Chen Zhu

Dr. Chen Zhu is an Associate Research Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He holds a B.E. in Optoelectronics Information Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2015) and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Missouri S&T (2021). His research focuses on fiber optic and microwave sensors for harsh environments, particularly in sensing applications such as displacement, humidity, and strain measurement. Dr. Zhu has been recognized with prestigious awards including the IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society Graduate Fellowship (2018–2019) and the IEEE St. Louis Section Outstanding Graduate Student Award (2020).

His work integrates microwave photonics, machine learning, and advanced interferometric techniques to develop high-sensitivity sensors. Key research areas include Vernier-effect-based optical fiber sensors, microwave resonators, and distributed sensing systems. Recent advancements include respiratory rate monitoring via all-fiber strain sensors and quasi-distributed acoustic sensing using optical path difference demodulation.

Publications span topics like fiber Bragg gratings, Fabry-Perot interferometers, and sensor demodulation algorithms. His research emphasizes practical applications in biomedical monitoring, structural health, and industrial environments. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary approaches combining material science, signal processing, and sensor miniaturization.