Timothy Bo Yuan CHEN

With his expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and molecular dynamics (MD), Dr. Chen has established himself as an expert in the fields of multiscale fire modelling, multiphase flows, and heat and mass transfer. Dr. Chen's research focuses on the pyrolysis and combustion of bio-inspired flame-retarded polymer composites. He has developed in-house simulation fire codes that address various fire safety topics, including wildland fires, fire whirls, combustible cladding, and fire risk assessment. Additionally, his expertise extends to computational materials science, where he employs novel MD simulation techniques to investigate polymer thermal degradation, flame retardants, two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, and other novel materials theories.

[2026] A mechanistic study on the concentration-dependent pyrolysis behavior of 3D cross-linked epoxy/TPP networks via ReaxFF-MD. Jiliang, H., Chen, T. B. Y., Chen, Q., Shao, Z., Wang, H. & Tan, B., 1 Nov 2026, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 547, 20 p., 180552. [2026] An atomistic study of the pyrolysis mechanism of polyurethane by ReaxFF molecular dynamics. Chen, Q., Chen, T. B. Y., Yang, W. J., De Cachinho Cordeiro, I. M. & Yuen, R. K. K., Aug 2026, In: Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 207, 15 p., 109854. [2026] Morphological and ReaxFF study on active site in zeolite structure for polypropylene upcycling towards high gas yield production. Tian, C., Yuen, A. C. Y., Cordeiro, I. M. D. C., Chen, Q., Jia, M., Chen, T. B. Y., Chan, Q. N. & Huang, X., 19 Jul 2026, In: