Journal of Materials Science and Nanotechnology

Changle Chen is currently a Professor of Department of Polymer Science and Engineering at University of Science and Technology of China at Hefei, China. Changle obtained his B.S. degree from USTC, and received his M.S. and Ph.D degrees from University of Chicago under the supervision of Prof. Richard Jordan. Before taking the faculty position, he did a postdoc study at Northwestern University with Prof. Tobin Marks, and worked as a Scientist II at Celanese Corporation. His notable awards include Albert J. Cross Prize, American Chemical Society DIC Young Investigator Award and IUPAC Prizes-Honorable Mention.

Design and synthesis of new transition metal catalysts
(Co)polymerization of olefins and polar functionalized monomers
Catalytic conversion of CO2, incorporation of CO2 in polyolefins
Design and applications of novel nano-materials/catalysts
Utilization/conversion of polymer waste
Development of new lubricants and lubricant additives