Peng-Wen Chen 

Personal profile (including interests):

Peng-Wen Chen is from Yunlin and enjoys spending his free time playing with his adorable dachshund. His MBTI is ESFP, reflecting his outgoing and optimistic personality.

Education/Experience :

2019-2021 Perpetual Help High School

Bachelor of Science

2021-2025

Materials Chemistry Division, Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University

2022- 2025 Class Leader

2024-2025 Teaching Assistant of General Chemistry 

Master of Science

2025-present

Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Zhongli, Taiwan

Research :

Research on Smart Hydrogels and Their Biomedical Applications

Published journals/papers :

1. Wang, Y.-Y.; Chen, P.-W.; Chen, Y.-H.; Yeh, M.-Y.* "Research on advanced photoresponsive azobenzene hydrogels with push–pull electronic effects: a breakthrough in photoswitchable adhesive technologies." Materials Horizons 2025, 12 (1), 227-237. 

2. Hsieh, H.-C.; Chen, P.-W.; Su, C.-Y.; Chen, Y.-H.; Wang, C.-S.; Yeh, M.-Y.* "Substituent Effects on Shape-Memory and Photoisomerization in β-Cyclodextrin–Azobenzene Composite Gels." Chemistry of Materials 2025, 37 (21), 8677-8687. 

Conference :

1. Peng-Wen Chen, Mei-Yu Yeh*  “ Investigation of the Thermo-Responsive Behavior of Smart Hydrogels Based on Polyethers and Polypeptides ”  2025 Chemistry National Meeting, Providence University

2. Peng-Wen Chen, Mei-Yu Yeh*  “ Investigation of the Formulation and Properties of Multi-Stimuli Responsive Smart Hydrogels ” The 105th CSJ Annual Meeting (2025), Kansai University, Japan 

3. Peng-Wen Chen, Mei-Yu Yeh* “ Investigation of Self-Healing and Adhesion Behaviors in Azobenzene-Based Composite Hydrogels “  2026 Chemistry National Meeting, National Chung Hsing University

Individual awards :

1. Dr. Qiu, Ying-Zhe Academic Research Scholarship

2. Dr. James Huang Awards for Research Articles at Chung Yuan Christian University