Leian Chen

Leian Chen is an applied scientist at Amazon.com Inc. She holds a B.Eng. degree in communication engineering from Fudan University, China, and a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Columbia University, USA.

With research expertise ranging from statistical signal processing and stochastic control to machine learning, Leian is interested in addressing industrial challenges, such as in the areas of Internet of Things, smart grids and communication systems. Leian’s work, titled "Quickest Fault Detection in Photovoltaic Systems," was recognized as one of twenty-two cutting-edge approaches worldwide in the International Energy Agency's technical report, "The Use of Advanced Algorithms in PV Failure Monitoring," published in 2021.