Prof Yao Chen, Soochow University, China
Yao Chen is a distinguished Professor at Soochow University, renowned for his contributions to materials science. He graduated with a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from Beihang University, China, in 2003. His postdoctoral research took place at the Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Florida International University, USA, from 2004-2008, followed by a JSPS Fellowship at Osaka University, Japan, from 2008 to 2010. His research focuses on advanced composite materials, particularly metallic and ceramic matrix composites reinforced with nanomaterials. He has published over 120 peer-reviewed papers and received several prestigious awards, including the First Prize in Natural Science from the Ministry of Education, China.
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Education
Yao Chen completed his Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering at Beihang University, China, in 2003. Following this, he embarked on postdoctoral research at the Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Florida International University, USA, from 2004 to 2008. His research during this period laid a strong foundation in materials science, particularly in the development of advanced composite materials. In 2008, he was awarded the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship and conducted further research at Osaka University, Japan, until 2010. His extensive education and research experience have significantly contributed to his expertise in nanomaterial reinforcement and advanced composite coatings.
Experience
Yao Chen’s professional journey began with a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from Beihang University, China, in 2003. He then engaged in postdoctoral research at the Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Florida International University, USA, from 2004 to 2008. From 2008 to 2010, he served as a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow at Osaka University, Japan. In 2010, he joined Soochow University as a Professor, where he has been leading research in advanced composite materials. His work focuses on the synthesis and application of graphene-based materials, metallic/ceramic matrix composites, and advanced composite coatings. He has published over 120 peer-reviewed research papers and received numerous accolades for his contributions.
Research Focus
Yao Chen’s research focuses on developing advanced composite materials. His main interests include metallic and ceramic matrix composites reinforced with one-dimensional and two-dimensional nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, and hexagonal BN nanotubes and nanoplatelets. He is also deeply involved in the synthesis and application of graphene-based materials, aiming to enhance their properties for various applications. Another key area of his research is advanced composite coatings, where he explores innovative techniques for improving their performance. His work contributes significantly to materials science, offering new insights and advancements in nanomaterial reinforcement and composite coatings.
Publication Top Notes
A tough graphene nanosheet/hydroxyapatite composite with improved in vitro biocompatibility 🧪
Tribological behavior of plasma-sprayed carbon nanotube-reinforced hydroxyapatite coating in physiological solution 🩺
Tensile properties of carbon nanotube reinforced aluminum nanocomposite fabricated by plasma spray forming 🛠️
Carbon nanotube reinforced hydroxyapatite composite coatings produced through laser surface alloying 🛡️
3D printing graphene-aluminum nanocomposites 🖨️
Multiscale wear of plasma-sprayed carbon-nanotube-reinforced aluminum oxide nanocomposite coating 🔧