Liwei CHEN
- Professor
- Name (English):Liwei CHEN
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- Date of Employment:2026-03-11
- Administrative Position:Professor
- Education Level:With Certificate of Graduation for Doctorate Study
- Business Address:Room 542, Block A, South No.1 Bldg, Qujiang Campus, Xi’an Jiaotong University
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- Degree:Doctor
- Professional Title:Professor
- Status:Employed
- Alma Mater:Tohoku University
- College:School Of Mechanical Engineering
- Discipline:Mechanical Engineering
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- Personal Profile
- Research Focus
Liwei CHEN has been a full professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Xi’an Jiaotong University since March 2026, and also serves as a visiting researcher at the University of Tokyo. His research focuses on laser precision machining and advanced manufacturing, with particular emphasis on ultrafast laser–material interaction mechanisms and high-spatiotemporal-resolution diagnostic methods. He has made significant contributions to key areas such as plasma evolution and shockwave propagation. Over the past five years, he has published more than ten papers as the lead author in journals including Laser Photonics Rev. and J. Mater. Process. Technol. His research interests cover laser micro/nano manufacturing, 3D printing and in-situ monitoring, and 3D optical imaging. He has led projects such as the JSPS Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists as PI, and maintains active collaborations with renowned universities in Japan, the USA, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, and other countries. He is happy to support students interested in pursuing research abroad by providing recommendations for Ph.D., postdoctoral, or visiting opportunities. Students with backgrounds in mechanical engineering, instrumentation, materials science, optics, or related fields are welcome to reach out. WeChat: ChenLiwei2026
- Laser Micro/Nano Precision Machining and Applications
- Synchrotron Radiation X-ray Imaging and Dynamic Characterization
- Laser Additive Manufacturing and In-Situ Monitoring Technologies
- Multi-Physics Field Coupling and Extreme Condition Manufacturing
- High Spatiotemporal Resolution Imaging and Transient Diagnostics
- Mechanisms of Ultrafast Laser-Material Interaction
Educational Experience
1.2022.04-2022.09
The University of Tokyo | Mechanical Engineering | Graduate Special Research Student
Supervised by Prof. Keisuke Nagato2.2019.09-2022.09
Tohoku University | Mechanical Engineering | Doctoral degree | PhD
Supervised by Prof. Tsunemoto Kuriyagawa and Prof. Masayoshi Mizutani3.2017.09-2019.06
Wuhan University | Mechanical Engineering | Master's Degree in Engineering | Master's Degree
Supervised by Prof. Hui Li
Work Experience
1.2026.03-Now
The University of Tokyo | Department of Mechanical Engineering | Visiting researcher | Part-time
2.2026.03-Now
Xi’an Jiaotong University | School of Mechanical Engineering | Professor | Full-time
3.2022.12-2026.02
The University of Tokyo | Department of Mechanical Engineering | Project Researcher | Full-time
4.2020.01-2022.03
Tohoku University | Research Assistant | Part-time
5.2015.07-2017.07
SJ Petroleum Machinery Co. Sinopec | Assistant R&D Engineer | Full-time
Honor
- President Fellowship at Tohoku University,2021
Research Group
1.Name of Research Group:Precision Ultrafast Laser Science & Engineering Laboratory （PULSE Lab）
Description of Research Group:PULSE Lab is affiliated with the School of Mechanical Engineering at Xi’an Jiaotong University and is led by Professor Liwei Chen, a recipient of the National Young Talent Program. The laboratory conducts long-term research in the field of precision laser processing and advanced manufacturing, with a focus on the interaction mechanisms between femtosecond/picosecond lasers and materials, multiphysics coupling processes, and their dynamic evolution under extreme conditions. By developing high-spatiotemporal-resolution imaging and diagnostic methods, the team investigates key scientific issues such as plasma evolution and shockwave propagation, supporting high-precision manufacturing applications in aerospace and other high-end equipment industries. The group maintains close collaborations with internationally renowned institutions including Tohoku University, the University of Tokyo, Delft University of Technology, and the University of Oxford, and is committed to cultivating innovative talents with a global perspective.
