Prof. Pu Chen is internationally renowned for interdisciplinary work at the interface of materials, biomedicine, and energy. His research spans surface thermodynamics, interfaces and nanostructure design, peptide self-assembly and co-assembly, nanobiomaterials, drug and gene delivery, protein–lipid interactions, coatings, and sustainable energy storage and conversion.

Academic Background

Before joining Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo as a Chair Professor, Prof. Chen served at the University of Waterloo, where he was a professor in chemical engineering, nanotechnology, and physics. His career has also included a visiting scientist appointment at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Selected Honors & Service

• Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
• University Research Chair, University of Waterloo
• Recipient of the Ontario Premier’s Research Excellence Award
• Member of overseas expert advisory and review committees in China
• Academic editor and editorial contributor for international journals

His group has developed research and patented technologies across biomaterials, therapeutics, interfaces, and energy systems.