Dr. Fang Chen | Ferrofluid | Best Innovation Award

Xihua University | China

Dr. Fang Chen focuses on the design, characterization, and application of advanced ferrofluids, with a particular emphasis on high-viscosity fluoroether oil-based systems engineered for extreme operational environments. Their work explores how nanoparticle concentration, carrier fluid molecular structure, and magnetic field response collectively influence rheological behavior, microstructural evolution, and magnetoviscous transitions. By uncovering the mechanisms that drive the shift from loose particle aggregates to continuous network structures, they provide critical insights into the factors governing viscosity, yield stress, and field-induced gelation in ultra-dense magnetic fluids. Their research bridges fundamental colloidal science with practical engineering needs, supporting the development of next-generation ferrofluid sealing materials capable of functioning under high pressure, corrosive media, and fluid-rich industrial conditions. Through systematic experimentation and materials innovation, they contribute to advancing magnetic fluid technologies that enhance reliability, performance, and adaptability in harsh and demanding applications.

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