معرفی
Dr Jinju Chen is a researcher at Newcastle University specializing in interdisciplinary studies at the interface of biofilm mechanics, nanomechanics, and biomedical engineering. Her work integrates experimental and computational approaches to understand microbial behavior, material interactions, and tissue engineering applications. Key research themes include biofilm formation mechanisms, surface engineering for antimicrobial coatings, and mechanosensing in biological systems.
Her research combines advanced experimental techniques like atomic force microscopy with computational models such as CFD-DEM for simulating biofilm dynamics. Notable projects include developing slippery liquid-like surfaces to combat biofilm formation and analyzing bacterial cell wall adaptations under mechanical stress. Collaborations span microbiology, materials science, and robotics, with applications in medical devices and environmental biotechnology.
Publications highlight achievements in:
- Designing anti-biofilm surfaces with long-term efficacy
- Characterizing novel enzymes for herbicide degradation
- Modeling fibroblast mechanosensing in engineered substrates
- Developing thermoelectric materials with tunable thermal properties
Her work bridges fundamental science and translational engineering, addressing challenges in infection prevention, energy systems, and regenerative medicine.
