Lyufei Chen is an accomplished application scientist at HORIBA Scientific, specializing in A-TEEM fluorescence spectroscopy. And the petite expert has a bit of mischief in her nature.
A-TEEM, in fact, involves the simultaneous acquisition of absorbance, transmission, and fluorescence Excitation Emission Matrixes, resulting in a true fingerprint of a chemical substance.
Lyufei’s journey to becoming a scientist and her passion for STEM fields started early in her life, and you could say, she had a burning desire to pursue science.
Lyufei grew up in a village called Zhuzhou, in the city of Zhuzhou, located in the Hunan Province of China. From a young age, she exhibited a strong curiosity and interest in science, always tinkering with things and trying to understand how these things worked. One of her earliest memories is attempting to build a lamp in third grade, which unfortunately resulted in a small fire. Despite the mishap, this experience sparked her interest and further fueled her desire to become a scientist.
Throughout her education, Lyufei remained committed to her dream of becoming a scientist. She pursued an undergraduate degree in Material Science, which encompassed various branches of chemistry and physical sciences. At the time, she specialized in polymers.
During her time in college, she continued to engage in research and joined the lab of a professor in her department. After completing her undergraduate degree, she took the next step toward her goal by enrolling in a Ph.D. program in Materials Science at Stony Brook University on Long Island, New York, in the United States.
While working on her Ph.D., Lyufei developed a keen interest in nanomaterials and worked on projects involving silica microspheres and iron oxide nanomaterials for catalyst applications. She also had the opportunity to collaborate with Brookhaven National Laboratory, gaining access to cutting-edge instruments and working in concert with prominent scientists.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is a multipurpose research institution operated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). It is one of the 10 national laboratories overseen by the department and Brookhaven specializes in a wide range of scientific disciplines, including nuclear and particle physics, chemistry, and energy research.
Lyufei's drive to help people and solve real-world problems through science led her to her current position at HORIBA Scientific. As an application scientist specializing in A-TEEM molecular fingerprinting, she works closely with customers in the biopharma and pharmaceutical industries. Her role involves addressing technical challenges and offering solutions using A-TEEM technology. She finds great fulfillment in using her expertise to assist clients in their research and development endeavors, ultimately contributing to advancements in these industries.
One of the problems she’s addressed is QC/QA in the biopharma industry, where vaccines are grown in eggs that must be free from yolk components. She has demonstrated to these biopharma companies that A-TEEM can be used to QC this process before the product is contaminated and produced into useless materials.
Beyond her work in the lab, Lyufei is also deeply committed to promoting women in science and engineering. During her time at Stony Brook, she actively participated in the Women in Science and Engineering Program (WISE). She volunteered her time to organize summer camps and after-school programs to encourage and mentor young girls, introducing them to the wonders of STEM fields. She believes in empowering and inspiring the next generation of female scientists, contributing to a more diverse and inclusive scientific community.
Lyufei's journey is a testament to her unwavering passion for science and her dedication to making a positive impact in the world. Her ambition to become a subject matter expert in her field and to continue helping others through her knowledge and experience reflects her true essence as a scientist and a compassionate individual.
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