Yi-chieh Chen

Dr. Yi-chieh Chen is a Senior Lecturer in Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, leading the Measurement and Analytics Team. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester (2008) and a BSc from National Tsing Hua University (2002). His research focuses on spectroscopic techniques, particularly Raman and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, applied to nanostructure materials for optical sensing. Current projects include developing UV-vis-NIR spectroscopy platforms for process analysis and biomedical diagnostics.

• Key interests: Process monitoring, optical sensors, nanomaterials
• Leadership: Measurement and Analytics Team, Strathclyde

Recent work involves pharmaceutical drying monitoring via spatially offset Raman spectroscopy and AI-driven particle characterization. He has secured funding for projects like the KTP-ScotBio initiative and plastic bale quality assessment. Awards include the 2014 Converge Challenge Prize.

Active collaborations span chemical engineering, data science, and environmental protection sectors. Supervises PhD projects on pharmaceutical suspension modeling and spectroscopic instrumentation.