About DeepBrain Academy
Empowering the next generation through deep thinking, strategic games, and academic excellence.
The Vision Behind DeepBrain Academy
DeepBrain Academy is more than a tutoring center. We are a comprehensive learning institution that combines traditional academic foundations with advanced strategic thinking games to build complete intellects.
From Classical Strategy games like Chess and Go to rigorous Math programs, from Literacy development to Programming, we cultivate the strategic minds of tomorrow through rigorous logic and creative problem-solving.
Our unique approach recognizes that true learning goes beyond memorization. We teach students how to think, analyze, strategize, and solve complex problems—skills that will serve them throughout their academic journey and beyond.
Founder's Story
From Setbacks to the World's Top Universities
Dr. Chen's story is not the story of a "perfect student." It is the story of a child who fell behind early, learned differently, and ultimately discovered how deep thinking changes a life.
Early Challenges
As a student, Dr. Chen did not follow the traditional elite-track path:
- Did not get into a key middle school and experienced early academic disappointment
- During high school, due to illness, spent most of his time studying at home through self-directed learning
What could have been a limitation became the foundation of a lifelong insight: True academic excellence is not determined by school labels, but by how the brain learns, adapts, and thinks.
A Journey Defined by Independent Thinking
High School Achievements:
- Gained admission to Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Won First Prize (3rd place overall) in the National High School Mathematics Competition (Fujian Division)
- Selected for the Provincial Math Training Team and the National Winter Math Camp
At Shanghai Jiao Tong University:
- Ranked #1 among over 3,000 students
- Received the Outstanding Student Award
- Published a first-author SCI paper as an undergraduate
- Became the first PhD holder in his extended family
International Excellence:
- GRE Analytical Writing: 6.0/6.0 (Perfect Score, 99%+)
- GRE Verbal: 770/800 (99%)
- Admitted to Princeton University for his PhD
At Princeton University:
- Earned straight A's
- Received multiple prestigious honors including Daniel & Florence Guggenheim Fellowship, Cummins Fellowship, Sayre Prize, and Best Poster Presentation Award (1st Place)
- Became the first Chinese scholar selected for the Branco Weiss Fellowship, one of the world's most selective science fellowships
Educating the Next Generation
Dr. Chen has always believed that education is about people, not resumes.
- Many of his former PhD and postdoctoral trainees are now professors at leading universities worldwide
- Others have gone on to study at Princeton, Harvard, Yale, MIT, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, and Duke
- Has served for years as a Princeton University undergraduate admissions interviewer, giving him rare insight into what top universities truly look for beyond test scores
Why DeepBrain Academy
Our Core Philosophy
DeepBrain Academy was born from Dr. Chen's personal journey—from early setbacks to world-class achievement. It is not a test-prep factory. It is a place where students learn how to think.
Non-linear Growth is Normal
Late bloomers often become deep thinkers. Every student's journey is unique.
Whole-Brain Development
Logic, creativity, memory, spatial reasoning, and metacognition must work together.
Thinking Skills Come First
Strong thinking makes every subject easier—forever. We teach how to think, not just what to memorize.
Based on this philosophy, Dr. Chen created the original
"DeepBrain Thinking Training Method"
Innovation
Innovative Thinking Tools Students Love
Fog-of-War Chess
- Dr. Chen is ranked Top 20 worldwide on Chess.com
- Placed 4th in Round 2 of the 2025 World Championship
Trains reasoning under uncertainty, memory, and strategic decision-making
Go (Weiqi)
- Reached 6-dan level
Trains long-term planning and pattern recognition
Quantum Go
- Invented by Dr. Chen
A groundbreaking cognitive training tool designed for cognitive enhancement, Alzheimer's and dementia prevention research, and advanced executive-function training
Results
Real Results That Matter to Parents
Students trained through DeepBrain Academy have:
- Gained admission to Harvard, Yale, and other top universities
- Demonstrated stronger independent thinking, creativity, and originality
- Shown increased confidence in unfamiliar problems
- Developed long-term learning motivation
Most importantly, they learned how to learn—a skill that lasts a lifetime.
A Message to Parents
If your child:
- Did not start at the "top"
- Learns differently
- Thinks deeply but doesn't always test well
- Has potential that hasn't fully surfaced yet
DeepBrain Academy was built for them.
Not being at the starting line does not prevent a child from reaching the world stage. What matters is teaching the brain how to grow.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Join our community of learners and discover the power of deep thinking.