Jingyi Chen
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Jingyi Chen's research focuses on the synthesis, properties, and applications of nanostructures, particularly those involving gold and platinum. Her work investigates how to engineer the plasmonic properties of gold nanostructures for biomedical applications, including their use in targeted photothermal destruction of cancer cells and as optical imaging contrast agents. Chen has also explored gold nanocages for controlled drug release using near-infrared light and examined their potential in theranostic applications.
Beyond gold-based nanomaterials, her research extends to the shape-controlled synthesis of platinum nanocrystals for catalytic and electrocatalytic applications. She has also compared the catalytic properties of various gold nanostructures, such as nanocages, nanoboxes, and nanoparticles. Chen has received significant federal funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for projects related to nanoshell synthesis, sustainable chemistry education, and fluid dynamics simulations. Her scholarly contributions are reflected in a high h-index of 80 and over 34,000 citations across nearly 600 publications. She is recognized as an ARA Academy member and a highly cited researcher.
Metrics
- h-index: 80
- Publications: 599
- Citations: 34,255
Positions
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Professor 2020–presentUniversity of Arkansas Fayetteville Chemistry and Biochemistry ORCID
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Associate Professor 2016–2020University of Arkansas Fayetteville Chemistry and Biochemistry ORCID
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Assistant Professor 2010–2016University of Arkansas Fayetteville Chemistry and Biochemistry ORCID
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Research Assistant Professor 2008–2010Washington University Biomedical Engineering ORCID
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Research Associate 2006–2008Brookhaven National Laboratory Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science ORCID
Selected Publications
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Radiation‐Induced Skin Injury in Cancer Radiotherapy: From Mechanisms to Management (2026)
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Revealing Structural Evolution of Nickel Phosphide-Iron Oxide Core–Shell Nanocatalysts in Alkaline Medium for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction (2024)
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Effects of polyphenol-rich grape seed and green tea extracts on the physicochemical properties of 3D-printed edible soy protein films (2023)
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Temporal Ni K-Edge X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy Study Reveals the Kinetics of the Ni Redox Behavior of the Iron-Nickel Oxide Bimetallic OER Catalyst (2023)
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Bacterial mobility and motility in porous media mimicked by microspheres (2023)
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Fe Coordination Environment, Fe-Incorporated Ni(OH)2 Phase, and Metallic Core Are Key Structural Components to Active and Stable Nanoparticle Catalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction (2022)
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Label-Free Quartz Crystal Microbalance Biosensor Based on Aptamer-Capped Gold Nanocages Loaded with Polyamidoamine for Thrombin Detection (2021)
ARA Academy 2018 ARA Fellow
Dr. Chen develops multifunctional metal-based nanostructures and their hybrid materials for applications in energy conversion, tribology, and biomedicine. Prior experience includes Postdoctoral Fellow at Brookhaven National Laboratory (2006-2008) and Research Assistant Professor at Washington University in St. Louis (2008-2010).
Policy Impact
Develops multifunctional nanomaterials for energy and biomedical applications, attracting federal research funding and advancing Arkansas's materials science capabilities.
Growth Areas
['Materials Engineering Applications']
Federal Grants 6 $1,807,595 total
CAS: Template Directed Synthesis of Earth Abundant Metal Oxide and Chalcogenide Nanoshells
Towards expanding versatility of extracellular matrix hydrogels
REU Site: Sustainable Chemistry for Integrative Synthesis and Measurements (SCISM)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
- Synergistic Photothermal and Antibiotic Killing of Biofilm-Associated Staphylococcus aureus Using Targeted Antibiotic-Loaded Gold Nanoconstructs
- Gold Nanocage-Photosensitizer Conjugates for Dual-Modal Image-Guided Enhanced Photodynamic Therapy
- Anisotropic Seeded Growth of Cu–M (M = Au, Pt, or Pd) Bimetallic Nanorods with Tunable Optical and Catalytic Properties
- Synthesis of Hollow Gold–Silver Alloyed Nanoparticles: A “Galvanic Replacement” Experiment for Chemistry and Engineering Students
- Versatility of targeted antibiotic-loaded gold nanoconstructs for the treatment of biofilm-associated bacterial infections
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
- Polydopamine Surface Coating Synergizes the Antimicrobial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles
- A new analysis method for evaluating bacterial growth with microplate readers
- An experiment-based model quantifying antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles on Escherichia coli
- Microampere Electric Current Causes Bacterial Membrane Damage and Two-Way Leakage in a Short Period of Time
- Tribological performance of polydopamine + Ag nanoparticles/PTFE thin films
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
- Direct 12-Electron Oxidation of Ethanol on a Ternary Au(core)-PtIr(Shell) Electrocatalyst
- Anisotropic Seeded Growth of Cu–M (M = Au, Pt, or Pd) Bimetallic Nanorods with Tunable Optical and Catalytic Properties
- Synthesis of Pt–Cu Nanodendrites through Controlled Reduction Kinetics for Enhanced Methanol Electro‐Oxidation
- Synthesis of Copper–Silica Core–Shell Nanostructures with Sharp and Stable Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance
- Revealing Structural Evolution of Nickel Phosphide-Iron Oxide Core–Shell Nanocatalysts in Alkaline Medium for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
- Polydopamine Surface Coating Synergizes the Antimicrobial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles
- A new analysis method for evaluating bacterial growth with microplate readers
- An experiment-based model quantifying antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles on Escherichia coli
- Microampere Electric Current Causes Bacterial Membrane Damage and Two-Way Leakage in a Short Period of Time
- Silver Ions Caused Faster Diffusive Dynamics of Histone-Like Nucleoid-Structuring Proteins in Live Bacteria
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
- Gold Nanoparticle Coated Carbon Nanotube Ring with Enhanced Raman Scattering and Photothermal Conversion Property for Theranostic Applications
- Self-Assembled Responsive Bilayered Vesicles with Adjustable Oxidative Stress for Enhanced Cancer Imaging and Therapy
- Synthesis of Copper–Silica Core–Shell Nanostructures with Sharp and Stable Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance
- Rapid determination of plasmonic nanoparticle agglomeration status in blood
- Revealing Structural Evolution of Nickel Phosphide-Iron Oxide Core–Shell Nanocatalysts in Alkaline Medium for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
- Rapid Deposition of Uniform Polydopamine Coatings on Nanoparticle Surfaces with Controllable Thickness
- The effects of polydopamine coated Cu nanoparticles on the tribological properties of polydopamine/PTFE coatings
- Diamond-like carbon coatings with zirconium-containing interlayers for orthopedic implants
- Use of Au Nanoparticle-Filled PTFE Films to Produce Low-Friction and Low-Wear Surface Coatings
- The Influence of Cu Nanoparticles on the Tribological Properties of Polydopamine/PTFE + Cu Films
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
- Polydopamine Surface Coating Synergizes the Antimicrobial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles
- A new analysis method for evaluating bacterial growth with microplate readers
- An experiment-based model quantifying antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles on Escherichia coli
- Microampere Electric Current Causes Bacterial Membrane Damage and Two-Way Leakage in a Short Period of Time
- Silver Ions Caused Faster Diffusive Dynamics of Histone-Like Nucleoid-Structuring Proteins in Live Bacteria
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
- Silver Ions Caused Faster Diffusive Dynamics of Histone-Like Nucleoid-Structuring Proteins in Live Bacteria
- Chemical Structure of Fe–Ni Nanoparticles for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction Electrocatalysis
- Fe Coordination Environment, Fe-Incorporated Ni(OH)2 Phase, and Metallic Core Are Key Structural Components to Active and Stable Nanoparticle Catalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction
- Revealing Structural Evolution of Nickel Phosphide-Iron Oxide Core–Shell Nanocatalysts in Alkaline Medium for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction
- Temporal Ni K-Edge X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy Study Reveals the Kinetics of the Ni Redox Behavior of the Iron-Nickel Oxide Bimetallic OER Catalyst
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
- Rapid Deposition of Uniform Polydopamine Coatings on Nanoparticle Surfaces with Controllable Thickness
- Synthesis of Copper–Silica Core–Shell Nanostructures with Sharp and Stable Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance
- Controlling the 3-D morphology of Ni–Fe-based nanocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction
- Mask-Assisted Seeded Growth of Segmented Metallic Heteronanostructures
- Impact of Structure and Composition on the Dealloying of CuxAu(1–x) Bulk and Nanoscale Alloys
- Chemical Structure of Fe–Ni Nanoparticles for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction Electrocatalysis
- Fe Coordination Environment, Fe-Incorporated Ni(OH)2 Phase, and Metallic Core Are Key Structural Components to Active and Stable Nanoparticle Catalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction
- Revealing Structural Evolution of Nickel Phosphide-Iron Oxide Core–Shell Nanocatalysts in Alkaline Medium for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction
- Temporal Ni K-Edge X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy Study Reveals the Kinetics of the Ni Redox Behavior of the Iron-Nickel Oxide Bimetallic OER Catalyst
- Controlling the 3-D morphology of Ni–Fe-based nanocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction
- Chemical Structure of Fe–Ni Nanoparticles for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction Electrocatalysis
- Fe Coordination Environment, Fe-Incorporated Ni(OH)2 Phase, and Metallic Core Are Key Structural Components to Active and Stable Nanoparticle Catalysts for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction
- Revealing Structural Evolution of Nickel Phosphide-Iron Oxide Core–Shell Nanocatalysts in Alkaline Medium for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction
- Controlling the 3-D morphology of Ni–Fe-based nanocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction
- The effects of polydopamine coated Cu nanoparticles on the tribological properties of polydopamine/PTFE coatings
- Use of Au Nanoparticle-Filled PTFE Films to Produce Low-Friction and Low-Wear Surface Coatings
- The Influence of Cu Nanoparticles on the Tribological Properties of Polydopamine/PTFE + Cu Films
- Anisotropic Seeded Growth of Cu–M (M = Au, Pt, or Pd) Bimetallic Nanorods with Tunable Optical and Catalytic Properties
- Synthesis of Copper–Silica Core–Shell Nanostructures with Sharp and Stable Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance
- Mask-Assisted Seeded Growth of Segmented Metallic Heteronanostructures
- Anisotropic Seeded Growth of Cu–M (M = Au, Pt, or Pd) Bimetallic Nanorods with Tunable Optical and Catalytic Properties
- Synthesis of Pd/Fe 3 O 4 Hybrid Nanocatalysts with Controllable Interface and Enhanced Catalytic Activities for CO Oxidation
- Synthesis of Pt–Cu Nanodendrites through Controlled Reduction Kinetics for Enhanced Methanol Electro‐Oxidation
- An experiment-based model quantifying antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles on Escherichia coli
- The effects of polydopamine coated Cu nanoparticles on the tribological properties of polydopamine/PTFE coatings
- The Influence of Cu Nanoparticles on the Tribological Properties of Polydopamine/PTFE + Cu Films
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