Dr. Jianwei Chen | Nanophotonics and Nanoelectronics | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer | Zhejiang Ocean University | China

Dr. Jianwei Chen is a dedicated researcher and lecturer at Zhejiang Ocean University, China, whose work focuses on the development of micro- and nanostructured electronic and photonic devices based on van der Waals (vdW) two-dimensional materials. His research contributes to the advancement of terahertz focal plane array devices and the engineering of high-performance heterostructures for next-generation optoelectronic technologies. With 123 citations, 9 publications, and an h-index of 6, Dr. Jianwei Chen has made impactful contributions to materials science and applied physics. His recent works published in reputed journals such as Materials Today Physics and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces explore the design, modulation, and optimization of vdW 2D material interfaces and heterostructures, establishing a foundation for their practical use in terahertz imaging and advanced photonics. Earlier in his career, his studies on calcium alumino-titanate and bauxite–SiC composites significantly contributed to the understanding of microstructural control and mechanical performance in ceramic refractories. Dr. Jianwei Chen’s ongoing research integrates electronic engineering, material science, and device physics, emphasizing innovative interface engineering and controlled synthesis of high-quality bubble-free conducting vdW heterostructures. His contributions are recognized through distinctions such as the Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award by the China Society of Metallurgical Education (2020). He actively participates in research collaborations and academic dissemination, promoting advancements in nano-optoelectronics and 2D materials-based device fabrication. His scholarly output reflects a commitment to bridging fundamental research with functional device applications, particularly in terahertz imaging and nanophotonics, aligning with global trends in advanced material innovation and device miniaturization.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

• Chen, J., Guo, Y., Su, Y., et al. (2025). Interface interaction, design, modulation, and optimization of van der Waals two-dimensional materials. Materials Today Physics, 58, 101878.

• Chen, J., Liu, L., Chen, H., et al. (2024). Controlled preparation of high-quality bubble-free and uniform conducting interfaces of vertical van der Waals heterostructures of arrays. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 16, 10877–10885.

• Chen, J., Zhao, H., Zhang, H., et al. (2018). Effect of partial substitution of calcium alumino-titanate for bauxite on the microstructure and properties of bauxite-SiC composite refractories. Ceramics International, 44, 2934–2940.

• Chen, J., Zhao, H., Zhang, H., et al. (2018). Effect of the calcium alumino-titanate particle size on the microstructure and properties of bauxite-SiC composite refractories. Ceramics International, 44, 6564–6572.

• Chen, J., Zhao, H., Zhang, H., et al. (2018). Sintering and microstructure characterization of calcium alumino-titanate-bauxite-SiC composite refractories. Ceramics International, 44, 10934–10939.