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Dr. Yuxiu Chen is a Research Fellow in the School of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Surrey. His interdisciplinary research bridges colloid science, materials engineering, and environmental biotechnology, with a focus on developing 'living paints' — biocoatings that encapsulate functional bacteria for sustainable applications.
- Institution: University of Surrey
- School: School of Mathematics and Physics
- Position: Research Fellow
- Email: yuxiu.chen@surrey.ac.uk
Dr. Chen's research centers on the design and application of biocoatings for environmental sustainability. His work explores how extremophilic and nitrifying bacteria can be immobilized in polymer matrices to enable long-term metabolic activity under desiccation stress. Key interests include oxygen evolution, carbon capture, wastewater treatment, and permeability optimization in composite films.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward sustainable materials and environmental biotechnology. He has pioneered the use of extremophilic cyanobacteria in biocoatings capable of surviving complete drying and rehydration while maintaining photosynthetic activity for over a month. He has also developed non-desiccating fabrication methods to preserve the viability of sensitive bacteria, significantly enhancing nitrogen conversion rates in wastewater applications. These innovations highlight a research trajectory focused on scalable, low-water biotechnologies.
Dr. Chen has contributed to diverse scientific domains, from nuclear physics and astrophysics data releases to fuel cell electrochemistry and ion beam synthesis of silicides. However, his most impactful recent work lies in sustainable systems and smart biocoatings.
He has collaborated extensively with leading researchers such as Joseph Keddie, Suzanne Hingley-Wilson, and Simone Krings. While no formal students or grants are listed, his co-authorship on multiple high-impact papers suggests active involvement in funded research projects and mentorship within collaborative teams.
Dr. Chen’s lab work involves advanced colloidal processing, confocal microscopy, permeability measurement, and metabolic assays. His team develops custom apparatus for evaluating biocoating performance, emphasizing real-world applicability in wastewater and carbon capture systems.
