Zhuojun Chen

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Zhuojun Chen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence and craniofacial surgery, with a primary focus on developing deep learning solutions for congenital malformations. His most impactful work, "CLPNet: Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery Support With Deep Learning" (2019, 23 citations), addresses the most common congenital malformation in the oral and maxillofacial region. Chen recognized that the success of cleft lip and palate repair surgery critically depends on the precise design of surgical markers and incisions—a challenge particularly acute in general hospitals where specialized expertise may be limited. By creating CLPNet, he introduced a deep learning framework that assists surgeons in planning and executing these delicate procedures, potentially improving outcomes for thousands of patients worldwide. His work exemplifies the transformative potential of AI in surgical planning, bridging the gap between advanced computational methods and clinical practice. Chen's contributions are especially notable for their direct clinical applicability, offering a scalable solution to a complex surgical challenge that affects approximately 1 in 700 newborns globally.