Yu-An Chen is a distinguished Full Professor and Doctoral Supervisor in the College of Materials Science and Engineering at Chongqing University (CQU) in Chongqing, China. CQU is widely recognized as a top-tier global research institution under China's prestigious Double First-Class university initiative. With an illustrious career spanning over four decades, Professor Chen has established himself as a prominent authority in advanced metallurgy and materials characterization. He currently plays an influential role as the Deputy Director of the National Magnesium Alloy Materials Engineering Technology Research Center, which is the world's largest research base dedicated to advanced magnesium alloy development.