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Xi Chen obtained her BSc degree from Nankai University in 2012. She got her Ph.D. degree from the University of Hong Kong in 2017, supervised by Prof. Xiaodong Cui. Before she joined Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), she worked as a Research Associate in Prof. Liwei Chen's group at Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, School of Mathematics and Physics at XJTLU. Her research interests lie in the following areas: (1). Characterization of nanostructured energy storage materials; (2). Characterization of energy storage devices for renewable energy-based systems; (3). Optical and electrical characterization of low-dimensional systems.
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Office: MB556
Email: Xi.Chen@xjtlu.edu.cn
Research interests
- Characterization of nanostructured energy storage materials
- Characterization of energy storage devices for renewable energy-based systems
- Optical and electrical characterization of low-dimensional systems
Experience
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2020 to present
Lecturer, Physics division, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2018 to 2020
Research Associate, i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences - 2017 to 2018
Tutor, Department of Physics, The University of Hong Kong - 2012 to 2016
Teaching
PHY001 "Classical Physics for Engineers", as the module leader in 2024
PHY002 "Physics", as a co-teacher in 2019; as the module leader in 2020
PHY004 "Physics I: Newtonian Mechanics", as the module leader in 2021
PHY006 "Physics II: Introduction to Electromagnetism", as the module leader in 2021, 2022, and 2023
MTH027 "Introductory Calculus I", as the module leader in 2019
MTH019 "Calculus for Business", as a co-teacher in 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2023
Academic Advisor for undergraduate students, 2018-Present
MTH301 Final Year Project, 2018-Present
Awards and honours
2022, “Best Presenter” of 2022 International Conference on Advanced Electronics, Electrical and Green Energy conference (AEEGE 2022), The International Society for Applied Computing
2021, XJTLU Postgraduate Research Scholarship (PGRS), PGRS2106011. PI.
2020, Jiangsu Science and Technology Programme-Natural Science Foundation, Young-Scholar Programme, BK20200252, Total Amount: 200,000 RMB. PI.
2019, Key Programme Special Fund of XJTLU- Exploratory Research Programme, KSF-E-36, Total Amount: 199,900 RMB. PI.
2019, XJTLU Research Development Fund (RDF), RDF-18-01-27, Total Amount: 91,600 RMB. PI.
2017, Third price of Young Academic Award, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics (SINANO), Chinese Academy of Sciences
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Education/Academic qualification
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) of the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in higher education, Fellowship reference: PR201307 (September 2020-present)
Ph.D., Department of Physics, The University of Hong Kong, - 2017
B.Sc, Department of Physics, Nankai University, - 2012
Person Types
- Staff
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Using virtual experiment on students’ learning in the general physics lab
Zhao, Y., Ma, J., Kouwenhoven, T., Yu, H., Liu, G., Pang, X. & Chen, X.
1/02/22 → 31/01/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Relations between electrode morphology and energy structure of magnesium-sulfur batteries in localized highly concentrated electrolytes
Chen, X., Yu, H., Zhao, Y. & Pang, X.
1/12/23 → 31/08/24
Project: Internal Research Project
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Use video demonstrations in physics courses
Zhao, Y., Yu, H., Kouwenhoven, T., Chen, X. & Pang, X.
1/11/23 → 31/08/24
Project: Internal Research Project
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A marvelous physics learning experience with superheroes
Pang, X., Reis, C., Chen, X., Kouwenhoven, T., Zhao, Y. & Jayalakshmi, G. D.
1/09/20 → 31/08/22
Project: Internal Research Project
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Studies on electronic properties of single crystal high nickel cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries based on density functional theory
1/07/20 → 30/06/23
Project: Governmental Research Project
Research output
- 23 Article
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Activation mechanism of conventional electrolytes with amine solvents: Species evolution and hydride-containing interphase formation
Zhang, J., Yuan, N., Liu, J., Guo, X., Chen, X., Zhou, Z., Zhang, Z. & Li, G., Nov 2024, In: Journal of Energy Chemistry. 98, p. 615-622 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pseudo-covalent triazine frameworks for superior Li-S batteries
Shao, J., Zhou, Z., Chen, X., Tian, R., Zhang, Z. & Li, G., 1 Feb 2024, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 481, 148209.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
7 Citations (Scopus) -
Improved Cycling of Li||NMC811 Batteries under Practical Conditions by a Localized High-Concentration Electrolyte
Guo, F., Chen, X., Hou, Y., Wei, W., Wang, Z., Yu, H. & Xu, J., 23 Jan 2023, In: Small. 19, 16, 2207290.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
10 Citations (Scopus) -
Pseudo-covalent triazine frameworks for superior Li-S batteries
Shao, J., Zhou, Z., Chen, X., Tian, R., Zhang, Z. & Li, G., 27 Dec 2023, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 481, 148209Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Skyrmion-based racetrack multilevel data storage device manipulated by pinning
Jiang, Y., Yu, H. & Chen, X., 7 Aug 2023, In: Journal of Applied Physics. 134, 5, 053901.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Principles and Applications of Scanning Force Microscopy in Lithium Battery Interface Characterization
Xi Chen (Speaker)
2 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Studies on Lithium-ion Batteries by Theoretical Calculations
Xi Chen (Supervisor)
25 Jun 2024 → 30 Aug 2024Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Improved cycling of Li//NMC811 batteries under practical conditions by a localized high-concentration electrolytes
Xi Chen (Speaker)
29 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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AIP Advances (Journal)
Xi Chen (Reviewer)
26 Apr 2024Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Atomic Force Microscopy and Its Application in Lithium-ion Battery Research
Xi Chen (Speaker)
1 Apr 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk