Mr. Ding-Rui Chen has garnered extensive work experience in prestigious institutions and industries. He is currently a Doctoral Visiting Student at the Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Massachusetts, USA, where he has been working since April 2024. At MIT, he focuses on cascaded compression of size distribution of nanopores in monolayer graphene and atomically engineered multisite van der Waals electrochemical catalysts. Prior to his current role, Mr. Chen worked as an EUV Machine Qualification Engineer with the ASML EUV team in Tainan, Taiwan, from August 2019 to August 2020. In this position, he demonstrated proficiency in the semiconductor litho-process and independently executed complex adjustments, upgrades, and diagnostics, contributing to the efficient installation and operation of EUV machinery. Mr. Chen also served as a Research Assistant at Academia Sinica’s Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences in Taipei, Taiwan. From March 2019 to August 2019, he was involved in the high-resolution patterning of graphene and other 2D materials, and enhancing the sensitivity and mobility of graphene sensors. His earlier tenure at the same institute, from October 2017 to October 2018, involved optimizing parameters and growth conditions for achieving superior quality and quantity of CVD graphene, controlling defect formation, and decorating graphene grain boundaries through electrochemical methods. Through these diverse roles, Mr. Ding-Rui Chen has developed a profound expertise in nanomaterials, semiconductor processes, and advanced research methodologies, positioning him as a skilled professional in his field.
Awards:
Throughout his academic and research journey, Mr. Ding-Rui Chen has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards and recognitions, underscoring his exceptional contributions and achievements in the field. Among these accolades, he has been honored with the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Travel Grants for the 2024 Graduate Students Study Abroad Program, recognizing his commitment to international study and research opportunities. Additionally, his outstanding research performance was acknowledged through the AS-TIGP Research Performance Fellowship in the Taiwan International Graduate Program. Mr. Chen’s presentation prowess was evident when he received the Graduate Student Poster Award at the Advanced Materials Research GRAND MEETING (MRM2023) in Japan. Moreover, his excellence in publishing was acknowledged with the IAMS Annual Award for Outstanding Publication by a Junior Researcher. Notably, he was nominated to represent at the Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) in Singapore, highlighting his recognition on a global scale. At the Recent Progress in Graphene and Two-dimensional Materials Research Conference (RPGR) in 2022, he received the Best Students Paper Award, further solidifying his standing in the research community. These accolades, along with numerous others, reflect Mr. Chen’s unwavering dedication, expertise, and significant contributions to the scientific field.