Yan Chen
About Yan Chen
Yan Chen is a Neutron Scattering Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from the University of Central Florida and has previously held positions at Empa and as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Yan Chen has been employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) as a Neutron Scattering Scientist since 2017. In this role, Chen focuses on utilizing neutron scattering techniques to investigate materials at the atomic level. This position follows a four-year tenure as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at ORNL, where Chen contributed to various research projects in the field of materials science.
Education and Expertise
Yan Chen holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Engineering from the University of Central Florida, where studies were completed from 2009 to 2013. Prior to this, Chen earned both a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Materials Science from Tsinghua University, completing the Bachelor's program from 2003 to 2007 and the Master's program from 2007 to 2009. This educational background provides a strong foundation in materials science and engineering.
Previous Experience at Empa
In 2011, Yan Chen worked as a Visiting PhD Student at Empa for a duration of five months. This experience allowed Chen to engage in research and collaborate with international scientists, further enhancing expertise in materials science and neutron scattering techniques.