Yizhen Yan

Dr. Yizhen Yan is a Research Fellow at the University of Sussex's Department of Engineering and Design (since July 2024). He holds a Ph.D. (2024) and Bachelor's degree (2018) from East China University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on surface and corrosion science, exploring lignin and mussel adhesive proteins as sustainable anti-corrosion agents for carbon steel, alongside advancements in crystallization processes using hydrogels and polymer materials. He also held a Visiting Research position at the Royal Institute of Technology's Surface and Corrosion Science division (Aug 2024–Feb 2025).

Research interests include colloid and surface chemistry, electrochemistry, biomaterials, and pharmaceutical sciences. His work bridges fundamental materials science with applied engineering solutions for sustainability and drug development. His recent publications emphasize crystallization control mechanisms, nucleation kinetics, and drug delivery systems.

Key contributions include dual-drive strategies for protein crystallization and selective polymorph crystallization in supramolecular gels. His research integrates experimental methods with computational modeling (e.g., molecular dynamics, DFT simulations) to understand complex material behaviors. No scientific awards explicitly mentioned.