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Dr. Baochen Chong is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of artificial intelligence-driven chemistry and autonomous scientific discovery. His primary research areas encompass AI-chemist systems, robotic automation for chemical synthesis, and intelligent robotics for hazardous environments. Dr. Chong’s most transformative contribution is the development of an all-round AI-Chemist—a groundbreaking robotic platform that can autonomously conduct entire experimental workflows, from synthesis to characterization and performance testing. This work, published in 2022 and cited over 160 times, represents a paradigm shift toward fully automated laboratories. In a remarkable demonstration of its capabilities, Dr. Chong’s team used this AI chemist to autonomously synthesize oxygen-producing catalysts from Martian meteorites, a feat published in 2023 with over 110 citations, opening new frontiers for in-situ resource utilization on other planets. He has also contributed to intelligent fire-fighting robots designed for dangerous environments. With total citations exceeding 290 for his most notable works, Dr. Chong is widely recognized as a leading innovator in AI-driven experimental science, pushing the boundaries of what autonomous systems can achieve in chemical research and beyond.