Prof. Chen holds the Chair in Biointerface Engineering at Loughborough University, UK, where she leads pioneering research at the intersection of nanotechnology, microbiology, and advanced materials. Her interdisciplinary work addresses critical global challenges in healthcare and biomedicine, with a focus on antimicrobial surface engineering, biofilm control, and nanoscale cell-material interactions. By designing bioinspired surfaces that resist microbial colonization, her lab bridges materials engineering, biomechanics, computational modeling, and translational innovation to combat antimicrobial resistance and implant-related infections. A globally recognized leader in her field, Prof. Chen has secured over �9.35M in competitive research funding, authored 85+ high-impact publications, and delivered 93 keynote and invited talks at major international conferences. Her contributions have earned her prestigious accolades, including Fellowship in the Royal Microscopical Society and membership in the UKRI Talent Panel College. She also shapes the scientific discourse as Principal Editor of the Journal of Materials Research and Editorial Board Member for Scientific Reports and Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces.