Dr. Ping Chen | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

China Institute of Atomic Energy | China

Dr. Ping Chen is an accomplished assistant researcher at the China Institute of Atomic Energy, specializing in nuclear chemistry and geochemistry. Her work focuses on the synthesis and analysis of high-purity uranium oxides, redox behavior of uranium on Beishan granite, and the migration and diffusion of technetium-99 in clay. With extensive experience in handling unsealed radioactive sources and advanced analytical techniques, she has contributed significantly to understanding radionuclide behavior in geological environments.

Professional profile👤

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Strengths for the Awards✨

• Outstanding Academic Background: Ping Chen’s education spans top institutions, from East China University of Technology to the University of Bern, covering radiation protection, nuclear chemistry, and earth chemistry.
• Diverse Research Experience: Extensive research in nuclear chemistry and geochemistry, with a focus on uranium oxides, redox behavior, adsorption processes, and radionuclide migration, demonstrates a deep understanding of critical topics in environmental safety and nuclear waste management.
• Impressive Publication Record: With six publications in high-impact journals such as Applied Geochemistry and Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Ping Chen has made significant contributions to understanding nuclear material behavior.
• International Collaboration: Research conducted with global institutions, including collaborations with PSI (Paul Scherrer Institute), shows the ability to work across borders, enriching scientific perspectives.
• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of techniques like SEM, XPS, XAS, ICP-OES, and PHREEQC modeling reflects a robust skillset for cutting-edge research.
• Recognized Excellence: Multiple scholarships, including from the Chinese Scholarship Council, highlight consistent academic excellence.
• Practical Experience: Hands-on experience with unsealed radioactive sources and work in controlled environments ensures practical expertise in handling sensitive materials.

🎓 Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Protection and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Technology (2010.09-2014.06)
• Master’s Degree in Nuclear Science and Technology/Nuclear Chemistry, Sun-Yat University (2014.09-2017.06)
• PhD in Earth Chemistry, University of Bern (2018.08-Present)

💼 Experience

• Internship: Institute of Radiation Protection, China (2013.05-2013.06)
• Lecturer: East China University of Technology (2023.12-2024.04)
• Assistant Researcher: China Institute of Atomic Energy (2024.05-Present)

🔬 Research Interests On Chemistry

• Synthesis and analysis of high-purity uranium oxides
• Redox behavior of uranium on Beishan granite
• Adsorption of divalent iron on illite
• Migration and diffusion of technetium-99 in clay

🏆 Awards

• Scholarship awarded by the Chinese Scholarship Council (2018-2021)
• First Prize Scholarship (2015, 2016, 2017)
• National Encouragement Scholarship (2011)

🔖 Publications

• Chen, P., Van Loon, L.R., Koch, S., Alt-Epping, P., Reich, T., & Churakov, S.V. (2024). “Reactive transport modeling of diffusive mobility and retention of TcO₄⁻ in Opalinus clay.” Applied Clay Science, 251, 107327.

  • Authors: Ping Chen, Luc R. Van Loon, Steffen Koch, Peter Alt-Epping, Tobias Reich, Sergey V. Churakov.
  • Publication Year: 2024

• Shengchao Li, Duo Zhou, Mingfang Zhou, Hongyun Liu, & Ping Chen. (2025). “Research on electromigration of Sr²⁺ in mudstone: diffusion and modelling.” Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry.

  • Authors: Shengchao Li, Duo Zhou, Mingfang Zhou, Hongyun Liu, Ping Chen.
  • Publication Year: 2025

• Chen, P., Churakov, S.V., Glaus, M., & Van Loon, L.R. (2023). “Impact of Fe(II) on ⁹⁹Tc diffusion behavior in illite.” Applied Geochemistry, 56, 105759.

  • Authors: Ping Chen, Sergey V. Churakov, Martin Glaus, Luc R. Van Loon.
  • Publication Year: 2023

• Chen, P., Van Loon, L.R., Marques Fernandes, M., & Churakov, S.V. (2022). “Sorption mechanism of Fe(II) on illite: Sorption and modelling.” Applied Geochemistry, 143, 105389.

  • Authors: Ping Chen, Luc R. Van Loon, Maria Marques Fernandes, Sergey V. Churakov.
  • Publication Year: 2022

• Chen, P., Ma, Y., Kang, M., Shang, C., Song, Y., Xu, F., Wang, J., Song, G., & Yang, Y. (2020). “The redox behavior of uranium on Beishan granite: Effect of Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺ content.” Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 217, 106208.

  • Authors: Ping Chen, Yue Ma, Mingliang Kang, Chengming Shang, Yang Song, Fengqi Xu, Ju Wang, Gang Song, Yongqiang Yang.
  • Publication Year: 2020

• Chen, P., Huang, D., Chen, C., Suzuki-Muresan, T., Kang, M., Wang, J., Song, G., & Wang, B. (2017). “Investigation of reaction conditions on synthesis of UO₂.₃₄ and UO₂ via hydrothermal route.” Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 313(1), 229-237.

  • Authors: Ping Chen, Dongyu Huang, Chenchen Chen, Tomo Suzuki-Muresan, Mingliang Kang, Jin Wang, Gang Song, Biao Wang.
  • Publication Year: 2017

Conclusion

Ping Chen’s dedication to nuclear chemistry and geochemistry has led to remarkable insights into radionuclide behavior in geological environments. Her research has contributed significantly to the understanding of uranium oxidation states, iron adsorption, and technetium-99 diffusion, paving the way for advancements in radioactive waste management and environmental safety.