👋 Hi, there! I am Yan Chen (陈炎), an Assistant Professor and Master’s Supervisor at [Xi’an Jiaotong University] (西安交通大学)(https://www.xjtu.edu.cn/). 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