Prof. Chen Receives Westfield University Distinguished Research Award

We are proud to announce that Prof. Yanan Huang has been selected as a recipient of the 2022 Westfield University Distinguished Research Award.

The award, presented at the annual Faculty Excellence Gala, recognizes faculty members who have made exceptional contributions to their fields through sustained, high-impact research. The selection committee cited Prof. Chen’s landmark publications in Nature Nanotechnology, Nature Materials, and JACS, as well as her success in securing $6M+ in external funding over the past decade.

“I am deeply honored by this recognition,” said Prof. Chen. “It truly reflects the hard work and creativity of every student and postdoc who has been part of the Yanan Lab.”

Congratulations, Prof. Chen!