Dr Yi-chieh Chen
Senior Lecturer
Chemical and Process Engineering
Personal statement
Personal statement
Spectroscopy has been the centre of my research interest and career. My aim is to apply advance spectroscopic techniques to investigate nanostructure materials for optical sensing applications. I am especially familiar with Raman and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, light scattering spectroscopy and surface plasmon spectroscopy. My current research project focuses on the development of robust optical measurement-interpretation platform by utilising UV-vis-NIR spectroscopy in the fields of process analysis and biomedical diagnostics. I am also interested in applying the concept to other spectroscopic techniques to overcome challenges in instrumentation and analysis of measurements. I am currently leading the Measurement and Analytics Team in Strathclyde. My long term goal is to lead integration of analytical science to provide solutions for challenges faced in scientific and industrial communities.
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Publications
- Development and characterisation of optical fibre-based pH sensor
- Debnath Shaon, Roy Sudipta, Chen Yi-Chieh, Green Todd, Hinds Gareth
- Sensing Technology Vol 4 (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1080/28361466.2026.2665091
- Mechanics-free speckle contrast optical spectroscopy with liquid-lens-based adaptive illumination
- Zhang Yuanzhe, Pan Mingliang, Li Chenxu, Qin Ding, Chen Yi-Chieh, Li David Day-Uei
- Optics Letters Vol 51, pp. 2524-2527 (2026)
- https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.591744
- Development of a spatially offset Raman spectroscopy probe for monitoring pharmaceutical drying
- Al-Attili Mais, Ferreira Carla, Price Chris, Faulds Karen, Chen Yi-Chieh
- Chemical Engineering Research and Design Vol 192, pp. 510-520 (2023)
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2023.02.041
- Deep Learning methods for solid loading prediction from in-line Chord Length Distributions (CLDs)
- Moreno Irene, Boyle Christopher, Ferreira Carla, Chen Yi-Chieh, Brown Cameron, Tachtatzis Christos, Andonovic Ivan, Sefcik Jan, Cardona Javier
- Advances in Process Analytics and Control Technologies (2022)
- Effect of oscillatory flow conditions on crystalliser fouling investigated through non-invasive imaging
- Sheridan Rachel, Cardona Javier, Tachtatzis Christos, Chen Yi-Chieh, Cleary Alison, Briggs Naomi E B, Florence Alastair, Atkinson Robert, Michie Craig, Andonovic Ivan, Sefcik Jan
- Chemical Engineering Science Vol 252 (2022)
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2021.117188
- Multidimensional particle characterisation from in-situ imaging using deep learning and transfer learning
- Boyle Christopher, Ferreira Carla, Chen Yi-Chieh, Tachtatzis Christos, Andonovic Ivan, Brown Cameron, Sefcik Jan, Cardona Javier
- 21st International Symposium on Industrial Crystallisation (2021)
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Professional Activities
- Pharmaceutical Drying Monitoring using Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy: An industrial compound case study for advancing solvent monitoring
- Speaker
- 3/3/2026
- Enhancing Pharmaceutical Drying Monitoring Through Depth-Resolved Raman Spectroscopy: A novel Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy (SORS) probe for in-line process monitoring
- Speaker
- 3/3/2026
- International Forum for Process Analysis & Control (IFPAC)
- Participant
- 2/3/2026
- Spatially resolved Raman spectroscopy for Pharmaceutical Drying process – a development of an advanced PAT tool for process sustainability and efficiency
- Speaker
- 2/3/2026
- Understanding Solvent Monitoring Challenges in Pharmaceutical Drying Through In-Line Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy
- Contributor
- 24/4/2025
- Strategic Themes - IEEE Distinguished Lecture Series – GE Gas Measurement Sensor Technologies
- Participant
- 26/11/2024
Projects
- UDLA 2527 University of Strathclyde | Paterson, Dylan
- Outram, Victoria (Principal Investigator) Chen, Yi-Chieh (Co-investigator) Paterson, Dylan (Research Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2025 - 01-Jan-2029
- KTP - ScotBio. Intensifying production requires sophisticated monitoring and control solutions. The project will deliver expertise in chemical and process engineering and will shorten time to market and help automate key processes.
- Chen, Yi-Chieh (Principal Investigator) Mulheran, Paul (Co-investigator)
- 09-Jan-2020 - 08-Jan-2023
- Portable multi-sensor platform for quality assessment of plastic bales
- Chen, Yi-Chieh (Principal Investigator) Andonovic, Ivan (Co-investigator) Cardona Amengual, Javier (Co-investigator) Cleary, Alison (Co-investigator) Tachtatzis, Christos (Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2020 - 31-Jan-2020
- Portable multi-sensor platforms for quality assessment of plastic bales
- Zimbitas, Georgina (Researcher) Chen, Yi-Chieh (Principal Investigator) Cardona Amengual, Javier (Principal Investigator) Tachtatzis, Christos (Principal Investigator)
- Regulators like SEPA play an important role to safeguard the environment and to inspect regulatory compliance of the recycler. Equipping inspectors with quick, reliable and usable tools to capture credible evidence for any non-compliance would greatly enhance the regulator’s reputation and reduce violation within the sector. In order to aid in this, an integrated approach is implemented to leverage the advances in sensor (imaging and FTIR/NIR spectroscopy) technology and artificial intelligence, thus allowing for effective and efficient inspection of bales of waste plastic, on-site and kerbside.
- 01-Jan-2020 - 01-Jan-2021
- Spatially and angularly resolved Raman and vis-NIR spectroscopy for in-line pharmaceutical drying process
- Chen, Yi-Chieh (Principal Investigator)
- 03-Jan-2019 - 30-Jan-2022
- Study of natural rubber polymerisation kinetics using online monitoring system for rubber industrial applications
- Prapainainar, Paweena (Principal Investigator) Chen, Yi-Chieh (Principal Investigator)
- 01-Jan-2017 - 31-Jan-2018
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Contact
Dr
Yi-chieh
Chen
Senior Lecturer
Chemical and Process Engineering
Email: yichieh.chen@strath.ac.uk
Tel: 574 5306