Ji Chen

Dr. Ji Chen is a Professor and Chair at the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Houston, where he also serves as Director of the NSF I/UCRC Center for EMC Research. His career bridges academic research with industry experience, including prior roles as a staff engineer at Motorola Personal Communication Research Labs (1998-2001). He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, with prior degrees from McMaster University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology.

• IEEE Fellow
• Fellow AIMBE
• NSF Career Award Winner

Dr. Chen's research focuses on computational electromagnetics, particularly in biomedical applications. Key areas include electromagnetic safety of medical implants in MRI systems, multi-channel transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) devices, coupled EM-neuro modulation simulations, and RF field interactions with the human body. He has developed novel solutions for MRI-induced heating mitigation in implants and pioneered wireless power transfer applications for industrial systems.

His publication record demonstrates expertise in FDTD modeling for periodic structures, electromagnetic dosimetry, and medical device safety evaluation. Collaborations with Wolfgang Kainz and others have produced significant contributions to MRI safety standards and virtual human modeling for dosimetric simulations.

Scientific Awards

• IEEE EMC Society Technical Achievement Award (2011)
• IEEE EMC Society Distinguished Lecturer (2009-2010)
• IEEE APMC Best Paper Award (2008)
• IEEE Senior Member (2008)
• ORISE Fellowship (2006)
• Motorola Engineering Award (2000)

Dr. Chen's research group has explored electromagnetic tracking systems for radiotherapy, developed advanced simulation techniques for periodic structures, and investigated safety protocols for pregnant women in metal detector exposure scenarios. His work combines theoretical advancements with practical applications in both medical and industrial electromagnetics.