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Zhan Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Georgia Southern University, where he joined in 2014. He is also an affiliate of the James H. Oliver, Jr., Institute for Coastal Plain Science. His academic expertise spans numerical analysis, scientific computing, and mathematical biology.
Professor Chen's educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Michigan State University (2005-2011)
- M.S. in Applied Mathematics, Xiamen University (2001-2004)
- B.A. in Computational Mathematics, Xiamen University (1997-2001)
His research focuses on the intersection of mathematics and biological applications, with particular emphasis on Modeling and Simulation in Mathematical Biology, Scientific Computing, Numerical Analysis, Applied Analysis, and Calculus of Variations. Professor Chen's work often addresses complex problems in biomolecular modeling, solvation energy calculations, and developmental biology through advanced mathematical techniques.
Professor Chen's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on ensemble average solvation energy modeling and mathematical approaches to biological pattern formation. His work combines theoretical mathematical analysis with practical computational implementations to address challenges in biophysics and developmental biology.
His notable scientific contributions include:
- NSF-funded research on diffuse-interface approaches to solvation energy
- Development of p-Laplacian methods for biomolecular modeling
- Mathematical modeling of Drosophila wing disc development
Professor Chen has been actively involved in research funding, currently leading an NSF grant (2023-2026) for 'Collaborative Research: A new diffuse-interface approach to ensemble average solvation energy: modeling, analysis and computation.' Previously, he completed an NSF grant (2018-2021) for 'A Novel Computational Method for Diffuse Interface Models of Implicit Solvation of Biomolecules.' His research program supports interdisciplinary work at the interface of mathematics, biology, and computational science.
As an active researcher with 54 published works and an h-index of 12, Professor Chen contributes significantly to his field through both theoretical developments and practical applications of mathematical methods to biological problems.
