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Dr. Chen’s research focuses on enhancing the resilience of soil and water systems to land use and cover changes, particularly in the context of anthropogenic activities (e.g., agriculture) and landscape-scale disturbances (e.g., wildfires and hurricanes), through biogeochemical cycling (e.g., water, carbon, and nitrogen). He integrates disciplines such as biogeochemistry, environmental engineering, process engineering, and computational science to develop innovative and sustainable solutions that address critical environmental challenges, including climate change, pollution, and ecosystem degradation. His research interests encompass soil and water quality, water reuse, resource recovery, and emerging contaminants.