2025

77. Guo, K., Niu, Z., Tu, Z., Chen, C.* (2025). Rapidly dissolving nanofiber filters for efficient sampling and on-site detection of airborne bacteria. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 485, 136850.

76. Xiao, C., Huang, W., Guo, K., Chen, C.* (2025). Advanced algorithm for locating an air contaminant source by means of a sensing robot with pre-calculated air contaminant distribution database. Building and Environment, 269, 112353.

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2024

75. Zhang, H., Pan, Y., Deng, C., Niu, Z., You, R., Chen, C.* (2024). Experimental investigation of interpersonal particle transport in an aircraft cabin mockup with nanofiber air filters. Science of the Total Environment, 954, 176059.

74. Niu, Z., He, Q.*, Chen, C.* (2024). A PM2.5 pollution-level adaptive air filtration system based on elastic filters for reducing energy consumption. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 478, 135546.

73. Guo, K., Wan, Z., Jiang, Y., Ho, K.-F.*, Chen, C.* (2024). A liquid culture method assisted by ATP analysis for accelerating laboratory experiments on ultraviolet disinfection of airborne bacteria. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 478, 135518.

72. Huang, W., Pan, Y., Zhou, Y., Chen, C.* (2024). Optimal location design for multiple far-UVC lamps to enhance indoor bioaerosol disinfection by CFD-based Bayesian optimization. Building and Environment, 264, 111948.

71. Dai, H.K., An, Y., Huang, W., Chen, C.* (2024). Design optimization of floor plan for public housing buildings in Hong Kong with consideration of natural ventilation, noise, and daylighting. Building and Environment, 263, 111865.

70. Pan, Y.^, Zhang, H.^, Huang, W., Liu, W., You, R., Chen, C.* (2024). Enhancing removal of air contaminants in existing aircraft cabins by optimizing supply air direction based on Re-field synergy and Bayesian optimization. Science of the Total Environment, 928, 172363.

69. Dai, H.K., Shi, Y., Chen, C.* (2024). Developing a deep neural network model for predicting ventilation rates in public housing buildings in Hong Kong. Energy and Buildings, 307, 113993.

68. Huang, W., Chen, C.* (2024). Fast prediction of particle transport in complex indoor environments using a Lagrangian-Markov chain model with coarse grids. Energy and Buildings, 306, 113910.

67. Guo, K., Chen, C.* (2024). Investigation of far-UVC (222 nm) disinfection of bioaerosols deposited on surfaces with different material properties. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 465, 133358.

66. Huang, W., Guo, K., Pan, Y., Chen, C.* (2024). Enhancing the effectiveness of bioaerosol disinfection in indoor environments by optimizing far-UVC lamp locations based on Markov chain model. Science of the Total Environment, 912, 168803.

65. Bian, Y.^, Niu, Z^., Zhang, C., Pan, Y., Wang, Y.*, Chen, C.* (2024). Encrusting MOF nanoparticles onto nanofibers via spray-initiated synthesis to boost the filtration performances of nanofiber membranes. Separation and Purification Technology, 331, 125569.

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2023

64. Guo, K., Pan, Y., Chan, H.F.R., Ho, K.-F., Chen, C.* (2023). Far-UVC disinfection of airborne and surface virus in indoor environments: laboratory experiments and numerical simulations. Building and Environment, 245, 110900.

63. Yu, X., Chan, H.F.R., Xiao, C., Chen, C.* (2023). Cheaper radiative cooling paint by milling larger glass bubbles. Energy and Buildings, 298, 113578.

62. Pan, Y., Guo, K., Lin, C.-H., Wei, D., Ho, K.-F., Chen, C.* (2023). Developing a survival probability-based Lagrangian model for predicting ultraviolet disinfection of bioaerosols in enclosed environments. Building and Environment, 244, 110765.

61. Pan, Y., Huang, W., Dai, H.K., Bian, Y., Ho, K.-F.*, Chen, C.* (2023). Evaluation of intervention measures in reducing the driver’s exposure to respiratory particles in a taxi with infected passengers. Science of the Total Environment, 902, 166099.

60. An, Y., Chen, C.* (2023). Energy-efficient control of indoor PM2.5 and thermal comfort in a real room using deep reinforcement learning. Energy and Buildings, 295, 113340.

59. Pan, Y., Xia, T., Guo, K., An, Y., Chen, C.* (2023). Predicting spatial distribution of ultraviolet irradiance and disinfection of exhaled bioaerosols with a modified irradiance model. Building and Environment, 228, 109792.

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2022

58. An, Y., Niu, Z., Chen, C.* (2022). Smart control of window and air cleaner for mitigating indoor PM2.5 with reduced energy consumption based on deep reinforcement learning. Building and Environment, 224, 109583. (Best Paper Award for a Young Author, Building and Environment Journal, 2022)

57. Pan, Y., Zhang, H., Niu, Z., An, Y., Chen, C.* (2022). Boundary conditions for exhaled airflow from a cough with a surgical or N95 mask. Indoor Air, 32, e13088.

56. Niu, Z., Xiao, C., Mo, J., Zhang, L., Chen, C.* (2022). Investigating the influence of metal-organic framework loading on filtration performance of electrospun nanofiber air filters. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 14, 27096–27106. 

55. Xia, T.^, Guo, K.^, Pan, Y., An, Y., Chen, C.* (2022). Temporal and spatial far-ultraviolet disinfection of exhaled bioaerosols in a mechanically ventilated space. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 436, 129241.

54. Huang, W., Wang, K., Hung, C.-T., Chow, K.-M., Tsang, D., Lai, R.W.-M., Xu, R.H., Yeoh, E.-K., Ho, K.-F.*, Chen, C.* (2022). Evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in COVID-19 isolation wards: on-site sampling and numerical analysis. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 436, 129152.

53. Yu, X., Yao, F., Huang, W., Xu, D., Chen, C.* (2022). Enhanced radiative cooling paint with broken glass bubbles. Renewable Energy, 194, 129−136.

52. Bian, Y.*, Niu, Z., Wang, S., Pan, Y., Zhang, L., Chen, C.* (2022). Removal of size-dependent submicron particles using metal-organic framework-based nanofiber air filters. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 14, 23570−23576.

51. Dai, H.K., Chen, C.* (2022). Air infiltration rates in residential units of a public housing estate in Hong Kong. Building and Environment, 219, 109211.

50. Huang, W., An, Y., Pan, Y., Li, J., Chen, C.* (2022). Predicting transient particle transport in periodic ventilation using Markov chain model with pre-stored transition probabilities. Building and Environment, 211, 108730.

49. Huang, W., Chen, C.* (2022). An improved Markov chain model with modified turbulence diffusion for predicting indoor particle transport. Building and Environment, 209, 108682.

 

2021

48. Xia, T., Qi, Y., Dai, X., Liu, J., Xiao, C., You, R., Lai, D., Liu, J.*, Chen, C.* (2021). Estimating long-term time-resolved indoor PM2.5 of outdoor and indoor origin using easily-obtainable inputs. Indoor Air, 31, 2020–2032.

47. Yu, X., Chan, J., Chen, C.* (2021). Review of radiative cooling materials: performance evaluation and design approaches. Nano Energy, 88, 106259. (Google Scholar citations: 200+)

46. An, Y., Xia, T., You, R., Lai, D., Liu, J., Chen, C.* (2021). A reinforcement learning approach for control of window behavior to reduce indoor PM2.5 concentrations in naturally ventilated buildings. Building and Environment, 200, 107978.

45. Dai, H.K., Huang, W., Fu, L., Lin, C.-H., Wei, D., Dong, Z., You, R., Chen, C.* (2021). Investigation of pressure drop in flexible ventilation ducts under different compression ratios and bending angles. Building Simulation, 14, 1251–1261.

44. Yu, X., Chen, C.* (2021). Coupling spectral-dependent radiative cooling with building energy simulation. Building and Environment, 197, 107841.

43. Wang, L.^, Bian, Y.^, Lim, C.K., Lee P.K.H., Chen, C.*, Zhang, L.*, Daoud, W.A.*, Zi, Y.* (2021). Tribo-charge enhanced hybrid air filter masks for efficient particulate matter capture with greatly extended service life. Nano Energy, 85, 106015.

42. Pan, Y., Chen, C.* (2021). Exploring the relationship between particle deposition and near-wall turbulence quantities in the built environment. Building and Environment, 196, 107814.

41. Niu, Z.^, Bian, Y.^, Xia, T., Zhang, L.*, Chen, C.* (2021). An optimization approach for fabricating electrospun nanofiber air filters with minimized pressure drop for indoor PM2.5 control. Building and Environment, 188, 107449.

40. Xia, T., Chen, C.* (2021). Evolution of pressure drop across electrospun nanofiber filters clogged by solid particles and its influence on indoor particulate air pollution control. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 402, 123479.

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2020

39. Liu, W., van Hooff, T., An, Y., Hu, S., Chen, C.* (2020). Modeling transient particle transport in transient indoor airflow by fast fluid dynamics with the Markov chain method. Building and Environment, 186, 107323.

38. Pan, Y., Lin, C.-H., Wei, D., Dong, Z., Chen, C.* (2020). Computer-aided design of a new cabin supply air nozzle in commercial airplanes for reducing particle deposition. Building and Environment, 186, 107324.

37. Xia, T., Bian, Y., Shi, S., Zhang, L., Chen, C.* (2020). Influence of nanofiber window screens on indoor PM2.5 of outdoor origin and ventilation rate: an experimental and modeling study. Building Simulation, 13, 873–886.

36. Bian, Y.^, Wang, S.^, Jin, D., Wang, R.*, Chen, C.*, Zhang, L.* (2020). A general anion exchange strategy to transform metal-organic framework embedded nanofibers into high-performance lithium-ion capacitors. Nano Energy, 75, 104935.

35. Bian, Y., Chen, C., Wang, R., Wang, S., Pan, Y., Zhao, B., Chen, C.*, Zhang, L.* (2020). Effective removal of particles down to 15 nm using scalable metal-organic framework-based nanofiber filters. Applied Materials Today, 20, 100653.

34. Pan, Y., Lin, C.-H., Wei, D., Chen, C.* (2020). Influence of surface roughness on particle deposition distribution around multi-slot cabin supply air nozzles of commercial airplanes. Building and Environment, 176, 106870.

33. Yu, X., Chen, C.* (2020). A simulation study for comparing the cooling performance of different daytime radiative cooling materials. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 209, 110459.

32. Xia, T., Chen, C.* (2020). Toward understanding the evolution of incense particles on nanofiber filter media: its influence on PM2.5 removal efficiency and pressure drop. Building and Environment, 172, 106725.

31. Bian, Y., Wang, S., Zhang, L.*, Chen, C.* (2020). Influence of fiber diameter, filter thickness, and packing density on PM2.5 removal efficiency of electrospun nanofiber air filters for indoor applications. Building and Environment, 170, 106628. (Google Scholar citations: 100+)

 

2019

30. Liu, W.*, You, R., Chen, C.* (2019). Modeling transient particle transport by fast fluid dynamics with the Markov chain method. Building Simulation, 12, 881–889.

29. Lai, D.*, Chen, C.* (2019). Comparison of the linear regression, multinomial logit, and ordered probability models for predicting the distribution of thermal sensation. Energy and Buildings, 188–189, 269–277.

28. Pan, Y., Lin, C.-H., Wei, D., Chen, C.* (2019). Experimental measurements and large eddy simulation of particle deposition distribution around a multi-slot diffuser. Building and Environment, 150, 156–163.

27. Xia, T., Chen, C.* (2019). Differentiating between indoor exposure to PM2.5 of indoor and outdoor origin using time-resolved monitoring data. Building and Environment, 147, 528–539. (ISIAQ Student Travel Award, Healthy Buildings 2019 Asia and Pacific Rim (HB2019 Asia))

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2018

26. Chen, C.*, Zhao, B., Lai, D., Liu, W. (2018). A simple method for differentiating direct and indirect exposure to exhaled contaminants in mechanically ventilated rooms. Building Simulation, 11, 1039–1051. 

25. Bian, Y., Wang, R., Ting S.H., Chen, C.*, Zhang, L.* (2018). Electrospun SF/PVA nanofiber filters for highly-efficient PM2.5 capture. IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, 17, 934–939.

24. Liu, C.*, Yang, J., Ji, S., Lu, Y., Wu, P., Chen, C.* (2018). Influence of natural ventilation rate on indoor PM2.5 deposition. Building and Environment, 144, 357–364.

23. Bian, Y., Wang, R., Wang, S., Yao, C., Ren, W., Chen, C.*, Zhang, L.* (2018). Metal-organic frameworks-based nanofiber filters for effective indoor air quality control. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 6, 15807–15814. (Google Scholar citations: 200+)

22. Bian, Y., Zhang, L.*, Chen, C.* (2018). Experimental and modeling study of pressure drop across electrospun nanofiber air filters. Building and Environment, 142, 244–251. 

21. Lai, D., Chen, C., Liu, W., Shi, Y., Chen, C.* (2018). An ordered probability model for predicting outdoor thermal comfort. Energy and Buildings, 168, 261–271.

20. Xia, T., Bian, Y., Zhang, L., Chen, C.* (2018). Relationship between pressure drop and face velocity for electrospun nanofiber filters. Energy and Buildings, 158, 987–999. (Google Scholar citations: 100+)

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2017

19. Shi, S., Bian, Y., Zhang, L., Chen, C.* (2017). A method for assessing the performance of nanofiber films coated on window screens in reducing residential exposures to PM2.5 of outdoor origin in Beijing. Indoor Air, 27, 1190–1200. 

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2016​

18. Chen, C., Lin, C.-H., Wei, D., Chen, Q. (2016). Modeling particle deposition on the surfaces around a multi-slot diffuser. Building and Environment, 107, 79–89.

17. Chen, C., Zhang, X., Groll, E., McKibben, A., Long, N., Dexter, M., Chen, Q. (2016). A method of assessing the energy cost saving from using an effective door closer. Energy and Buildings, 118, 329–338.

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2015

16. Chen, C., Liu, W., Lin, C.-H., Chen, Q. (2015). Comparing the Markov chain model with the Eulerian and Lagrangian models for indoor transient particle transport simulations. Aerosol Science and Technology, 49, 857–871.

15. Chen, C., Liu, W., Lin, C.-H., Chen, Q. (2015). A Markov chain model for predicting transient particle transport in enclosed environments. Building and Environment, 90, 30–36.

14. Chen, C., Liu, W., Lin, C.-H., Chen, Q. (2015). Accelerating the Lagrangian method for modeling transient particle transport in indoor environments. Aerosol Science and Technology, 49, 351–361.

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2014​

13. Chen, C., Lin, C.-H., Jiang, Z., Chen, Q. (2014). Simplified models for exhaled airflow from a cough with the mouth covered. Indoor Air, 24, 580–591. (Best Student Paper Award, the 13th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate (Indoor Air 2014))

12. Chen, C., Zhu, J., Qu, Z., Lin, C.-H., Jiang, Z., Chen, Q. (2014). Systematic study of person-to-person contaminant transport in mechanically ventilated spaces (RP-1458). HVAC&R Research, 20, 80–91.  

11. Chen, C., Lin, C.-H., Long, Z., Chen, Q. (2014). Predicting transient particle transport in enclosed environments with the combined computational fluid dynamics and Markov chain method. Indoor Air, 24, 81–92.  

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2013​

10. Chen, C., Liu, W., Li, F., Lin, C.-H., Liu, J., Pei, J., Chen, Q. (2013). A hybrid model for investigating transient particle transport in enclosed environments. Building and Environment, 62, 45–54.

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2012​

9. Chen, C., Zhao, B., Weschler, C.J. (2012). Indoor exposure to outdoor PM10: assessing its influence on the relationship between PM10 and short-term mortality in U.S. cities. Epidemiology, 23, 870–878. (Google Scholar citations: 100+)

8. Chen, C., Zhao, B., Weschler, C.J. (2012). Assessing the influence of indoor exposure to "outdoor ozone" on the relationship between ozone and short-term mortality in US communities. Environmental Health Perspectives, 120, 235–240. (Google Scholar citations: 100+)

7. Chen, C., Zhao, B., Zhou, W., Jiang, X., Tan, Z. (2012). A methodology for predicting particle penetration factor through cracks of windows and doors for actual engineering application. Building and Environment, 47, 339–348. (Best Paper Award, Building and Environment Journal, 2012; Google Scholar citations: 100+)

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2011​

6. Chen, C., Zhao, B., Yang, X., Li, Y. (2011). Role of two-way airflow owing to temperature difference in severe acute respiratory syndrome transmission: revisiting the largest nosocomial severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak in Hong Kong. Journal of the Royal Society Interface, 8, 699–710.

5. Chen, C., Zhao, B., Yang, X. (2011). Preventing the entry of outdoor particles with the indoor positive pressure control method: Analysis of influencing factors and cost. Building and Environment, 46, 1167–1173.

4. Chen, C., Zhao, B., Yang, X. (2011). Impact of two-way air flow due to temperature difference on preventing the entry of outdoor particles using indoor positive pressure control method. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 186, 1290–1299.

3. Chen, C., Zhao, B. (2011). Review of relationship between indoor and outdoor particles: I/O ratio, infiltration factor and penetration factor. Atmospheric Environment, 45, 275–288. (Google Scholar citations: 1,100+)

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2010​

2. Chen, C., Zhao, B., Cui, W., Dong, L., An, N., Ouyang, X. (2010). The effectiveness of an air cleaner in controlling droplet/aerosol particle dispersion emitted from a patient's mouth in the indoor environment of dental clinics. Journal of the Royal Society Interface, 7, 1105–1118. (Google Scholar citations: 100+)

1. Chen, C., Zhao, B. (2010). Some questions on dispersion of human exhaled droplets in ventilation room: answers from numerical investigation. Indoor Air, 20, 95–111. (Google Scholar citations: 200+)

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