Zongde Chen
About Zongde Chen
Zongde Chen is a Post Doctoral Research Associate at Diamond Light Source in Oxfordshire, England, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a PhD in Physics from Aix-Marseille University and has experience in advanced detector technologies and data validation processes.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Zongde Chen has been serving as a Post Doctoral Research Associate at Diamond Light Source since 2019. His role involves working on data validation processes for advanced detector technologies. He is also engaged in detector simulations, contributing to the development and testing of the Timepix3 based Tristan detector. This position is located in Oxfordshire, England, where he has been part of the team for five years.
Education and Expertise
Zongde Chen holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from Aix-Marseille University, which he completed from 2016 to 2019. Prior to his PhD, he earned a Master of Science (MS) in Physics from Beijing Normal University, studying from 2011 to 2014. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics from Jiangnan University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research in advanced detector technologies.
Background
Before joining Diamond Light Source, Zongde Chen gained diverse experience in the field of physics and engineering. He worked at CERN as a PhD Secondment for two months in 2019, where he was involved in high-level research activities in Geneva, Switzerland. Additionally, he held a Marie Curie Fellowship at the European Commission from 2017 to 2019 in Marseille, France. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Electrical Engineer at Detection Technology in Beijing, China, from 2014 to 2016.
Achievements
During his tenure at Diamond Light Source, Zongde Chen has made significant contributions to the field of detector technologies. He has been involved in the development and testing of the Timepix3 based Tristan detector, enhancing the capabilities of advanced detection systems. His work on data validation processes and detector simulations further demonstrates his expertise and commitment to advancing research in this area.