Linfeng Chen, currently a professor in China University of Geoscience. He received his B.Eng. degree from the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) in 2008 and obtained his Ph.D. degree from the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS) with Prof. Yanlin Song and Prof. Lei Jiang in 2014. Later, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology (2014-2016), and as a research fellow in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore (2017-2019). In 2019, he was supported by China Univeristy of Geosciences, and came back to work as a professor in the department of Materials Science and Chemistry. 

His research is focused on bioinspired interfacial wetting materials, nanofluidic iontronics, bioinspired olfactory/tongue sensors. He has published more than 50 papers in high level journals, such as Chem. Soc. Rev.(IF 60.615), Adv. Mater. (IF 32.086), Sci. Bull. (IF20.577), ACS Nano (IF 18.027), Mater. Horiz. (IF 15.717), Matter (IF 19.967), Adv. Sci. (IF 14.3), Adv. Funct. Mater. (IF 19.924), ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces (IF 10.383), Chem. Commun. (IF 6.065), etc. The total citation is more than 1800 (google scholar). 

Representative publications: 

36.  Shengjie Fan, Guodong Hu, Jia Liu, Xinyu Cui, Linfeng Chen.* Overcoming the Permeability-Selectivity Trade-off in Monovalent Ion Sieving via Hydration-Layer-Mediated Transport. Matter. 2026, Accepted.

35.  Haotian Wang,# Liu Zhang,# Yanxue Yu,* Juan Shi, Jia Liu, Hongwei Li, Zhenyu Zhai, Yuxin Hu, Yanan Li, Lei Xu, Qun Ma, Xiaolu Li, Linfeng Chen,* Fan Xia*. Outer Surface Functionalized Graphene Oxide Nanofluidic Platform for Selective Detection of Insect Pheromones. Analytical Chemistry. 2026, Accepted.

34.  Yingxue Xu, Hongshen Lin, Linfeng Chen, Wenju Chang Jie Shen, Fan Xia and Huaqiang Zeng.* Imide Cyclophane Assemblies Enable Aquaporin-Like Water Transport. Angewandte Chemie International Edition. 2026, online, DOI: 10.1002/anie.4052926.

33.   Lei Xu, Qun Ma, Linfeng Chen,* Xiqi Zhang, Bo Song, Teng Ben, Donglin Jiang, Fan Xia.* Seven models for outer-surface-only functionalized nanofluidic systems. ACS Nano. 2026, 2026, 20(22), 15894–15904. DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.5c20435 (IF 15.8)

32. Xiaolu Li, Shengjie Fan, Rongchi Zhang, Guodong Hu, Jia Liu, Xingjie Wang, Linfeng Chen,* Fan Xia*. Photoisomerizable molecule-grafted nanofluidic channels: strategies, mechanisms and applications. Materials Chemistry Frontiers. 2026, 10, 1352-1367. DOI: 10.1039/D6QM00118A（Hot paper）

31.  Yan Jiang, Yuwen Ge, Linfeng Chen, Wanyu Zhang, Jiani Li, Siowling Soh*. Class of Crosslinkers that Self-Extract via Thermodynamically Driven Phase Transfer for Energy-Efficient Recycling. Journal of the American Chemical Society. 2026, 148, 1282-1297. DOI: 10.1021/jacs.5c17655. (IF 15.6)

30.  Yuqian Nong, Qianqian Liu, Linfeng Chen*. A drop-printing strategy for low-stress, conformal bioelectronics. Science China Materials. 2026, 69, 1812-1813. DOI: 10.1007/s40843-025-3772-y (IF 7.4)

29.  Lei Xu, Linfeng Chen,* Fan Xia. Bias-free iontronic memory sensors realize adaptive chemotaxis. Science China Materials. 2026, 69, 1810-1811. DOI: 10.1007/s40843-025-3728-5. (IF 7.4)

28.  Yu Zhao, Yuqing Chen, Yue Yu, Guolong Xing, Linfeng Chen, Fan Xia, Teng Ben*. Symmetry-Shearing Chemistry Enabled Interdigitated 2D Covalent Organic Frameworks with Interlayer Mortise-and-Tenon Interlocks for Efficient Photocatalytic CO₂ Fixation. Journal of the American Chemical Society. 2025, 147, 40319-40330. DOI: 10.1021/jacs.5c11188. (IF 15.6)

27. Chenhao Ji,# Rui Tian,# Yanan Li, Dicky Pranantyo, Lihui Sun,* Linfeng Chen,* Fan Xia. Recent Progress in Polyamide Membranes: Strategies for Enhancing Ion-Sieving Performance. Advanced Materials Technologies. 2025, 10(20), e00048. DOI: 10.1002/admt.202500048.  (IF 6.4)

26.  Yanan Li, Hua Zheng, Lei Xu, Linfeng Chen,* Fan Xia, and Yanlin Song. A Biomimetic Nanofluidic Tongue for Highly Selective and Sensitive Bitter Perception. Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 2025, 13, 31023-31033. DOI: 10.1039/D5TA02127H. (Hot paper) (IF 9.5)

25.  Xiaolu Li, Yuanbao Wu, Hansong Cheng, Jiaguo Yu, Linfeng Chen,* Fan Xia. Scalable Fabrication and Integration of Biomimetic Nanofluidic Photoreceptors. Explora: Environment and Resource. 2025. 0, 025120022. DOI: 10.36922/eer025120022.

24. Yanan Li, Xiaolu Li, Chunshui Yang, Linfeng Chen*. Axially Aligned COF Membranes Unlock High-Efficiency Osmotic Energy Harvesting. Matter. 2025, 8, 102053. DOI: 10.1016/j.matt.2025.102053. (IF 18.9)

23.  Shiguo Fu, Xiaofeng Zhang, Kaixuan Wang, Linfeng Chen, Fan Xia, Yong Cui,* Yan Liu.* Synthetic control of chiral pore surfaces in covalent organic frameworks for enantioselective separation of chiral drugs. Science China Chemistry. 2025, 68, 3238-3246. DOI: 10.1007/s11426-024-2452-x. (IF 9.7)

22. Linfeng Chen,* Fan Xia*. Quantum ion coherence in biological ion channels. Science China Materials. 2025, 68, 1307-1308. DOI: 10.1007/s40843-024-3231-x. (IF 7.4)

21.  陈林峰, 夏帆, 纳米限域高效物质传输和化学反应研究进展, 中国基础科学, 2024, 26, 45-53+59+67.

20.  Huan Zhao,# Ruyi Wen,# Liyun Zhang, Linfeng Chen*, Huizeng, Li, Fan Xia*, Yanlin Song.  Magneto-controlled tubular liquid actuators with pore engineering for liquid transport and regulation. Advanced Science, 2024, 11, e2406325. DOI: 10.1002/advs.202406325. (IF 14.1)

19.  Yan Fang, Chi Kit Ao, Yan Jiang, Yajuan Sun, Linfeng Chen, Siowling Soh*. Static charge is an ionic molecular fragment. Nature Communications, 2024, 15, 1986. DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46200-3. (IF 15.7)

18.  Xiaolu Li, Yanan Li, Linfeng Chen.* Cascade heterointerface-gated iontronics. Matter, 2024, 7, 299-301. DOI: 10.1016/j.matt.2023.12.020 (IF 18.9)

17.  Linfeng Chen, Han Row Low, Yan Jiang, Wan Yu Zhang, Chi Kit Ao, Yan Jie Neriah Tan, Kang Hui Lim, Siowling Soh.* Functional polymeric molecules for performing autonomous synthesis of particles with core–shell structures and customizable shapes. Materials Horizons, 2024. 11, 1054-1064. DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01480K (IF 12.2)

16.  Liyun Zhang, Linfeng Chen,* Lei Xu, Huan Zhao, Ruyi Wen and Fan Xia.* Gastrointestinal peristalsis-inspired hydrogel actuators for NIR-controlled transport of viscous liquids. Advanced Materials, 2023, 35, e2212149. DOI: 10.1002/adma.202212149 (IF 32.086)

15.  Lei Xu, Linfeng Chen,* Fan Xia. Superhydrophobicity-improved Ethanol-Water Separation. Chemical Research in Chinese Universities, 2023, 39, 107-108. DOI: 10.1007/s40242-023-2320-1. (PDF下载：https://rdcu.be/c2Vhm)

14.  Yanan Li,# Liyun Zhang,# Rui Tian, Dicky Pranantyo, Linfeng Chen,* Fan Xia. A Double-Emulsion Method for the Fabrication of PLA Single-Hole Hollow Particles. Current Chinese Science, 2023, 3, 1-8. DOI: 10.2174/2210298103666230428092735.

13.  Fangyihan Xiong,# Liyun Zhang,# Lei Xu, Huan Zhao, Jianyang Lan, Chenhao Ji, Linfeng Chen,* Fan Xia. Magnetic control of water transport with a high speed in superhydrophobic tubular actuators. NPG Asia Materials, 2022, 14, 84. DOI: 10.1038/s41427-022-00431-2. (IF 10.761)

12.  Linfeng Chen, Dicky Pranantyo, Fan Xia.* Nano-confined superfluid-based highly efficient chemical reaction and signal transmission. Science Bulletin, 2022, 67, 1509-1512. (IF 20.577)

11.  Linfeng Chen, Bin Su,* Lei Jiang. Recent advances in one-dimensional assembly of nanoparticles. Chemical Society Reviews, 2019, 48(1), 8-21 (IF 60.615)

10.  Yajuan Sun,# Linfeng Chen,# Xuan Zhang, Xiukai Yao, Siowling Soh. Soft Stimuli-Responsive Grippers and Machines with High Load-to-Weight Ratio. Materials Horizons, 2019, 6(1), 160-168. (Contributed equally) (IF 15.717)

09.  Xuan Zhang, # Linfeng Chen, # Kang Hui Lim, Spandhana Gonuguntla, Kang Wen Lim, Dicky Pranantyo, Wai Pong Yong, Wei Jian Tyler Yam, Zhida Low, Wee Joon Teo, Hao Ping Nien, Qiao Wen Loh, Siowling Soh.* The Pathway to Intelligence: Using Stimuli-Responsive Materials as Building Blocks for Constructing Smart and Functional Systems. Advanced Materials, 2019, 31(11), 1804540. (Contributed equally) (IF 32.086)

08.  Linfeng Chen,# Qiongfeng Shi,# Yajuan Sun, Trang Nguyen, Chengkuo Lee,* and Siowling Soh.* Controlling Surface Charge Generated by Contact Electrification: Strategies and Applications. Advanced Materials, 2018, 30(47), 1802405. (Contributed equally) (IF 32.086)

07.  Linfeng Chen, Maria Koifman Khristosov, Cecile Saguy, Alex Katsman, Boaz Pokroy.* Association Between Gold Grain Orientation and Its Periodic Steps Formed at the Gold/Substrate Interface. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2018, 122(21), 11364-11370 (IF 4.177)

06.  Linfeng Chen, Iryna Polishchuk, Eva Waber, Andy N. Fitch, Boaz Pokroy*. Hybrid gold single crystals incorporating amino acids. Crystal Growth & Design, 2016, 16(5), 2972-2978 (IF 4.01)

05.  Linfeng Chen,# Xiaodi Shi,# Mingzhu Li,* Junping Hu, Shufeng Sun, Bin Su, Yongqiang Wen, Dong Han, Lei Jiang, Yanlin Song.* Bioinspired photonic structures by firefly lantern for highly efficient chemiluminescence. Scientific Reports, 2015, 5:12965 (Contributed equally) (IF 4.996)

04.  Linfeng Chen, Wenqian Wang, Yongqiang Wen,* Bin Su, Chuanbao Li, Mingzhu Li, Xiaodi Shi, Hongwu Du, Yanlin Song,* Lei Jiang. A light-responsive release platform by controlling the wetting behavior of hydrophobic surface. ACS Nano, 2014, 8(1), 744-751 (IF 18.027)

03.  Yongqiang Wen,* Linfeng Chen, Wenzhong Wang, Liping Xu, Hongwu Du, Zhiliang Zhang, Xueji Zhang,* Yanlin Song.* A flexible DNA modification approach towards construction of gold nanoparticle assemblies. Chemical Communications, 2012, 48(33), 3963-3965 (IF 6.065)

02.  Linfeng Chen, Jiancheng Di, Changyan Cao, Yong Zhao, Ying Ma, Jia Luo, Yongqiang Wen,* Weiguo Song, Yanlin Song,* Lei Jiang. A pH-driven DNA nanoswitch for responsive controlled release. Chemical Communications, 2011, 47(10), 2850-2852 (IF 6.065)

01.  Linfeng Chen, Yongqiang Wen,* Bin Su, Jiancheng Di, Yanlin Song,* Lei Jiang. Programmable DNA switch for bioresponsive controlled release. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 2011, 21(36), 13811-13816 (Back cover)

The recruitment for Research assitant, Master students, PhD students, and postdoctors is ongoing. You are most welcome to join the group! 

CUG 2021 Admission of International Students for PhD degrees:

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MzA5NzE1MDQyOA==&mid=2651880386&idx=2&sn=58c57894d2aae85edffa50f9a885c43a&chksm=8b41ef71bc366667333ea45426d017b444a1429bf201b40c38f30ea58adf0c406c5aee81b133&mpshare=1&scene=23&srcid=0121j5mtXErLtVPkNtqsLgL9&sharer_sharetime=1611221750157&sharer_shareid=d13043d85999069ff4fed06d1992f049#rd 

How to apply for study in CUG (申请流程) (Open time: 1st January-15th March): 

https://iec.cug.edu.cn/lhlx/sqlc.htm  (Chinese) 

https://iec.cug.edu.cn/English/Admission/Overview.htm (English)

The application for the scholarship as follows is from 15th December to the next 15th March. Check for more details below or contact chenlinfeng@cug.edu.cn: 

CSC scholarship: http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua 

https://iec.cug.edu.cn/English/Scholarships/Chinese_Government_Scholarship_University_Program.htm

Chinese Government Scholarship-Silk Road Program for undergraduate: https://iec.cug.edu.cn/English/Scholarships/Chinese_Government_Scholarship_Silk_Road_Program.htm

CUG President's Scholarship: https://iec.cug.edu.cn/English/Scholarships/CUG_President__s_Scholarship.htm 

For postdoctoral position applications:

China postdoctoral system (with different projects): http://english.chinapostdoctor.org.cn/fund/index.html 

CUG postdoctoral applycation (contact chenlinfeng@cug.edu.cn): 

Salary not less than 200,000 Chinese Yuan/year