Summary
Yuetian Chen is an Associate Professor and materials chemist with nine years of research experience and a decade-plus of training in nanomaterials, DNA nanotechnology, and optoelectronic materials. Trained in physical chemistry (B.S., USTC; Ph.D., Syracuse), they have led work on quantum rods/dots, perovskites, and noble-metal nanostructures, combining synthesis with advanced microscopy and spectroscopy to tune surface chemistry and device-relevant properties. Their work bridges DNA origami-guided nanoparticle assembly and functional perovskite development for photovoltaics, demonstrating practical FRET systems and surface-functionalization strategies. Based in Shanghai at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Yuetian blends deep experimental skill (AFM/TEM/SEM, NMR, XRD, TGA) with computational tooling for characterization, and—revealing a dry sense of humor—notes an odd talent for producing GPU bugs that resist debugging.
9 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry at University of Science and Technology of China
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry at Syracuse University
Chinese, English, French