Jiansong
Chen.
I develop functional materials from cellulose and lignin for sustainable energy harvesting, sensing, and biorefining.
UW–Madison
From lignocellulosic resources to functional materials and new energy applications.
Research at the intersection of sustainable materials, chemistry, and engineering.01 / About
From biomass to functional materials.
I am a PhD candidate in Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, with an expected graduation in December 2026. My research connects cellulose and lignin processing, materials chemistry, and device applications.
I am interested in academic research and teaching opportunities, including postdoctoral and faculty positions. My work spans functional cellulose materials, triboelectric nanogenerators, nitrogen-functionalized lignin, and biorefining.
02 / Research
Connecting materials and applications.
03 / Publications
Selected publications.
A selection of my work on functional biobased materials, lignocellulose processing, and sustainable chemical engineering.
04 / Experience
Research, teaching, and mentoring.
Education. PhD candidate, Biological Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison (expected December 2026); MS, Paper Science & Engineering, Kangwon National University (2022); BS, Pulping and Papermaking Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (2019).
Teaching and mentoring. Teaching Assistant for Biorefining: Energy and Products from Renewable Resources (BSE 460) in Spring 2023. Research mentor to undergraduate and graduate students.
Recognition. 2024 AIChE Forest Bioproduct Division Graduate Student Award (first place) and 2024 NGPT-GIE Graduate Student Award.