Jinna Chen

Dr. Jinna Chen is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), where she conducts cutting-edge interdisciplinary research at the intersection of biomedical engineering, photonics, and precision medicine. She holds positions as a Shenzhen high-level overseas talent and a senior member of IEEE, with additional affiliations including the Biomedical Photonics Professional Committee of the Chinese Optical Society and the Tumor Rhythm Professional Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Society.

Education:

• Ph.D. from The University of Hong Kong (2011-2015)
• M.S. from Sun Yat-sen University (2008-2011)
• B.S. from South China University of Technology (2004-2008)

Dr. Chen's research focuses on precision, intelligent, and individualized diagnosis and treatment technologies for critical illnesses. Her work spans early screening of critical illnesses through Raman spectroscopy, submucosal tumor detection using high-resolution optical coherence tomography, surgical tissue identification with Raman hyperspectral imaging, and precision medicine through blood drug concentration quantification. Her publications in high-impact journals demonstrate strong integration of optical engineering, machine learning, and clinical applications.

Scientific Recognition:

• 2023 Photonics Global Conference (PGC) Young Scientist Award recipient
• Champion of Sun Yat-sen University's Entrepreneurship Planning Competition (2018)
• Author of 52 SCI papers with an H-Index of 16 and over 1,000 citations
• Chair of IEEE Optoelectronics Global Conference on Biomedical Photonics (four times)

Dr. Chen has secured significant research impact through six authorized Chinese invention patents and one translated scientific achievement. Her collaborative work bridges engineering innovation with clinical applications, particularly evident in her publications in The BMJ, Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, and Light: Science & Applications (including an ESI Highly Cited Paper). She maintains active roles in editorial boards and professional societies that advance biomedical photonics research.

Her laboratory focuses on developing integrated optical systems for medical diagnostics, with particular emphasis on creating practical clinical tools that can transition from research to real-world healthcare settings.