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Xidong Chen is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Engineering at Biola University, affiliated with the School of Science, Technology and Health. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, an M.S. in Solid State Physics from the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a B.S. in Theoretical Physics from Shandong University.
- Ph.D., Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- M.S., Solid State Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- B.S., Theoretical Physics, Shandong University
Chen's research spans theoretical surface dynamics, Monte Carlo simulations, and fluctuation electron microscopy to study medium-range ordering in amorphous materials. His work combines computational methods like Density Functional Theory and experimental techniques such as Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) to analyze nanoscale phenomena in materials science and semiconductor physics.
His recent publications and presentations highlight studies on oxide film growth, surface phase transitions, and stress relaxation in amorphous carbon. These works appear in prestigious journals like Physical Review Letters and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, covering topics from intermetallic oxidation to AFM-based cell structure analysis.
Scientific Awards:
- Provost Faculty Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Biola University (2016)
- Faculty Scholar of the Year, Cedarville University (2010-2011)
- Faculty Excellence in Teaching, Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education (2008)
Chen's teaching includes calculus-based General Physics, Quantum Mechanics, and Advanced Physics Laboratory, where he emulates real research experiences. He emphasizes active learning and views physics as an act of worship, sharing his passion through pedagogical innovation.
