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Pu Chen is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo and a member of the Waterloo Institute of Nanotechnology. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Biomanufacturing. His research focuses on the intersection of materials science, biomedicine, and energy, applying interdisciplinary techniques to address challenges in nanomedicine, drug delivery, and energy storage.
Dr. Chen holds a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering (University of Toronto, 1998), a Master's in Materials Science (University of Toronto, 1993), and dual Bachelor's degrees from Nanjing University: Physics (1985) and Materials Science (1988).
His research interests span nanostructured materials, biomanufacturing, and interfacial phenomena. Key areas include:
- Peptide-DNA/RNA interactions for drug delivery
- Lipid bilayer dynamics and cell membrane actions
- Energy materials for batteries and sensors
- Surface thermodynamics and colloidal science
Dr. Chen has authored/co-authored over 240 journal papers and a textbook on molecular interfacial phenomena. His research has led to a startup leveraging nano-peptide technology. Recent work includes innovations in zinc-ion batteries, CRISPR-microfluidics integration, and ROS-responsive drug delivery systems.
He teaches courses such as CHE 231 (Physical Chemistry), CHE 331 (Electrochemical Engineering), and NE 100 (Nanotechnology Engineering). His lab has produced numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, with notable trainees including Parisa Sadatmousavi, Madjid Soltani, and Mousa Jafari.
