Professor Chen is the Director of ARC Research Hub for Safe and Reliable Energy. His invention of the ball-milling and annealing method for the mass production of nanotubes and nanowires has made a significant impact on various applications. His current research interests include:
Nanomaterials synthesis using mechno-chemistry and other methods
Structures and properties of nanotubes, nanowires, nanorods, nanoparticles and nanosheets
Boron nitride nanotubes and nanosheets for advanced composite, DUV light emission, heat dissipation and desalination applications
Batteries, super-capacitors and solar cells
Bio and medical applications of nanomaterials