Hui Chen

Hui Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Texas Tech University. He specializes in developing accessible diagnostic tools to address healthcare disparities, leveraging technologies like micro/nano-technologies, machine learning, synthetic biology, and microfluidics.

• Education: Ph.D. from the University of Houston under Dr. Richard Willson; postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School (translational medicine) and the University of Pennsylvania (clinical chemistry).

Research Focus: Early disease detection for cancer, infectious diseases, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular diseases, with an emphasis on affordability and user-friendly systems for marginalized populations. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship of future scientists.