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Xi Chen got her BSc degree from Nankai University in 2012. She obtained 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 had 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 lithium-ion batteries 2. Optical and electrical characterization of low-dimensional systems.
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Office: MB556
Email: Xi.Chen@xjtlu.edu.cn
Research interests
1. Characterization of lithium-ion batteries
2. 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
Academic Advisor for undergraduate students, 2018-Present
MTH301 Final Year Project, 2018-Present
PHY001 Classical Physics for Engineers, in 2024 as the module leader
PHY002 Physics, in 2019 as a co-teacher; in 2020 as the module leader
PHY004 Physics I: Newtonian Mechanics, in 2021 as the module leader
PHY006 Physics II: Introduction to Electromagnetism, in 2021, 2022, and 2023 as the module leader
MTH027 Introductory Calculus I, in 2019 as the module leader
MTH019 Calculus for Business, in 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2023 as a co-teacher
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):
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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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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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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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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
- 21 Article
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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
4 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
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Synergistically homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic strategy enables fast sulfur electrochemical conversion kinetics
Shao, J., Pei, S., Zhang, K., Zhou, Z., Liu, J., Zhang, Z., Guo, X., Mao, C., Chen, X., Li, Z. & Li, G., 15 Nov 2023, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 476, 146705Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Synergy between the coordination and trace ionization of co-solvents enables reversible magnesium electroplating/stripping behavior
Wang, M., Sun, W., Zhang, Z., Zhang, J., Liu, J., Zhou, Z., Li, Z., Li, G., Liu, J., Zhang, Z., Du, A., Dong, S., Cui, G., Zhang, K., Chen, X. & Li, F., 29 Nov 2023, In: Energy and Environmental Science. 17, 2, p. 630-641 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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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
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Small (Journal)
Xi Chen (Reviewer)
9 Jan 2024 → …Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Improving Stability of Anode in the Lithium-metal battery by a Localized High-Concentration Electrolyte
Xi Chen (Speaker)
20 May 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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First-principlescalculations of electronic properties of electrode materials in lithium-ion batteries
Xi Chen (Supervisor)
15 Jun 2021 → 8 Sept 2021Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project