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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

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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

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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

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  • Small Young Innovator Award, 2015[26]
  • Advanced Materials Hall of Fame, Wiley-VCH, 2018[27]
  • Highly Cited Researcher in Materials Science, Web of Science, 2018~2023[11][12]
  • Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, 2019[28]
  • Fellow of Academy of Engineering Singapore, 2020[29]
  • Winner of Falling Walls, Engineering and Technology Category, 2021[30]
  • Singapore President's Science Award, 2021[31]
  • IUMRS Frontier Materials Scientists Award, 2022[32]
  • Award for Solid State Chemistry & Materials, Singapore National Institute of Chemistry (SNIC), 2022[33]
  • Asian Scientist 100 list by Asian Scientist Magazine, 2022[34]
  • Fellow of Singapore National Academy of Science (SNAS), 2022[35]
  • Nano Energy Award, 2023[36]
  • Kabiller Young Investigator Award, 2023[37]
  • Winner of Falling Walls, Engineering and Technology Category, 2023[38]
  • Dan Maydan Prize for Nanoscience Research, 2023[39]
  • Nanyang Research Award, 2023[40]
  • World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University, 2023[41]
  • NRF Investigatorship, National Research Foundation of Singapore, 2024[42]
  • Elected member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, 2024[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Prof Chen Xiaodong | Academic Profile | DR-NTU | Research". dr.ntu.edu.sg.
  2. ^ a b "Celebrating Prof Chen Xiaodong's Election to the Prestigious German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina". School of Materials Science and Engineering. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  3. ^ "Current Fellows". Singapore National Academy of Science. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  4. ^ "Awards And Honours Bestowed Upon SAEng Fellows In 2021 :: SAEng – The Academy of Engineering Singapore". Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  5. ^ "Xiaodong Chen". A*STAR Research. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  6. ^ "About Us". Max Planck - NTU Joint Lab for Artificial Senses. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  7. ^ "People". shine.nus.edu.sg. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
  8. ^ shine.nus.edu.sg https://shine.nus.edu.sg/people/. Retrieved 2024-06-26. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. ^ "Editor-in-Chief".
  10. ^ "ACS Nano Welcomes Professor Xiaodong Chen as New Editor-in-Chief". 6 January 2022.
  11. ^ a b "Honours and Accolades". 00. A*STAR HQ Corporate Website.
  12. ^ a b "Recognising research excellence and outstanding scientists". A*STAR Research.
  13. ^ "Xiaodong CHEN | Professor | PhD | Nanyang Technological University, Singapore | ntu | School of Materials Science and Engineering | Research profile".
  14. ^ "President's Science Award 2021 - Professor Chen Xiaodong". School of Materials Science and Engineering. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  15. ^ "President's Science Award (PSA)". www.psta.gov.sg. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  16. ^ "9 NTU MSE Faculty Named Highly Cited Researchers 2023 by Clarivate". School of Materials Science and Engineering. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  17. ^ "A*STAR Highly Cited Researchers 2023". 00. A*STAR HQ Corporate Website. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  18. ^ "Chen Xiaodong". Asian Scientist Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  19. ^ "Chen Xiaodong - SHARE". www.share-huj.edu.sg. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  20. ^ "Prof Chen Xiaodong | Academic Profile | DR-NTU | Research". dr.ntu.edu.sg. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  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. 3 (9): 563–570. doi:10.1038/s41928-020-0422-z. ISSN 2520-1131.
  22. ^ "Carnivorous plant plays catch — with the help of a little wiring". Nature. 590 (7844): 11. 2021-01-25. Bibcode:2021Natur.590S..11.. doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00215-8.
  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. 5 (9): 586–595. doi:10.1038/s41928-022-00803-0. ISSN 2520-1131.
  24. ^ 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 (2023). "A universal interface for plug-and-play assembly of stretchable devices". Nature. 614 (7948): 456–462. Bibcode:2023Natur.614..456J. doi:10.1038/s41586-022-05579-z. hdl:10356/166461. PMID 36792740.
  25. ^ 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 (2023). "Water-responsive supercontractile polymer films for bioelectronic interfaces". Nature. 624 (7991): 295–302. Bibcode:2023Natur.624..295Y. doi:10.1038/s41586-023-06732-y. PMID 38092907.
  26. ^ "2015 Small Young Innovator Awards: winners announced!". September 2015.
  27. ^ Lenders, Jos (2019-04-15). "Hall of Fame Highlight: Xiaodong Chen". Advanced Science News. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  28. ^ "NTU Singapore scientist Chen Xiaodong receives research award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation". Corporate NTU. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  29. ^ "The Fellowship :: SAEng – The Academy of Engineering Singapore".
  30. ^ "PLANT ELECTRONICS: HOW TO REVOLUTIONIZE AGRICULTURE AND ROBOTICS WITH PLANT-BASED ROBOTS".
  31. ^ "DPM Heng Swee Keat at the President's Science and Technology Awards (PSTA) 2021". 10 December 2021.
  32. ^ "Recipients of Frontier Materials Awards 2022 – IUMRS".
  33. ^ "SNIC – Industry Awards". snic.org.sg.
  34. ^ "The Asian Scientist 100". Asian Scientist Magazine.
  35. ^ "Current Fellows". Singapore National Academy of Science.
  36. ^ "中科院国际会议服务平台". www.nens.cn.
  37. ^ "Xiaodong Chen". International Institute for Nanotechnology.
  38. ^ "Discover this year's Falling Walls Winners".
  39. ^ "The 2023 Dan Maydan Prize". www.share-huj.edu.sg.
  40. ^ "Winners of the Nanyang Awards 2023". School of Materials Science and Engineering.
  41. ^ "NTU MSE Faculty Ranked World's Top 2% Scientists 2023". School of Materials Science and Engineering.
  42. ^ "9th NRF Investigatorship (Class of 2024) - Professor Chen Xiaodong". School of Materials Science and Engineering.
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