Zhen Chen

Zhen Chen has a diverse work experience in the field of LED technology. Zhen started their career at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research & Technology Centre, where they worked as a Research Fellow and focused on white LED research and development. Zhen then joined the University of South Carolina as a Postdoctoral Fellow, where they worked on deep UV LED design and growth.

Later, Chen moved to UC Santa Barbara as an Associate Project Scientist and worked on various projects related to GaN-based LEDs, including design, growth, and characterization. Zhen also contributed to the development of GaN-based solar cells.

Chen then transitioned to the industry and joined Bridgelux, Inc. as an EPI R&D Manager and later as a Senior Scientist/Project Leader. Here, they led projects to develop high-power LEDs and improved their performance and output power.

After their tenure at Bridgelux, Inc., Chen worked at GSR Venture, Latticepower Corp. as a VP of EPI and Technology Adviser. In this role, they managed the Epi R&D, engineering, production, equipment, and characterization sessions. Zhen also led projects to improve LED performance, increase output, enhance yield, and reduce cost.

Currently, Chen is working at Glo-USA as a VP of EPI. Here, they lead a team in the development of novel RGB microLED technology and makes significant contributions to improve various aspects of microLED performance.

Throughout their career, Zhen Chen has consistently demonstrated their expertise in LED technology, with a focus on improving performance, increasing output, enhancing yield, and reducing costs.

Zhen Chen pursued their education in a chronological manner, starting with a Bachelor of Science degree in Semiconductor Physics and Devices from Sichuan University, which they obtained from 1990 to 1994. Zhen then proceeded to complete a Master of Science degree in Condensed State Physics from the same institution from 1996 to 1999. Zhen Chen furthered their education by pursuing a PhD degree in Materials Physics and Chemistry at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences from 1999 to 2002.