2017-09 to 2022-06 | Doctor of Philosophy (School of Physical science and technology, Shanghaitech University)

2013-08 to 2017-06 | undergraduate (College of Marine Geosciences, Ocean University of China)

2026-04 to present | Assistant Researcher (College of Smart Energy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University)

2023-06 to 2026-03 | Postdoctor (College of Smart Energy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University)

2022-07 to 2023-05 | Materials Development Engineer (Envision Intelligent Innovation Dynamics Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.)

1. Ya Chen, Guoxiu Wang*, Zhen Huang*, et al. Gradient-Modified Li-Rich Manganese-Based Oxides Cathodes with Breakthrough of Kinetic Limitation for High-Performance All-Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries. Advanced Materials, 2026, 38(13): e21690.

2. Ya Chen, Doron Aurbach*, Guoxiu Wang*, et al. Engineering Multifunctional Conductive Carbon-based Cathode Additives to Stabilize the High-Performance All-Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries. Materials Today, 2025, 88: 368-381.

3. Ya Chen, Lifeng Cui*, Guoxiu Wang*, et al. The construction of multifunctional solid electrolyte interlayers for stabilizing Li6PS5Cl-based all-solid-state lithium metal batteries. Energy&Environmental Science, 2024, 17(23): 9288-9302.

4. Ya Chen, Lifeng Cui*, Guoxiu Wang*, et al. Elucidating and Minimizing the Space-Charge Layer Effect between NCM Cathode and Li6PS5Cl for Sulfide-Based Solid-State Lithium Batteries. Advanced Energy Materials, 2024, 14(30): 2304443.

5. Ya Chen, Liu Yao, Zhaoyin Wen*, et al. Double-Faced Bond Coupling to Induce an Ultrastable Lithium/Li6PS5Cl Interface for High-Performance All-Solid-State Batteries. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2022, 14 (9): 11950-11961.

6. Ya Chen, Wenwen Li, Zhaoyin Wen*, et al. Sustained Release-Driven Formation of Ultrastable SEI between Li6PS5Cl and Lithium Anode for Sulfide-Based Solid-State Batteries. Advanced Energy Materials, 2021, 11(4): 2002545.

7. Xin Gao, Ya Chen*, Lifeng Cui*, et al. Interface stability of cathode for all-solid-state lithium batteries based on sulfide electrolyte: Current insights and future directions. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 491: 152010.

8. Runjing Xu, Ya Chen*, Lifeng Cui*, et al. Research status and prospect of rechargeable magnesium ion batteries cathode materials. Chinese Chemical Letters, 2024, 35: 109852.

9. Xiaodong Chen, Ya Chen*, Lifeng Cui*, et al. In-situ embedding of ultrasmall MnO nanoparticles into pollen biomass-derived hollow porous N heteroatoms enriched carbon microspheres as high-performance anode for lithium-ion batteries. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023, 473: 145117.

10. Xin Gao#, Ya Chen#, Lifeng Cui*, Guoxiu Wang*, et al. Construction of Multifunctional Conductive Carbon-Based Cathode Additives for Boosting Li6PS5Cl-Based All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries. Nano-Micro Letters, 2025, 17(1): 140.

11. Chujun Zheng#, Ya Chen#, Zhaoyin Wen*, et al. Dynamic lithium-compensation mechanism for densification of garnet-type Li7La3Zr2O12 electrolyte by Li2O atmosphere buffer pair. Nano research, 2024, 17: 6184-6191.

12. Tiefeng Yuan#, Ya Chen#, Lifeng Cui*, et al. Research Progress of Prussian Blue and Its Analogs as High-Performance Cathode Nanomaterials for Sodium-Ion Batteries. Small Methods, 2024, 8(8): 2301372.

13. Xiaodong Chen#, Zhiyuan Zhang#, Ya Chen#, Lifeng Cui*, et al. Research advances in earth-abundant-element-based electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction and oxygen reduction reaction. Energy Materials, 2023, 3(4): 300031.

14. Zhiyang Song, Gan Wang, Ya Chen, Yan Lu, Zhaoyin Wen*. In situ three-dimensional cross-linked carbon nanotube-interspersed SnSb@CNF as freestanding anode for long-term cycling sodium-ion batteries. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023, 463: 142289.

15. Runjing Xu, Xin Gao, Ya Chen, Lifeng Cui*, et al. Research advances of the electrolytes for rechargeable magnesium ion batteries. Materials Today Physics, 2023, 36: 101186.

16. Zengzhong Cheng, Ya Chen, Lei Shi, Meifen Wu, Zhaoyin Wen*. Long-Lifespan Lithium Metal Batteries Enabled by a Hybrid Artificial Solid Electrolyte Interface Layer. ACS Applied Materials& Interfaces, 2023, 15(8):10585-10592.

17. Zhiyang Song, Gan Wang, Ya Chen, Qiang Chang, Yan Lu, Zhaoyin Wen*. Construction of hierarchical NiS@C/rGO heterostructures for enhanced sodium storage. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022, 435: 134633.

18. Qing Wang, Ya Chen, Jun Jin, Zhaoyin Wen*. A new high-capacity cathode for all-solid-state lithium sulfur battery. Solid State Ionics, 2020, 357: 115500.

Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (Grade C) of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No.GZC20240978)-Principal Investigator-Completed.

Shanghai Post-doctoral Excellence Program (Grant No.2023353)-Principal Investigator-Completed.

Chen Ya, Huang Zhen, Zhang Chen, Chen Xiaodong; A high-entropy alloy anode material and its preparation method and application, Application No.: 202610435967.5

Chen Ya, Chen Xiaodong, Cui Lifeng; Conductive agent and preparation method, cathode slurry, cathode sheet, and solid-state battery, Application No.: 202410577449.8

Wen Zhaoyin, Chen Ya, Jin Jun; A sustained-release modification method for solid electrolyte/lithium metal interface and solid-state lithium metal battery, Patent No.: ZL 2020 1 0778592.5

Wen Zhaoyin, Chen Ya, Jin Jun; An all-solid-state lithium metal battery with high-strength and high-conductivity anode coupling interface, Patent No.: ZL 202111229337.6

1.Shanghai Post-doctoral Excellence Program (Grant No.2023353), Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, 2023

2. Outstanding Graduate of ShanghaiTech University, ShanghaiTech University, 2022

3. Outstanding Poster Award at the 6th National Symposium on Solid-State Batteries & the 3rd National Symposium on Metal-Air Batteries, Solid State Ionics Branch of The Chinese Ceramic Society, 2020