Academics:

• B.S. Mat. Sci. (Fudan Univ., 1999)
• M.S. Mat. Sci. (Fudan Univ., 2002)

Research Interests:

Surface and interface analysis, AFM techniques, phase separation, surface modification

Thesis Topic:

Vapor Deposition of Polymers

Papers:

• "Vapor Deposition of Polybenzoxazole Precursors"
  X. Chen, M. Anthamatten, D. Harding. Macromolecules, v 39, p7561-5765 (2006)
  
• "In situ polymerization and characterization of polyester-based polyurethane/nano-silica composites"  X. Chen, L. Wu, S. Zhou, B. You. Polymer International, 52 (6), 993-998 (2003)
  
• "Surface and interface characterization of polyester-based polyurethane/nano-silica composites" X. Chen, B. You, S. Zhou, L. Wu. Surface and Interface Analysis, 35 (4), 369-374 (2003)
  
• "XPS and AFM study of high-solid polyurethane resins" L. Wu, X. Chen, L. Zou, D. Hu. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 8(2), 83-98 (2003)
  
• "Study on high-solid polyester-based polyurethane/tinned iron interface" L. Wu, X. Chen, D. Hu, L. Zou. Surface and Interface Analysis, 31(12), 1094-1099 (2001).