuation of the interface. More specifically, I am interested in creating a gradient of interfacial energy to enable self-propelling movement or bursting. Might be perverted, I dislike seeing droplets remain still and always want to destroy them.
Artificial Cells and Prototissues
see e.g. Luo#, Chen#(equal contribution) et al. Sci. Adv.10,eadj4047(2024).DOI:10.1126/sciadv.adj4047
Chen* et al. coming soon...
Artificial cells and prototissues represent fascinating frontiers in the field of synthetic biology and biotechnology. These innovative constructs are designed to mimic the structure and functions of living cells to varying degrees, offering a wide range of applications from drug delivery and biomanufacturing to understanding the fundamental principles of life itself. My interests in this field lie in constructing artificial cells with bilayer membranes based on either lipids, block copolymers, or colloidal nano-/micro-particles, and exploring measures to manufacture artificial cells/tissues with reinforced features, such as stability, for biotechnological applications. I also have a longstanding interest in developing general methodologies and devices for characterizing properties in biological systems.
Polymer/Colloid Self-Assembly
Polymer and colloid self-assembly is a fascinating and highly interdisciplinary field of study that explores the spontaneous organization and arrangement of macromolecules, such as polymers, and colloidal particles into well-defined structures and patterns. This phenomenon occurs without external intervention, driven by the inherent interactions and forces at the nanoscale level. The intricate interplay of thermodynamics and kinetics governs the self-assembly process, leading to a wide range of complex and functional materials with applications spanning from nanotechnology to biomedicine. I am currently interested in exploring novel block copolymers and colloids that can self-assemble into a myriad of structures, such as cubosomes, hexosomes, supraball etc., for triggered disassembly, template deposition or supramolecular modifications.
see e.g. H. Chen, C. Chen* et al. J. Am. Chem. Soc, 2024, 146, 14776-14784.
H. Chen, C. Chen* et al. coming soon...
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