Educational Background

· Sep. 2013 – Sep. 2016: Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry and Physics, Xiamen University

· Sep. 2010 – Jul. 2013: M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry, Jinan University

· Sep. 2007 – Jul. 2010: B.Sc. in Chemistry (Teacher Training), Qiongzhou University

Professional Experience

· Mar. 2025 – Present: Professor (Level III), Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University

· Sep. 2023 – Present: Associate Dean, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University

· Dec. 2023 – Mar. 2025: Professor, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University

· Dec. 2021 – Dec. 2023: Associate Professor, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University

· Jul. 2019 – Dec. 2023: University-Appointed Professor, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University

· Nov. 2016 – Dec. 2021: Lecturer, Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University

Research Interests

1. Functional polymer materials based on dynamic covalent bonds: design, synthesis, and applications

2. Polymer mechanochemistry

3. Development and application of bio-based coatings and paints

Major Research Achievements

In recent years, I have served as the principal investigator for two National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects (one completed), and 13 provincial/ministerial-level projects (including six key projects). I have published over 50 papers in SCI-indexed journals such as Nature Communications, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Nano Energy, ACS Materials Letters, Macromolecules, and ACS Macro Letters. I hold seven authorized invention patents and have published one textbook. I have supervised students to win 23 awards in provincial and national competitions, including two national silver medals, two national bronze medals, and two provincial gold medals in the "The Challenge Cup" and "Internet plus" competitions.

Selected Publications and Patents

Representative Publications:

(1) X. Guo; F. Gao*; F. Chen; Y. Cheng; W. Li*; L. Shen; Y. Chen*; Enhancing Dynamic Modulation in Covalent Adaptable Networks via Accurate Manipulation of Functional Moieties in Vinylogous Ester Monomers, Macromolecules, 2025, 58(3): 1196-12052 (Cover Article).

(2) F. Chen; F. Gao*; X. Guo; L. Liao; X. Gao*; L. Shen; J. Ma; Enhancing polyacrylate covalent adaptable networks through dynamic protection and deprotection strategies for highly reactive functional monomers, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 507: 160425.

(3) X. Guo; F. Gao*; F. Chen; L. Chen*; X. Gao*; L. Shen ; Fusion of immiscible covalent adaptable networks rooted in Enamine-One and β-Amino ester bonds with robust mechanically and excellent re-processing properties, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 497: 154774.

(4) Z. Song, F. Gao*, W. Zhang, J. Zhong, Y. Wu, Y. Liu, X. Gao*, Liang Shen*, Biobased polyurethane coatings with fast self-healing and tunable mechanical properties derived from curcumin and castor oil. Progress in Organic Coatings, 2023, 183, 107816.

(5) W. Zhang, F Gao*, X. Chen, L. Shen, Y. Chen*, Y. Lin*. Recyclable, degradable and fully bio-based covalent adaptable polymer networks enabled by a dynamic diacetal motif. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2023，11, 7, 3065-3073.

(6) A. Li, H. Ho, S. Barman, S. Lee, F. Gao*, Z. Lin*，Self-powered antibacterial systems in environmental purification, wound healing, and tactile sensing applications，Nano Energy, 2022, 94, 106826.

(7) W. Zhang, F. Gao*, L. Shen, Y. Chen*, Y. Lin*. Unexploited Design and Application of Dynamic Covalent Networks: Phenol-yne Click Reaction and Porous Film Generation. ACS Materials Letters 2022, 4, 2090-2096.

(8) F. Chen, F. Gao,* X. Guo, L. Shen,* Y. Lin*，Tuning dynamics of enamine-one based vitrimer through substituent modulation of secondary amine substrates，Macromolecules，2022, 55, 22, 10124–10133.

(9) X. Guo, F. Gao*, F. Chen, J. Zhong, L. Shen*, C. Lin, Y. Lin*，Dynamic Enamine-one Bond Based Vitrimer via Amino-yne Click Reaction, ACS Macro Letters. 2021, 10, 1186−1190 (Cover Article).

(10) F. Chen, F. Gao*, J. Zhong, L. Shen*, Y. Lin*, Fusion of biobased vinylogous urethane vitrimers with distinct mechanical properties, Materials Chemistry Frontiers, 2020, 4, 2723-2730.

Authorized Patents:

(1) Fei Gao; Lili Chen; Xinru Guo; Feng Liu; Fengbiao Chen; Liang Shen: A recyclable polyacrylate emulsion coating and its preparation method and application, China, ZL202311567305.6, May 28, 2024.

(2) Fei Gao; Lili Chen; Fengbiao Chen; Xinru Guo; Liang Shen: A recyclable thermoset resin with tunable mechanical properties and its preparation method, China, ZL202211517803.5, Sep. 1, 2023.

(3) Fei Gao; Liang Shen; Dongdong Xu; Changqing Fu; Xu Liu; Chongwen Liu: Preparation method of acetylacetate-modified tung oil-based cured coating, China, ZL201811539277.6, Mar. 11, 2022.

(4) Fei Gao; Liang Shen; Dongdong Xu; Jiang Zhong; Zhiyuan Cao: Synthesis method of a novel bis-spiropyrrole chromophore, China, ZL201810923211.0, Apr. 9, 2024.

(5) Fei Gao; Lili Chen; Xinru Guo; Feng Liu; Fengbiao Chen; Liang Shen: Recyclable flame-retardant thermoset resin based on carbonyl-yne-alcohol click reaction and its preparation method and application, China, ZL202311562013.3, Jul. 9, 2024.