Xiaodong Chen (materials scientist) explained

Xiaodong Chen is a Singaporean academic who serves as the President's Chair Professor in Materials Science and Engineering, Professor of Chemistry and Medicine (by courtesy) at Nanyang Technological University.[1] He is the member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina,[2] fellow of Singapore National Academy of Science,[3] fellow of Academy of Engineering Singapore.[4] His other current roles include the director of the Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices (iFLEX) at NTU,[5] the director of Max Planck – NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses[6] and the deputy director of the Singapore Hybrid-Integrated Next-Generation μ-Electronics (SHINE) Center at NTU.[7] [8] He is also the Editor-in-chief of ACS Nano.[9] [10] He was the Scientific Director at the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) between 2021 and 2023.[11] [12] So far, Chen has co-authored nearly 400 research publications and holds over 50 patents in Singapore and overseas.[13]

Chen is known for his development of soft conformal materials for bioelectronic interfaces in elevating the sensing capability of sensor systems beyond human senses, and contributions to material science, chemistry, nanotechnology, energy storage and flexible electronics.[14] [15] He was listed as one of the most cited researchers in Materials Science by Web of Science for six consecutive years between 2018 and 2023,[16] [17] and on The Asian Scientist 100 list by Asian Scientist Magazine in 2022[18]

Early life and education

Chen received his B.S. degree in Chemistry from Fuzhou University, China, his M.S. in Physical Chemistry from the Institute of Chemistry, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, and his PhD in Biochemistry (Summa Cum Laude) from the University of Münster, Germany. In 2006, he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, USA, where he worked with Professor Chad Mirkin on molecular electronics based on nanomaterials. In 2009, He started his professorship career at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore[19] [20]

Research

Chen's research focuses on developing methods for controlling molecules and nanomaterials, using engineering principles and applying them to the design and synthesis of new materials with targeted properties of improving the sensitivity of the traditional method. He incorporates other disciplines, including computer science for algorithm development and engineering principles for developing flexible electronics, biosensors and wearable device manufacturing towards improving the sensitivity of biodiagnostics and related material applications.

Chen delves into artificial intelligence-based multi-modal sensing fusion, which involves using highly efficient sensing techniques merged with machine learning and vast high-quality data sets, a cornerstone to mimic the sensitivity of human perception.[21] He integrated nanomaterial design and algorithm development to create the plant-based robot,[22] and enabled the synthesis of artificial neurons that receive/release the neurotransmitter dopamine.[23] He dives deeper into material development to derive a biphasic nano-dispersed interface (BIND interface) that performs as a 'plug-and-play' universal connector for assembling stretchable devices efficiently in a snap fit manner.[24]

Chen's research team's discovery of "Water-Responsive Supercontractile Polymer Films for Bioelectronic Interfaces" (Nature, 2023) signifies a significant advancement in Water-Responsive Shape-Adaptive Polymer (WRAP) films inspired by spider silk's properties, providing ambient stability and rapid contraction in water. This biomaterial addresses challenges in integrating diverse tissue shapes, potentially revolutionizing bioelectronics. The versatility of WRAP films can pave the way for better medical devices such as pacemakers and bio-monitors in the future.[25]

Awards and honours

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Prof Chen Xiaodong | Academic Profile | DR-NTU | Research. dr.ntu.edu.sg.
  2. Web site: Celebrating Prof Chen Xiaodong's Election to the Prestigious German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina . 2024-06-26 . School of Materials Science and Engineering . en.
  3. Web site: Current Fellows . 2024-06-26 . Singapore National Academy of Science . en-GB.
  4. Web site: Awards And Honours Bestowed Upon SAEng Fellows In 2021 :: SAEng – The Academy of Engineering Singapore . 2024-06-26 . en.
  5. Web site: Xiaodong Chen . 2024-06-26 . A*STAR Research . en-US.
  6. Web site: About Us . 2024-06-26 . Max Planck - NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses . en.
  7. Web site: People . 2024-10-21 . shine.nus.edu.sg.
  8. Web site: https://shine.nus.edu.sg/people/ . 2024-06-26 . shine.nus.edu.sg.
  9. Web site: Editor-in-Chief.
  10. Web site: ACS Nano Welcomes Professor Xiaodong Chen as New Editor-in-Chief . 6 January 2022 .
  11. Web site: Honours and Accolades. 00. A*STAR HQ Corporate Website.
  12. Web site: Recognising research excellence and outstanding scientists. A*STAR Research.
  13. Web site: Xiaodong CHEN | Professor | PhD | Nanyang Technological University, Singapore | ntu | School of Materials Science and Engineering | Research profile.
  14. Web site: President's Science Award 2021 - Professor Chen Xiaodong . 2024-06-26 . School of Materials Science and Engineering . en.
  15. Web site: President's Science Award (PSA) . 2024-06-26 . www.psta.gov.sg . en.
  16. Web site: 9 NTU MSE Faculty Named Highly Cited Researchers 2023 by Clarivate . 2024-06-26 . School of Materials Science and Engineering . en.
  17. Web site: A*STAR Highly Cited Researchers 2023 . 2024-06-26 . 00. A*STAR HQ Corporate Website . en.
  18. Web site: Chen Xiaodong . 2024-06-26 . Asian Scientist Magazine . en-US.
  19. Web site: Chen Xiaodong - SHARE . 2024-06-26 . www.share-huj.edu.sg.
  20. Web site: Prof Chen Xiaodong Academic Profile DR-NTU Research . 2024-06-26 . dr.ntu.edu.sg.
  21. Wang . Ming . Yan . Zheng . Wang . Ting . Cai . Pingqiang . Gao . Siyu . Zeng . Yi . Wan . Changjin . Wang . Hong . Pan . Liang . Yu . Jiancan . Pan . Shaowu . He . Ke . Lu . Jie . Chen . Xiaodong . September 2020 . Gesture recognition using a bioinspired learning architecture that integrates visual data with somatosensory data from stretchable sensors . Nature Electronics . en . 3 . 9 . 563–570 . 10.1038/s41928-020-0422-z . 2520-1131.
  22. 2021-01-25 . Carnivorous plant plays catch — with the help of a little wiring . Nature . en . 590 . 7844 . 11 . 10.1038/d41586-021-00215-8. 2021Natur.590S..11. .
  23. Wang . Ting . Wang . Ming . Wang . Jianwu . Yang . Le . Ren . Xueyang . Song . Gang . Chen . Shisheng . Yuan . Yuehui . Liu . Ruiqing . Pan . Liang . Li . Zheng . Leow . Wan Ru . Luo . Yifei . Ji . Shaobo . Cui . Zequn . September 2022 . A chemically mediated artificial neuron . Nature Electronics . en . 5 . 9 . 586–595 . 10.1038/s41928-022-00803-0 . 2520-1131.
  24. A universal interface for plug-and-play assembly of stretchable devices . 2023 . 10.1038/s41586-022-05579-z . Jiang . Ying . Ji . Shaobo . Sun . Jing . Huang . Jianping . Li . Yuanheng . Zou . Guijin . Salim . Teddy . Wang . Changxian . Li . Wenlong . Jin . Haoran . Xu . Jie . Wang . Sihong . Lei . Ting . Yan . Xuzhou . Peh . Wendy Yen Xian . Yen . Shih-Cheng . Liu . Zhihua . Yu . Mei . Zhao . Hang . Lu . Zechao . Li . Guanglin . Gao . Huajian . Liu . Zhiyuan . Bao . Zhenan . Chen . Xiaodong . Nature . 614 . 7948 . 456–462 . 36792740 . 2023Natur.614..456J . 10356/166461 .
  25. Water-responsive supercontractile polymer films for bioelectronic interfaces . 2023 . 10.1038/s41586-023-06732-y . Yi . Junqi . Zou . Guijin . Huang . Jianping . Ren . Xueyang . Tian . Qiong . Yu . Qianhengyuan . Wang . Ping . Yuan . Yuehui . Tang . Wenjie . Wang . Changxian . Liang . Linlin . Cao . Zhengshuai . Li . Yuanheng . Yu . Mei . Jiang . Ying . Zhang . Feilong . Yang . Xue . Li . Wenlong . Wang . Xiaoshi . Luo . Yifei . Loh . Xian Jun . Li . Guanglin . Hu . Benhui . Liu . Zhiyuan . Gao . Huajian . Chen . Xiaodong . Nature . 624 . 7991 . 295–302 . 38092907 . 2023Natur.624..295Y .
  26. Web site: 2015 Small Young Innovator Awards: winners announced! . September 2015 .
  27. Web site: Lenders . Jos . 2019-04-15 . Hall of Fame Highlight: Xiaodong Chen . 2024-06-26 . Advanced Science News . en-US.
  28. Web site: NTU Singapore scientist Chen Xiaodong receives research award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation . 2024-06-26 . Corporate NTU . en.
  29. Web site: The Fellowship :: SAEng – The Academy of Engineering Singapore.
  30. Web site: PLANT ELECTRONICS: HOW TO REVOLUTIONIZE AGRICULTURE AND ROBOTICS WITH PLANT-BASED ROBOTS .
  31. Web site: DPM Heng Swee Keat at the President's Science and Technology Awards (PSTA) 2021 . 10 December 2021 .
  32. Web site: Recipients of Frontier Materials Awards 2022 – IUMRS.
  33. Web site: SNIC – Industry Awards. snic.org.sg.
  34. Web site: The Asian Scientist 100. Asian Scientist Magazine.
  35. Web site: Current Fellows. Singapore National Academy of Science.
  36. Web site: 中科院国际会议服务平台. www.nens.cn.
  37. Web site: Xiaodong Chen. International Institute for Nanotechnology.
  38. Web site: Discover this year's Falling Walls Winners.
  39. Web site: The 2023 Dan Maydan Prize. www.share-huj.edu.sg.
  40. Web site: Winners of the Nanyang Awards 2023. School of Materials Science and Engineering.
  41. Web site: NTU MSE Faculty Ranked World's Top 2% Scientists 2023. School of Materials Science and Engineering.
  42. Web site: 9th NRF Investigatorship (Class of 2024) - Professor Chen Xiaodong. School of Materials Science and Engineering.

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