Jingguang Chen

Jingguang Chen is a Chinese-American chemical engineer. He is the Thayer Lindsley Professor of Chemical Engineering at Columbia University, with a joint appointment as Senior Chemist at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory. Over the course of his career Chen has made significant contributions to the fundamental understanding and use of novel materials for catalytic and electrocatalytic applications. Central to his research efforts have been the development of bimetallic and transition metal carbide catalysts that eliminate or significantly reduce the loading of expensive precious metals.

The native form of this personal name is Chen Jingguang. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Jingguang Chen
NationalityAmerican
EducationNanjing University (B.S. Chemistry), University of Pittsburgh (Ph.D. Chemistry)
AwardsFellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS), Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Fellow of the American Vacuum Society, George Olah Award in Hydrocarbon Chemistry (ACS), Robert Burwell Lectureship (North American Catalysis Society), Robert H. Wilhelm Award in Chemical Reaction Engineering (AIChE),
Scientific career
FieldsCatalysis, Synchrotron methods, Chemical engineering, Surface science
InstitutionsColumbia University, Brookhaven National Laboratory
Doctoral advisorJohn T. Yates
Websiteblogs.cuit.columbia.edu/chengroup/

Early life and education

After earning his Bachelors of Science in chemistry from Nanjing University in 1982, Chen was selected by the China–USA Chemistry Graduate Program (CGP) for graduate studies in the US. He received his Ph.D. in chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh under the guidance of American surface scientist John Yates. During his Ph.D. studies, he investigated the chemistry and physics of aluminum and aluminum oxide surfaces. Chen then became an Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellow at Forschungszentrum-Julich, Germany, where his research under Harald Ibach focused on the chemical and physical properties of surfaces using vibrational spectroscopies.

Professional career

Upon completion of his postdoctoral position in Germany, Chen went to work for the Exxon Corporate Research Laboratory as a staff scientist (1990-1998) and spokesperson for the Exxon U1A Synchrotron Beamline at Brookhaven National Laboratory (1994-1998).  In 1998 he began his academic career at the University of Delaware.  While at Delaware, Chen was named the Claire D. LeClaire Professor of Chemical Engineering (2008) and served several leadership roles including director of the Center for Catalytic Science and Technology (CCST) and interim director of the University of Delaware Energy Institute (UDEI). In 2012, Chen moved to Columbia University, where he became the Thayer Lindsley Professor of Chemical Engineering.[1] He has also held a joint appointment in the chemistry division at DOE's Brookhaven National Lab since 2012.

Throughout his career, Chen has made many pioneering contributions to the understanding and development of novel catalytic and electrocatalytic materials. Of particular interest have been bimetallic catalysts,[2][3][4] transition metal carbides,[5][6][7] and metal-modified carbide catalysts.[8][9][10] Most notably, Chen and his research group have made many key discoveries relating to monolayer (ML) bimetallic catalysts, which are tunable materials where a single atomic layer (i.e. monolayer) of one metal is deposited on the surface or subsurface of a second material.[11] Chen has developed these and other catalytic materials for a wide range of applications, but has been especially interested in developing tunable, low-cost (electro)catalysts for the production and use of clean fuels such as hydrogen (made from water electrolysis),[12][13] nitrogen-based fuels,[14][15] and methanol or CO (made from CO2).[16][17][18]

Many of Chen's research efforts involve a combination of theory and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) surface science tools to gain fundamental understanding of the chemical, physical, and electronic structures of the catalytic materials he studies.  Chen's research also commonly relies on X-ray synchrotron techniques, such as X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (XAFS) and X-ray absorption Near Edge Spectroscopy (XANES) to better understand the atomic structure of catalytic and electrocatalytic materials.[19] As of 2023, Chen has been an inventor or co-inventor on over 20 United States patents and published over 480 peer-reviewed papers (h-index=107).[20]

Outside of direct research activities, Chen has also made many contributions to the broader catalysis community. Among these contributions, he has been the co-founder and Director of the Synchrotron Catalysis Consortium (since 2005), Chair of the ACS Catalysis Division (2014-2015), President of the North American Catalysis Society (2017-2025), and associate editor of ACS Catalysis.

Awards
  • Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2023
  • Fellow, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, 2021
  • Robert H. Wilhelm Award in Chemical Reaction Engineering, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), 2020
  • R.B. Anderson Award, Canadian Catalysis Division, 2020
  • Robert Burwell Lectureship in Catalysis, North American Catalysis Society, 2017
  • George Olah Award in Hydrocarbon Chemistry, American Chemical Society,[21] 2015
  • Giuseppe Parravano Memorial Award in Catalysis, Michigan Catalysis Society, 2015
  • Fellow, American Chemical Society, 2013
  • Herman Pines Award in Catalysis, Chicago Catalysis Club, 2011
  • Excellence in Undergraduate Advising and Mentoring, University of Delaware, 2011
  • Excellence in Catalysis Award, New York Catalysis Society, 2008
  • Fellow, American Vacuum Society, 2008
  • Catalysis Award of Philadelphia Catalysis Club, 2004
  • Alexander von Humboldt Fellow (Germany), 1988 – 1989
  • Leybold-Heraeus Award (Leybold-Heraeus Corporation), 1987
  • Russell and Siguard Varian Fellow (American Vacuum Society), 1986

References
  1. "Jingguang Chen Columbia Chemical Engineering faculty webpage". June 9, 2017. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
  2. J.R. Kitchin, J.K. Nørskov, M.A. Barteau, J.G. Chen. (2004). "Modification of the surface electronic and chemical properties of Pt(111) by subsurface transition metals" (PDF). The Journal of Chemical Physics. 120 (21): 10240–10246. Bibcode:2004JChPh.12010240K. doi:10.1063/1.1737365. PMID 15268048.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. Kitchin, J. R.; Nørskov, J. K.; Barteau, M. A.; Chen, J. G. (October 4, 2004). "Role of Strain and Ligand Effects in the Modification of the Electronic and Chemical Properties of Bimetallic Surfaces" (PDF). Physical Review Letters. 93 (15): 156801. Bibcode:2004PhRvL..93o6801K. doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.93.156801. PMID 15524919. S2CID 4801687.
  4. J.G. Chen, C.A. Menning and M.B. Zellner (2008). "Monolayer Bimetallic Surfaces: Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Trends in the Electronic and Chemical Properties". Surface Science Reports. 63 (5): 201–254. Bibcode:2008SurSR..63..201C. doi:10.1016/j.surfrep.2008.02.001.
  5. H.H. Hwu, J.G. Chen. “Carbide and nitride overlayers on early transition metal surfaces: preparation, characterization, and reactivities“. Chemical Reviews. 96 (1996) 1477-1498.
  6. H.H. Hwu and J.G. Chen, “Surface Chemistry of Transition Metal Carbides”, Chemical Reviews, 105 (2005) 185-212.
  7. J.R. Kitchin, J.K. Norskov, M.A. Barteau and J.G. Chen, “Trends in the Chemical Properties of Early Transition Metal Carbide Surfaces: A Density Functional Study”, Catalysis Today, 105 (2005) 66-73.
  8. T.G. Kelly and J.G. Chen, “Metal Overlayer on Metal Carbide Substrate: Unique Bimetallic Properties for Catalysis and Electrocatalysis”, Chemical Society Reviews, 41 (2012) 8021-8034.
  9. D.V. Esposito and J.G. Chen, “Monolayer Platinum Supported on Tungsten Carbides as Low-Cost Electrocatalysts: Opportunities and Limitations”, Energy and Environmental Science, 4 (2011) 3900-3912.
  10. B.M. Tackett, W. Sheng and J.G. Chen, “Opportunities and Challenges in Utilizing Metal- modified Transition Metal Carbides as Low-cost Electrocatalysts”, Joule, 1 (2017) 253-263.
  11. Jacoby, Mitch. “UNIQUE CATALYSIS ON MONOLAYER:  Goldilocks effect governs as bimetallic catalyst binds reactants 'just right'”. Chemical & Engineering News. 80 (2002) p. 11. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  12. D.V. Esposito, S.T. Hunt, A.L. Stottlemyer, K.D. Dobson, B.E. McCandless, R.W. Birkmire and J.G. Chen, “Low-Cost Hydrogen Evolution Catalysts Based on Monolayer Platinum on Tungsten Monocarbide (WC) Substrates”, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 49 (2010) 9859-9862.
  13. W. Sheng, Z. Zhuang, M. Gao, J. Zheng, J.G. Chen and Y. Yan, “Correlating the hydrogen oxidation and evolution reaction activity on platinum at different pH with measured hydrogen binding energy”, Nature Communications, 6 (2015) 5848.
  14. D.A. Hansgen, D.G. Vlachos and J.G. Chen, “Using First Principles to Predict Bimetallic Catalysts for the Ammonia Decomposition Reaction”, Nature Chemistry, 2 (2010) 484-489.
  15. ] J.G. Chen*, R.M. Crooks*, L.C. Seefeldt*, K.L. Bren, R.M. Bullock, M.Y. Darensbourg, P.L. Holland, B. Hoffman, M.J. Janik, A.K. Jones, M.G. Kanatzidis, P. King, K.M. Lancaster, S.V. Lymar, P. Pfromm, W.F. Schneider, R.R. Schrock, “Beyond Fossil-Fuel-Driven Nitrogen Transformations”, Science, 360 (2018) 873.
  16. W. Yu, M.D. Porosoff and J.G. Chen, “Review of Pt-based Bimetallic Catalysis: From Model Surfaces to Supported Catalysts”, Chemical Reviews, 112 (2012) 5780-5817.
  17. M.D. Porosoff, B. Yan and J.G. Chen*, “Catalytic reduction of CO2 by H2 for synthesis of CO,methanol and hydrocarbons: Challenges and opportunities”, Energy & Environmental Science, 9 (2016) 62.
  18. S. Kattel, P.J. Ramírez, J.G. Chen*, J.A. Rodriguez* and P. Liu*, “Active Sites for CO2 Hydrogenation to Methanol on Cu/ZnO Catalysts”, Science, 355 (2017) 1296-1299.
  19. Chen, JG. “NEXAFS investigations of transition metal oxides, nitrides, carbides, sulfides and other interstitial compounds“. Surface Science Reports. 1997. 30 (1-3): 1-152.
  20. Jingguang Chen Google Scholars Citation Webpage. Retrieved June 2021.
  21. Jacoby, Mitch, “George A. Olah Award in Hydrocarbon or Petroleum Chemistry”. Chemical & Engineering News. 93 (3): p. 39. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
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