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

Search Professor Jin Zou’s works on UQ eSpace

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

381 - 400 of 879 works

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

2012

Journal Article

Increase the mechanical performance of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)

Hou, Meng, Tang, Xue-Gang, Zou, Jin and Truss, Rowan (2012). Increase the mechanical performance of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). Advanced Materials Research, 393-395, 144-148. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.393-395.144

Increase the mechanical performance of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)

2012

Conference Publication

Unequal P distribution in nanowires and the layer during the growth of GaAsP nanowires on GaAs

Sun, W., Guo, Y. N., Xu, H. Y., Liao, Z. M., Zou, J., Gao, Q., Tan, H. H. and Jagadish, C. (2012). Unequal P distribution in nanowires and the layer during the growth of GaAsP nanowires on GaAs. Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices (COMMAD), Melbourne Australia, 11-14December 2012. Piscataway, NJ United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/COMMAD.2012.6472403

Unequal P distribution in nanowires and the layer during the growth of GaAsP nanowires on GaAs

2012

Conference Publication

Shell Formation in InGaAs Nanowires Driven by Lattice Latching and Polarity Effect

Guo, Y., Zou, J., Burgess, T., Ga, Q., Tan, H. H. and Jagadish, C. (2012). Shell Formation in InGaAs Nanowires Driven by Lattice Latching and Polarity Effect. 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.2012.6472355

Shell Formation in InGaAs Nanowires Driven by Lattice Latching and Polarity Effect

2011

Journal Article

Thermally oxidized formation of new Ge dots over as-grown Ge dots in the Si capping layer

Nie, Tian-Xiao, Lin, Jin-Hui, Chen, Zhi-Gang, Shao, Yuan-Min, Wu, Yue-Qin, Yang, Xin-Ju, Fan, Yong-Liang, Jiang, Zui-Min and Zou, Jin (2011). Thermally oxidized formation of new Ge dots over as-grown Ge dots in the Si capping layer. Journal of Applied Physics, 110 (11) 114304, 114304.1-114304.4. doi: 10.1063/1.3665398

Thermally oxidized formation of new Ge dots over as-grown Ge dots in the Si capping layer

2011

Journal Article

Structural evolution of GeMn/Ge superlattices grown by molecular beam epitaxy under different growth conditions

Wang, Ya, Liao, Zhiming, Xu, Hongyi, Xiu, Faxian, Kou, Xufeng, Wang, Yong, Wang, Kang L., Drennan, John and Zou, Jin (2011). Structural evolution of GeMn/Ge superlattices grown by molecular beam epitaxy under different growth conditions. Nanoscale Research Letters, 6 (1) 624, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/1556-276X-6-624

Structural evolution of GeMn/Ge superlattices grown by molecular beam epitaxy under different growth conditions

2011

Journal Article

The corrosion behavior of porous Ni3Al intermetallic materials in strong alkali solution

Liang, Wu, Jiang, Yao, Dong, Hongxing, He, Yuehei, Xu, Nanping, Zou, Jin, Huang, Baiyun and Liu, C. T. (2011). The corrosion behavior of porous Ni3Al intermetallic materials in strong alkali solution. Intermetallics, 19 (11), 1759-1765. doi: 10.1016/j.intermet.2011.06.016

The corrosion behavior of porous Ni3Al intermetallic materials in strong alkali solution

2011

Journal Article

Structural phase transformation through defect cluster growth in Gd-doped ceria

Li, Zhi-Peng, Mori, Toshiyuki, Ye, Fei, Ou, Ding Rong, Zou, Jin and Drennan, John (2011). Structural phase transformation through defect cluster growth in Gd-doped ceria. Physical Review B (Condensed Matter and Materials Physics), 84 (18) 180201, 180201.1-180201.5. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevB.84.180201

Structural phase transformation through defect cluster growth in Gd-doped ceria

2011

Journal Article

Photocatalytic water oxidation on F, N co-doped TiO2 with dominant exposed {001} facets under visible light

Zong, Xu, Xing, Zheng, Yu, Hua, Chen, Zhigang, Tang, Fengqiu, Zou, Jin, Lu, Gao Qing and Wang, Lianzhou (2011). Photocatalytic water oxidation on F, N co-doped TiO2 with dominant exposed {001} facets under visible light. Chemical Communications, 47 (42), 11742-11744. doi: 10.1039/c1cc14453g

Photocatalytic water oxidation on F, N co-doped TiO2 with dominant exposed {001} facets under visible light

2011

Journal Article

Novel C/Cu sheath/core nanostructures synthesized via low-temperature MOCVD

Wang, Shiliang, He, Yuehui, Liu, Xinli, Huang, Han, Zou, Jin, Song, Min, Huang, Baiyun and Liu, C. T. (2011). Novel C/Cu sheath/core nanostructures synthesized via low-temperature MOCVD. Nanotechnology, 22 (40) 405704, 405704-1-405704-7. doi: 10.1088/0957-4484/22/40/405704

Novel C/Cu sheath/core nanostructures synthesized via low-temperature MOCVD

2011

Journal Article

The diffusions and associated interfacial layer formation between thin film electrolyte and cermet anode in IT-SOFC

Li, Zhi-Peng, Toshiyuki, Mori, Auchterlonie, Graeme J., Zou, Jin, Drennan, John and Miyayama, Masaru (2011). The diffusions and associated interfacial layer formation between thin film electrolyte and cermet anode in IT-SOFC. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 509 (40), 9679-9684. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2011.07.080

The diffusions and associated interfacial layer formation between thin film electrolyte and cermet anode in IT-SOFC

2011

Journal Article

An unexpected plasticization phenomenon and a constant of the change rate of viscoelastic properties for polymers during nanoindentation test

Tang, Xue-Gang, Hou, Meng, Truss, Rowan, Zou, Jin, Yang, Wei, Dong, Zhi-Gang and Huang, Han (2011). An unexpected plasticization phenomenon and a constant of the change rate of viscoelastic properties for polymers during nanoindentation test. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 122 (2), 885-890. doi: 10.1002/app.34032

An unexpected plasticization phenomenon and a constant of the change rate of viscoelastic properties for polymers during nanoindentation test

2011

Journal Article

Graphene flash memory

Hong, Augustin, Song, Emil B., Yu, Hyung Suk, Allen, Matthew J., Kim, Jiyoung, Fowler, Jesse D., Wassei, Jonathan K., Park, Youngju, Wang, Yong, Zou, Jin, Kaner, Richard B., Weiller, Bruce H. and Wang, Kang L. (2011). Graphene flash memory. ACS Nano, 5 (10), 7812-7817. doi: 10.1021/nn201809k

Graphene flash memory

2011

Conference Publication

Enhanced physical compatibility in manganite/cuprate multilayer with high-quality interface

Xie, Qiyun, Qian, Bin, Wu, Xiaoshan, Zou, Jin and Gao, Ju (2011). Enhanced physical compatibility in manganite/cuprate multilayer with high-quality interface. Lausanne, Switzerland: Elsevier S.A.. doi: 10.1016/j.tsf.2011.03.064

Enhanced physical compatibility in manganite/cuprate multilayer with high-quality interface

2011

Journal Article

Cr metal thin film memory

Hong, Augustin J., Kim, Jiyoung, Kim, Kyoungwhan, Wang, Yong, Xiu, Faxian, Jeon, Jaeseok, Park, Jemin, Rauda, Iris, Chen, Li-Min, Yang, Yang, Tolbert, Sarah, Zou, Jin and Wang, Kang L. (2011). Cr metal thin film memory. Journal of Applied Physics, 110 (5), 054504-1-054504-5. doi: 10.1063/1.3626901

Cr metal thin film memory

2011

Journal Article

Two types of diffusions at the cathode/electrolyte interface in IT-SOFCs

Li, Zhi-Peng, Mori, Toshiyuki, Auchterlonie, Graeme John, Zou, Jin and Drennan, John (2011). Two types of diffusions at the cathode/electrolyte interface in IT-SOFCs. Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 184 (9), 2458-2461. doi: 10.1016/j.jssc.2011.07.021

Two types of diffusions at the cathode/electrolyte interface in IT-SOFCs

2011

Journal Article

Transmission electron microscopy characterization of the deformation of CdZnTe single crystals induced by nanoscratching

Wu, Y. Q., Huang, H. and Zou, J. (2011). Transmission electron microscopy characterization of the deformation of CdZnTe single crystals induced by nanoscratching. Scripta Materialia, 65 (5), 392-395. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2011.05.008

Transmission electron microscopy characterization of the deformation of CdZnTe single crystals induced by nanoscratching

2011

Journal Article

Effect of nano-filler network on the rheological behaviours of poly(vinylidene fluoride) nanocomposites

Tang, Xue-Gang, Hou, Meng, Zou, Jin and Truss, Rowan (2011). Effect of nano-filler network on the rheological behaviours of poly(vinylidene fluoride) nanocomposites. Advanced Materials Research, 328-330, 1232-1238. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.328-330.1232

Effect of nano-filler network on the rheological behaviours of poly(vinylidene fluoride) nanocomposites

2011

Journal Article

Anatase TiO2 crystal facet growth: Mechanistic role of hydrofluoric acid and photoelectrocatalytic activity

Zhang, Haimin, Wang, Yun, Liu, Porun, Han, Yanhe, Yao, Xiangdong, Zou, Jin, Cheng, Huiming and Zhao, Huijun (2011). Anatase TiO2 crystal facet growth: Mechanistic role of hydrofluoric acid and photoelectrocatalytic activity. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 3 (7), 2472-2478. doi: 10.1021/am200363p

Anatase TiO2 crystal facet growth: Mechanistic role of hydrofluoric acid and photoelectrocatalytic activity

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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