Chen Nengkuan, male, Han nationality, is a native of Cili, Hunan Province. He graduated from Tangshan Jiaotong University in 1946 and received his master's degree and doctor's degree from Yele University in 1948 and 1950, respectively.
Chen has long been engaged in research on metal physics and material science. He solved a series of theories and problems of significant application in the field of single crystallization deformation of multiple metals, recrystallization and the performance of such materials under high temperature and high pressure. His research on the engineering physics of interdisciplinary subjects made significant contributions to the study and manufacture of atomic bombs and hydrogen bombs.
Chen is an academician of the Chinese Academy of Arts and Sciences.