👋 Hi, there! I am Yan Chen (陈炎), an Assistant Professor and Master’s Supervisor at Xi’an Jiaotong University. My research focuses on integrating advanced mechanical analysis with artificial intelligence tools to develop innovative solutions for real-world engineering problems. I specialize in multi-scale mechanical analysis - from quantum mechanics (DFT) and molecular dynamics to continuum mechanics and phase-field modeling - to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical engineering applications.

Recent researches:

• 🔬 Continuum mechanics modeling of micro/nano composites with microstructural considerations
• 🌡️ Environmental effects on entropic elasticity and conformational mechanics of low-dimensional materials
• 🦾 Bio-inspired design of composite materials for enhanced fracture and fatigue resistance
• 🤖 Development of intelligent design platforms for materials and structures driven by both data and mechanical principles

Recent Achievements:

• 📚 I have published more than 30+ papers in top international journals Notable publications include：
  • Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids (4 papers)
  • Nature Communications
  • Nano Letters (2 papers)
  • Engineering Fracture Mechanics
• 🏆 Awards and Honors:
  • Type-A Young Elite Talent Award, XJTU
  • Youth Talent Support Program, Xi’an Association for Science and Technology
• 💻 One registered software copyright (LayerMech V1.0)

• 2025.01: I release my academic personal homepage!
• 2024.08: 🎉 MatterGPT is launched, please see arxiv and github!
• 2023.11: 🎉 We launch crystal laungaue SLICES, please see Nature Communications and github!

Active Grants

[2025-2028] Major Research and Development Program
Ministry of Science and Technology of China (2024YFB3714003)

• Project: “Large-scale 300°C heat-resistant aluminum alloy casting manufacturing technology”
• Role: Core Member

[2025-2029] Major Research and Development Program
Ministry of Science and Technology of China (2024YFA1209800)

• Project: “Research on structural construction and mechanism of high-performance 3D nanowire network enhanced metal-based composites”
• Role: Core Member

[2024-2025] Young Talent Program
Xi’an Association for Science and Technology (9592024130699)

• Project: “Modeling and optimization of fracture and fatigue behavior of composites under service environments”
• Role: Principal Investigator

[2024-2027] Young Scientists Fund
National Natural Science Foundation of China (12302140)

• Project: “Mechanical modeling and configuration control of 2D materials under environmental effects”
• Role: Principal Investigator

[2023-2026] Basic Research Program
Central Universities (sxzy012023213)

• Project: “Study on fracture and fatigue mechanisms of 2D materials based on atomic information”
• Role: Principal Investigator

[2023-2025] Postdoctoral Research Fund-B
National Postdoctoral Program (GZB20230575)

• Project: “Study on fracture and fatigue mechanisms of 2D materials based on atomic information”
• Role: Principal Investigator

[2023-2024] 73rd Batch Postdoctoral Program
National Postdoctoral Program (2023M732794)

• Project: “Research on mechanical modeling and configuration evolution behavior of 2D materials under environmental interactions”
• Role: Principal Investigator