Emeritus Professor Jin Zou
Emeritus Professor

Jin Zou

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Background

Jin Zou is an Emeritus Professor in the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering (Materials Engineering) and an affiliated Professor in the Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis at the University of Queensland, Australia. Professor Zou earned his Master’s degree from the University of Science and Technology, Beijing in 1985 and PhD from the University of Sydney in 1994. Through his postgraduate studies, Professor Zou was trained as a transmission electron microscopist. After his PhD, he worked in the Australian Key Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis at the University of Sydney for 10 years with several Australian fellowships, including an Australian Postdoctoral fellowship and a Queen Elizabeth II fellowship. Professor Zou moved to UQ to take up a teaching-and-research position from July 2003. In 2009, Professor Zou won an inaugural ARC Future Fellowship (FT3 - Professor level). In 2021, Professor Zou became an Emeritus Professor.

Over the years, Professor Zou's research interest has been focused on the understanding of the evolution of advanced, smart and nano-scaled materials and the understanding of fundamental properties of these materials through detailed correlating their fabrication and demonstrated properties with their morphological, structural and chemical characteristics (determined by electron microscopy); and on the formation of high-performance functional nanomaterials and their advanced applications, particular in the fields of energy and environmental protection. So far, Professor Zou published over 750 SCI articles with most of them published in leading international journals, which have attracted over 41,000 citations and led to an H-index of 101.

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Emeritus Professor Jin Zou is:
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Fields of research

Materials engineering

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879 works between 1986 and 2025
All (879) Journal Article (707) Book Chapter (16) Conference Publication (151) Other Outputs (2) Edited Outputs (3)

361 - 380 of 879 works

2012

Journal Article

Optimization of ionic conductivity in solid electrolytes through dopant-dependent defect cluster analysis

Li, Zhi-Peng, Mori, Toshiyuki, Zou, Jin and Drennan, John (2012). Optimization of ionic conductivity in solid electrolytes through dopant-dependent defect cluster analysis. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 14 (23), 8369-8375. doi: 10.1039/c2cp40845g

Optimization of ionic conductivity in solid electrolytes through dopant-dependent defect cluster analysis

2012

Journal Article

Synthesis, growth mechanism and thermal stability of copper nanoparticles encapsulated by multi-layer graphene

Wang, Shiliang, Huang, Xiaolin, He, Yuehui, Huang, Han, Wu, Yueqin, Hou, Lizhen, Liu, Xinli, Yang, Taimin, Zou, Jin and Huang, Baiyun (2012). Synthesis, growth mechanism and thermal stability of copper nanoparticles encapsulated by multi-layer graphene. Carbon, 50 (6), 2119-2125. doi: 10.1016/j.carbon.2011.12.063

Synthesis, growth mechanism and thermal stability of copper nanoparticles encapsulated by multi-layer graphene

2012

Journal Article

Rationally designed functional macroporous materials as new adsorbents for efficient phosphorus removal

Yang, Jie, Yuan, Pei, Chen, Hsin-Yi, Zou, Jin, Yuan, Zhiguo and Yu, Chengzhong (2012). Rationally designed functional macroporous materials as new adsorbents for efficient phosphorus removal. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22 (19), 9983-9990. doi: 10.1039/c2jm16681j

Rationally designed functional macroporous materials as new adsorbents for efficient phosphorus removal

2012

Journal Article

Growth and properties of III-V compound semiconductor heterostructure nanowires (vol 26, 014035, 2011)

Gao, Q., Tan, H. H.., Jackson, H. E., Smith, L. M., Yarrison-Rice, J. M., Zou, J. and Jagadish, C. (2012). Growth and properties of III-V compound semiconductor heterostructure nanowires (vol 26, 014035, 2011). Semiconductor Science and Technology, 27 (5) 059501, 059501. doi: 10.1088/0268-1242/27/5/059501

Growth and properties of III-V compound semiconductor heterostructure nanowires (vol 26, 014035, 2011)

2012

Journal Article

Formation of coupled three-dimensional GeSi quantum dot crystals

Ma, Y. J., Zhong, Z., Lv, Q., Zhou, T., Yang, X. J., Fan, Y. L., Wu, Y. Q., Zou, J. and Jiang, Z. M. (2012). Formation of coupled three-dimensional GeSi quantum dot crystals. Applied Physics Letters, 100 (15) 153113, 153113.1-153113.4. doi: 10.1063/1.3702883

Formation of coupled three-dimensional GeSi quantum dot crystals

2012

Journal Article

Thin-walled B-C-N ternary microtubes: from synthesis to electrical, cathodoluminescence and field-emission properties

Lin, Jing, Huang, Yang, Tang, Chengchun, Bando, Yoshio, Zou, Jin and Golberg, Dmitri (2012). Thin-walled B-C-N ternary microtubes: from synthesis to electrical, cathodoluminescence and field-emission properties. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22 (16), 8134-8138. doi: 10.1039/c2jm16844h

Thin-walled B-C-N ternary microtubes: from synthesis to electrical, cathodoluminescence and field-emission properties

2012

Journal Article

High-density, defect-free, and taper-restrained epitaxial GaAs nanowires induced from annealed Au thin films

Xu, Hongyi, Wang, Yong, Guo, Yanan, Liao, Zhiming, Gao, Qiang, Jiang, Nian, Tan, Hoe H., Jagadish, Chennupati and Zou, Jin (2012). High-density, defect-free, and taper-restrained epitaxial GaAs nanowires induced from annealed Au thin films. Crystal Growth and Design, 12 (4), 2018-2022. doi: 10.1021/cg201725g

High-density, defect-free, and taper-restrained epitaxial GaAs nanowires induced from annealed Au thin films

2012

Journal Article

Taper-free and kinked germanium nanowires grown on silicon via purging and the two-temperature process

Kim, Jung Hyuk, Moon, So Ra, Kim, Yong, Chen, Zhi Gang, Zou, Jin, Choi, Duk Yong, Joyce, Hannah J., Gao, Qiang, Tan, H. Hoe and Jagadish, Chennupati (2012). Taper-free and kinked germanium nanowires grown on silicon via purging and the two-temperature process. Nanotechnology, 23 (11) 115603, 115603.1-115603.6. doi: 10.1088/0957-4484/23/11/115603

Taper-free and kinked germanium nanowires grown on silicon via purging and the two-temperature process

2012

Journal Article

Nanodomain formation and distribution in Gd-doped ceria

Li, Zhi-Peng, Mori, Toshiyuki, Auchterlonie, Graeme John, Zou, Jin and Drennan, John (2012). Nanodomain formation and distribution in Gd-doped ceria. Materials Research Bulletin, 47 (3), 763-767. doi: 10.1016/j.materresbull.2011.12.010

Nanodomain formation and distribution in Gd-doped ceria

2012

Journal Article

Cerium-reduction-induced defects clustering, ordering, and associated microstructure evolution in yttrium-doped ceria

Li, Zhi-Peng, Mori, Toshiyuki, Ye, Fei, Ou, Dingrong, Auchterlonie, Graeme John, Zou, Jin and Drennan, John (2012). Cerium-reduction-induced defects clustering, ordering, and associated microstructure evolution in yttrium-doped ceria. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 116 (9), 5435-5443. doi: 10.1021/jp211579f

Cerium-reduction-induced defects clustering, ordering, and associated microstructure evolution in yttrium-doped ceria

2012

Journal Article

Gate-controlled surface conduction in Na-Doped Bi2Te3 topological insulator nanoplates

Wang, Yong, Xiu, Faxian, Cheng, Lina, He, Liang, Lang, Murong, Tang, Jianshi, Kou, Xufeng, Yu, Xinxin, Jiang, Xiaowei, Chen, Zhigang, Zou, Jin and Wang, Kang L. (2012). Gate-controlled surface conduction in Na-Doped Bi2Te3 topological insulator nanoplates. Nano Letters, 12 (3), 1170-1175. doi: 10.1021/nl202920p

Gate-controlled surface conduction in Na-Doped Bi2Te3 topological insulator nanoplates

2012

Journal Article

Toughening and reinforcement of poly(vinylidene fluoride) nanocomposites with ‘‘bud-branched’’ nanotubes

Tang, Xue-Gang, Hou, Meng, Zou, Jin, Truss, Rowan, Yang, Mingbo and Zhu, Zhonghua (2012). Toughening and reinforcement of poly(vinylidene fluoride) nanocomposites with ‘‘bud-branched’’ nanotubes. Composites Science and Technology, 72 (2), 263-268. doi: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2011.11.011

Toughening and reinforcement of poly(vinylidene fluoride) nanocomposites with ‘‘bud-branched’’ nanotubes

2012

Journal Article

Single crystal titanate-zirconate nanoleaf: Synthesis, growth mechanism and enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution properties

Li, Zhonghua, Shen, Jun, Wang, Jian-Qiang, Wang, Dongjun, Huang, Yongjiang and Zou, Jin (2012). Single crystal titanate-zirconate nanoleaf: Synthesis, growth mechanism and enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution properties. CrystEngComm, 14 (5), 1874-1880. doi: 10.1039/c1ce06088k

Single crystal titanate-zirconate nanoleaf: Synthesis, growth mechanism and enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution properties

2012

Book Chapter

Ge1-x Mnx-diluted magnetic semiconductor nanostructures for spintronics

Wang, Yong, Xiu, Faxian, Zou, Jin and Wang, Kang L. (2012). Ge1-x Mnx-diluted magnetic semiconductor nanostructures for spintronics. Handbook of innovative nanomaterials: from syntheses to applications. (pp. 693-731) edited by Xiaosheng Fang and Limin Wu. Singapore: Pan Stanford Publishing. doi: 10.4032/9789814303903

Ge1-x Mnx-diluted magnetic semiconductor nanostructures for spintronics

2012

Journal Article

Rheological behaviors of poly(vinylidene fluoride)/"bud-branched" nanotubes nanocomposites

Tang, Xue-Gang, Hou, Meng, Zou, Jin, Truss, Rowan, Zhu, Zhonghua and Yang, Wei (2012). Rheological behaviors of poly(vinylidene fluoride)/"bud-branched" nanotubes nanocomposites. Journal of Macromolecular Science: Part B - Physics, 51 (8), 1498-1508. doi: 10.1080/00222348.2011.632742

Rheological behaviors of poly(vinylidene fluoride)/"bud-branched" nanotubes nanocomposites

2012

Conference Publication

Growth of defect-free InAs Nanowires using Pd catalyst

Xu, H. Y., Guo, Y. N., Liao, Z. M., Zou, J., Gao, Q., Tan, H. H. and Jagadish, C. (2012). Growth of defect-free InAs Nanowires using Pd catalyst. Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices (COMMAD), Melbourne, Australia, 12-14 December 2012. Piscataway, NJ, United States: I E E E. doi: 10.1109/COMMAD.2012.6472345

Growth of defect-free InAs Nanowires using Pd catalyst

2012

Book Chapter

Magnetic MnxGe1-x dots for spintronics applications

Xiu, Faxian, Wang, Yong, Zou, Jin and Wang, Kang L. (2012). Magnetic MnxGe1-x dots for spintronics applications. Quantum dots: a variety of new applications. (pp. 153-182) edited by Ameenah Al-Ahmadi. Rijeka, Croatia: InTech. doi: 10.5772/2645

Magnetic MnxGe1-x dots for spintronics applications

2012

Journal Article

Taper-free and vertically oriented Ge nanowires on Ge/Si substrates grown by a two-temperature process

Kim, Jung Hyuk, Moon, So Ra, Yoon, Hyun Sik, Jung, Jae Hun, Kim, Yong, Chen, Zhi Gang, Zou, Jin, Choi, Duk Yong, Joyce, Hannah J., Gao, Qiang, Tan, H. Hoe and Jagadish, Chennupati (2012). Taper-free and vertically oriented Ge nanowires on Ge/Si substrates grown by a two-temperature process. Crystal Growth and Design, 12 (1), 135-141. doi: 10.1021/cg2008914

Taper-free and vertically oriented Ge nanowires on Ge/Si substrates grown by a two-temperature process

2012

Conference Publication

Hydrogenation/dehydrogenation in MgH2-activated carbon composites prepared by ball milling

Jia, Yi, Guo, Yanan, Zou, Jin and Yao, Xiangdong (2012). Hydrogenation/dehydrogenation in MgH2-activated carbon composites prepared by ball milling. 7th Petite Workshop on the Defect Chemical Nature of Energy Materials, Storaas, Kongsberg, Norway, 14-17 March 2011. Oxford, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2012.01.015

Hydrogenation/dehydrogenation in MgH2-activated carbon composites prepared by ball milling

2012

Conference Publication

Structural characteristics of GeMn diluted magnetic semiconductor nanostructures

Zou, Jin, Wang, Yong, Xiu, Faxian, Zhao, Zuoming and Wang, Kang L. (2012). Structural characteristics of GeMn diluted magnetic semiconductor nanostructures. Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices (COMMAD), Melbourne, Australia, 11-14December 2012. Piscataway, NJ United States: I E E E. doi: 10.1109/COMMAD.2012.6472336

Structural characteristics of GeMn diluted magnetic semiconductor nanostructures

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2025
    Investigation of microstructure characteristics of high-strength cable steels and their effect on torsion
    Baosteel-Australia Joint Research and Development
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Wearable thermoelectric textiles for portable microelectronics (ARC Linkage Project administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2023
    A customised triple-beam microscope for precise fabricating/characterising
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Wearable thermoelectrics for personal heat management (ARC Linkage Project led by QUT)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Cost-effective metal selenide materials for solid-state devices (ARC Discovery Project administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Ultra-high mobility Dirac semimetal nanostructures for solid state devices (ARC Discovery Project administered by QUT)
    University of Southern Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Imaging in the nano-scale age: terahertz and millimetre wave microanalysis
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Xe-plasma dual beam for advanced future materials (ARC LIEF grant administered by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Small Angle X-Ray Scattering Facility for Queensland
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Characterizations of inclusions and precipitates in high strength spring steel and investigation of strengthening mechanisms
    Baoshan Iron and Steel Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Understanding the properties of layered nanostructures using in-situ TEM
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Towards high-quality hetero-epitaxial III-V semiconductor nanowires
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2018
    A fast, eco-friendly approach to the fabrication of low cost high performance titanium components
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Development of controllable and durable green concretes through the understanding of feedstock chemistry and geopolymerisation mechanism (ARC Linkage Project administered by USQ)
    University of Southern Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Dual Column-Focused Ion Beam/Scanning Electron Microscope facility for Queensland
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2014
    A parallel computer facility for modelling and simulation
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Understanding the heating-induced lattice parameter variations of novel In3Se4 and the crystal structures of its magnetic element doped compounds
    Australian Synchrotron Access Program
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Crystal structures of and phase transformations in novel indium selenides
    Australian Synchrotron Access Program
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2016
    Novel approach to grain refinement for continuous casting and ingot casting of steels
    Baoshan Iron and Steel Co Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2013
    UQ Travel Awards Category 1 - Dr Jing Lin
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    An integrated system for characterisation of mechanical behaviour of bio- and nanomaterials at micro and nano scales in Queensland (ARC LIEF Grant administered by QUT).
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    National in-situ transmission electron microscope facilities
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    A general platform technology for functional nanocomposites with advanced applications
    UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award
    Open grant
  • 2012
    An integrated electrochemical device assembly and testing system
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Scanning electron microscope to house 3-Dimensional Sectioning Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    An integrated system for measuring thermoelectric properties of advanced materials
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Ultra-high resolution and advanced analytical scanning electron microscope facility
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Developing Light Emitting Diodes on Large Si Wafers for Lighting Applications
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Understanding the role of catalysts in the epitaxial growth of multinary III-V semiconductor nanowires and nanowire heterostructures
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Development of Novel Welding Technique for Metals Using Kinetic Metallization
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Queensland International Fellowship: Towards Novel Applications of Semiconductor Nanostructures
    Queensland International Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2014
    Understanding the role of catalysts in the growth of epitaxial semiconductor nanowires and their hierarchical heterostructures
    ARC Future Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Synthesis, characterisation, and applications of novel porous materials with complicated structures
    Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research - ISL Australia-China Special Fund
    Open grant
  • 2010
    Fabrication and Testing Facilites for Mono-Dispersed Nanoporous Spheres in Advanced Bio-applications
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    Epitaxial growth of Zn-VI/III-N nanowire-based structures for future device applications
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    An Integrated Raman Microscope and in situ STM-TEM Analysis System
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2008
    An Integrated Fabrication and Testing Facility for Applications of Solar Energy Materials
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2008
    High field magnet for materials processing and characterisation (ARC LIEF Administered by University of Wollongong)
    University of Wollongong
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2011
    Fabrication and characterization of device quality magnetic tunnel junctions for spintronic devices.
    DEST (Department of Education, Science and Training) Australia-China Special Fund for Scientific and Technological Cooperation
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    A High Resolution Analytical Scanning Electron Microscope for South-East Queensland
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2010
    Charge-driven self-assembly of nanocomposites of ionic polymers and oxide nanoparticles
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Controllable Growth Of Semiconductor Quantum Dots For Future Nanoelectronic And Optoelectronic Devices
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006
    National Nanolithography Facility
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Structure of Epitaxial Semiconductor Quantum Dots
    ARC Linkage International
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Investigation of Nanostructure and Chemistry of Semiconductor quantum dot/rings
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Characterisation of structural defects in ion-beam processed III-V nitrides
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Investigating the nature of defects and microstructure in ion-beam processed III-V nitrides
    ARC Australian Research Fellowship/QEII F/ship
    Open grant

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  • Amorphous materials
  • Electron microscopy
  • Functional materials
  • Materials - Amorphous
  • Materials - functional
  • Materials - semiconductor
  • Nanocharacterisation
  • Nanoscience
  • Nanotechnology
  • Semiconducters

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