Ji Chen

Ji Chen is an Associate Professor with Tenure in the School of Physics at Peking University. His research focuses on the development and application of advanced computational and artificial intelligence methods to study the electronic structure, atomic structure, and dynamics of condensed matter and materials. He is affiliated with the Institute of Condensed Matter Physics and Material Physics (ICMP) at Peking University. His work includes collaborations with institutions such as the University College London and the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research.

Ji Chen is a computational physicist specializing in ab initio methods, quantum Monte Carlo techniques, and surface physics and chemistry. Their research focuses on material science, particularly the behavior of water and ionic systems at interfaces. Chen's work explores crystal nucleation, interfacial transport, and the phase transitions of water in confined environments. They employ first-principles calculations and advanced imaging techniques to study phenomena such as proton tunneling, hydrogen bonding, and the structural properties of ice and 2D materials. Their research also addresses nuclear quantum effects and the role of disorder in amorphous systems, contributing to a deeper understanding of nanoscale processes in materials science.