Academician Chen with the certificate | Academician Chen in the laboratory |
Academician Chen devotes himself to scientific research and teaching in the field of light industry and paper engineering. He has supervised and completed over 10 national and provincial science and technology projects, published 7 books and 258 papers (61 included by SCI and EI), and held over 20 patents of invention.
Among his 40-plus doctoral graduates, most have become outstanding heads in paper-making. Currently Chen is supervising 19 doctoral candidates. He said: "To me, teaching is a life-time career rather than a profession for living." Academician Chen has served as a teacher for nearly 41 years and is greatly respected by the students.